Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently struggling with FUD as employees come back to work...
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy to all Iowans through our Save4Later program. It’s important...
Understanding employees can make or break your organization Â
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with workforce issues in the Corridor. A short list includes...
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved in programs like 4-H and FFA.
I was once one...
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...
Making the right match Â
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from Flex Jobs entitled, “Nearly half of unemployed job seekers...
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from the banks and credit unions with roots in the...
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...