Opinion
Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership
In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals both the strength and fragility of the invisible infrastructure holding our community together. June brought news that Clint Twedt-Ball would step down as executive director…
Finding the sweet spot when giving back
By Anna Patty / Guest Column I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going…
What keeps Iowa farmland values steady?
By Ben Isaacson and Maurie Cashman / Guest Column The demand for food due to…
Navigating workplace politics
By Scott Rude / Guest Column Climbing the corporate ladder is a worthy goal. But…
A silver living to the United Technologies deal
CBJ Editorial The acquisition and integration of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has…
Master the art of employee performance reviews
By Brenda LaMarche / HR Column Addressing employee performance is one of the most important…
Writing for shorter attention spans
By Jen Neumann / Marketing Column Have you ever shown up for an event or…
The secret to speaking well: listening well
By Greg Dardis / Consulting Column I made a statement in my last column that…
Don’t silo your customer data and insights
By Linda Kuster / Marketing Column There are so many channels today for gathering customer…
Don’t silo your customer data and insights
By Linda Kuster / Marketing Column There are so many channels today for gathering customer…
Looking at all factors when choosing health care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota | Health Care column Health care in America is constantly changing. As…
Making your sales proposal a winner
By John Graham / Sales Column To put the importance of proposals in proper perspective, they…
The trust crisis in marketing
By Lynn Manternach / Marketing Column We’re in the midst of a consumer trust crisis.…
Job skills that matter most in the Corridor
By Gale Mote / Management Column There has been much conversation locally, in our state…
Picture this: Compelling local media images
By Joe Coffey / The Fifth Estate Corridor media outlets, please figure out how to…
Family business transitions critical to regional health
By Maurie Cashman / Consulting Column When it comes to envisioning a healthier region, how…