Have a plan for retirement
By Tim Hawkins
If you want to retire with confidence, you need to have and follow a plan. Today, I’m going to share with you some advice so...
Scholarships crucial educating future leaders
By Lynette L. Marshall / Guest Editorial
Rachel Revelez is the first person in her family to attend college. As a young girl, the West...
Mastering the four pillars of effective mentoring
By Gale Mote/Consulting
An extremely effective way to develop professional skills is to find a mentor who can coach and guide you in those areas where you want...
How the SBA serves underserved communities
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
Each January, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each February, we celebrate important...
Your brand is your most valuable asset
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
Does your company have a brand champion?
Typically a brand champion is someone in a leadership position who embodies the brand promise and...
Navigating the changing social landscape
By John Langhorne/Consulting
When historians review the social changes in the United State at this end of this century, one of the top five probably...
Mental health service funding a priority
By Dan Strellner / Guest Editorial
The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has again raised the issue of access to mental...
Pitfalls for retirement savings, investments
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting
My name is Tim Hawkins, founder and CEO of Hawkins Wealth Management. My firm specializes in retirement and retirement distribution planning. Starting...
Mason: stay the course
Guest Editorial
By Tim Terry
Observing Gov. Terry Branstad, and his surrogate, State Board of Regents President Craig Lang’s, unveiled attempts to poison the well of...
How to make a winning impression in seven seconds
By Greg Dardis/Consulting
We form an impression of someone within seven seconds of meeting.
During that time, about as long as it takes a punter to...