Work is changing faster than the workplace
By Keeley Kinney / Guest Editorial
Businesses are experiencing an unprecedented pace of change today. Businesses have had to become agile and capable of navigating...
Eight reasons culture eats strategy for lunch
By Joe Tye / Guest Editorial
We’ve all heard the aphorism “culture eats strategy for lunch,” originally attributed to Peter Drucker. Culture is the personality...
Hearing the call of hunger
Meals on Wheels making a difference in Johnson County
Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action. ~W.J. Cameron
By Sarah Pfennigs / Guest Editorial
Picture a...
Orienting, engaging boards of directors
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
One of the responsibilities of a board of directors is to manage itself, ensuring that the board has the...
The lost art of the thank-you note
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
You probably have one filed away somewhere, tucked in a desk drawer or pinned on a cubicle wall –...
Future investing needs global perspective
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial
In previous commentaries, I shared my perspective on investing in today’s global economy. The main theses – and the...
Lift off for retirement with personal savings
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial
Decades ago, workers could count on a company pension, Social Security and Medicare to carry them through retirement. Today’s...
Preparing for your estate plan
By Don Johnson / Guest Editorial
What do I need to bring with me to the initial appointment? This is a question that I often...
When your team spirit is in a rut
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
It is easy for a team to experience occasional down times where morale and team spirit is low. As...
Raising capital: A primer for start-up companies
By Bill Daly / Guest Editorial
Iowa’s Creative Corridor has established a start-up community that is strong, vibrant and continuing to grow. As these start-ups...