Women Share Their Advice

Best Advice You Received

“Failure is the guaranteed path to learning. Never be afraid to try something because you might not succeed at first.” Anna Mitchell, Dir. Human Resources

“Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from."?Kimberly Munoz, First PREMIER Bank Branch Manager ?

“Welcome the challenging times as they catapult your knowledge and experience to new levels.” Angela Beilke, VP, Mortgage Banking Manager.

"The only things you can control are your attitude and your effort – always give 100% and you will be successful.” ?Sandra Wallace, VP, Human Resources

“Pay attention to your surroundings and listen. You may miss a lesson if you are not listening. Take a second to think before you speak.” Angela Evans, Sioux Falls PREMIER Bankcard UM, Collections ?

Most Valuable Lesson Learned

“Bad days don’t last forever. It will get better, and it will be a learned experience.” Aida Garcia Luna, PREMIER Bankcard Dakota Dunes UM, New Customer Center

“Hard work pays off. We live in a society that expects immediate gratification, but not everything is that easy. Putting in the time and hard work will pay off in dividends.”?Jennifer Olson, PREMIER Bankcard SVP, Card Services

“C’s get degrees.?Learning matters, not the score you receive.?Don’t focus all your energy to prove to others your value.?Be true to your core and others will recognize the value you bring to the team.”?Michele Boy, Huron PREMIER Bankcard AVP, Collections

“Have faith. If things aren't going as planned, have faith it will work out. It isn’t always greener on the other side.” Leila Atkins, First PREMIER Bank Senior Teller

Advice to the Next Generation of Women

“The only person who avoids failure altogether is the person who never leaves her driveway. The real issue isn’t whether you are going to fail. It’s whether you’re going to fail successfully.” Breanna Beebe, First PREMIER Bank Branch Manager

“Dream as big as your imagination, aspiration, and that little girl inside you wants.?The glass ceiling has been broken.?There are no longer limits to what women can achieve.” Tina Davis, PREMIER Bankcard VP, Marketing?

“Believe in yourself, have a vision for your career, practice servant leadership, engage in continuous learning, be patient, and find a mentor who will help you personally and professionally.” Nancy Kunz, First PREMIER Bank VP, Retail Banking Manager?

“Be bold, in work and your personal life. Too often, we put unconscious limitations on ourselves and get in our own way. Step outside the invisible barrier and be unabashedly yourself.” Malissa Tille, PREMIER Bankcard Manager, Customer Service

“Believe in yourself, who you are, and who you can be...You are unstoppable!” Gwen Kahre, Manager, Human Resources?

“Find your voice and use it.?Develop emotional self-awareness and lean into your values.?Become a brave and daring leader.” Lisa Gerner, PREMIER Bankcard EVP, CFO?