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Using fear as fuel in your communication

Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted to bring me into a leadership program to improve public...

Lights! Camera! ACTION! To find your next career

Think of your career search as making a movie of your efforts. You are the writer, producer, director and protagonist (star) of this movie. The...

Manage your expectations and trust your gut

Wait a minute ... I thought we were supposed to be getting on the other side of this COVID-19 thing? Yet, along comes the...

What the record high 10.1 million job openings means for the economic recovery

The worker shortage crisis has kicked into another gear. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported last week there were 10.1 million job openings...

Making the right match  

This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from Flex Jobs entitled, “Nearly half of unemployed job seekers...

Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose guides our work every day. One year ago, on Aug....

Great brands lead with their values

We have a saying around here:  Your brand is what people say about you (or your company) when you’re not in the room. So many...

Insurance contract deadlines for derecho damage

As the anniversary nears of the devastating derecho that hit Iowa on Aug.10, 2020, the Iowa Insurance Division continues to hear that work is...

What organizational structure is the best choice for my business?

Deciding to start your own business is an exciting and momentous time in anyone’s life. However, taking your ideas and turning them into a...

Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis

The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to open jobs.  In a recent op-ed, U.S. Chamber President...

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