Three steps to an effective elevator speech
By Greg Dardis/Consulting
Have you ever left a social function with the nagging suspicion that, despite a roomful of smart and successful business people, you failed to exchange...
Long-term savings questions to consider
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting
Financial professionals often follow two rules of thumb when providing clients with financial advice.
First, they suggest clients save as much as possible...
Firearm rights and limitations
By Bob Elliott / Guest Editorial
We know our constitution and its supporting law enforcement and judicial systems are there for our protection and quality...
Common sense employee recruitment strategies
By Gale Mote/Consulting
As an employer, would you offer $4,000 to a new employee to quit your company after you have just invested significant dollars in recruiting, hiring...
Helping high-potentials avoid transition pitfalls
By Daniel Portes/Consulting
A message popped up on my phone this morning reminding me of a call I needed to return. I had been asked...
Appoint Kelly to Eight Circuit
By Jennifer Smith / Guest Editorial
If appointed, Jane Kelly would be the first woman to join the Eighth Circuit since 1994, the first Iowa...
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing still all about you?
People care about themselves more than anything else. Unfortunately,...
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting
You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing still all about you?
People care about themselves more than anything else. Unfortunately,...
Six steps to tune your personal performance
By John Langhorne/Consulting
January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you didn’t tell anyone about, more about that later. Consider the following key...
Why a casino is bad for Linn County business
By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial
Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed private casino. Residents have defeated two previous gambling initiatives during...