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CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss

The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone who lived through that world wide health crisis, including business owners and operators. No matter how robust a business model a business may have had…

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…

Five trends reshaping politics & media in 2018

By Joe Sheller / Media Column A half-page advertisement appeared in the Sept. 13 edition…

Stay vigilant to avoid premises liability

By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Personal injuries can arise in a wide variety of…

Leveraging the details of your data

By Ryan Shenefelt / Guest Column In a world aflutter with marketing buzzwords like gamification,…