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Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives
There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state government has done to arrest Iowa’s alarming increase in cancer incidence rates over the past year. Bills providing state funding…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…
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…
Great brands lead with their values
We have a saying around here: Your brand is what people say about you (or…
Insurance contract deadlines for derecho damage
As the anniversary nears of the devastating derecho that hit Iowa on Aug.10, 2020, the…
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.…
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…
Here’s why an insurance declaration page matters
An insurance declaration page, also known as a “dec page,” summarizes the insurance coverage provided…
What is the REAL value of public relations?
The value of public relations can be hard to grasp, especially in this data-driven world.…
Your role in normalizing change
Well, that’s different. It must be bad. Well, that’s different. I wonder what that’s…
Look no further than inside yourself for career fulfillment
Having a satisfying career is a continuing process of checking in and being self-aware. A…
Elevate: 2013-present and still going strong
Eight years ago, a group of Iowa business leaders sat at the Association of Business…
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So…