Opinion
Year-end financial goals: small steps, big impact
“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” This quote by Leo Tolstoy reminds people to view time as a precious commodity and treat it as an asset to be well-managed. When I think about this quote, I think…
Nurture employees’ mental health during the holidays
By Brooks Jackson | Guest Editorial For many people, the holiday season is a time…
Avoid these pitfalls when leasing commercial space
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column For many new business owners, finding the right place…
Starting a business? Remember, your time is valuable
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column Eight years ago, I started my business. It was…
Is the open office format bad?
By Jen Neumann / Guest Column No, but your culture might not be right for…
Six ways to change your workplace by saying thanks
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column Every day I work with words, helping clients articulate…
Big data and the future of VA Health Care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Guest Column As director of a VA Health Care System, I’m…
Six benefits of private equity investment
By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column Private equity gets a bad rap. There’s this view…
Effective public relations requires planning
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column Public relations planning can be a beast to tackle,…
Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and…
Debates help Iowa voters see beyond attack ads
By Joe Sheller / Media Column I am a fan of election year political debates…
How Twitter can benefit your business
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Nearly one-third of the world uses social networks regularly.…
Why Jeff Bezos cares so much about writing
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column I try to learn from the best minds, and…
Make a good impression by avoiding these 7 handshakes
By Stacey Hanke / Guest Column Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about…
Partnering strengthens community hospitals
By Sean Williams / Guest Editorial With a few exceptions, the hospitals in Iowa are…
Your personal brand can boost your business brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a CEO, an entry-level employee…