Opinion
Opinion: The power of storytelling for tomorrow’s business leaders
Today, we have more technology in our pockets than the astronauts took with them to the moon. And yet, at a time when it should be easier than ever to connect and communicate, it’s harder than ever to stand out.…
Keys to make 2017 your happiest year ever
By Gale Mote / Guest Column As I write this column, 2016 is coming to…
Two ways to use advertising to raise capital
By Frank Camp / Guest Column So you need to raise money to build your…
Improving board member engagement
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column I frequently hear concerns from board leaders and nonprofit executives…
Developing a customer intelligence system
In business, we often focus on the bottom line, assuming that we already know everything…
Healthy aging involves more than hospital care
By Mike Heinrich / Guest Column The topic of caregiving and helping loved ones who…
Tips for professionals to seize the holiday season
By Greg Dardis Executive coaching fills me with hope because every day I get to…
Looking back at local media changes in 2016
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column You have to be an Iowa fan, I think,…
How to use easy video marketing strategies
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Did you watch an online video today? Maybe a…
What’s the most relevant brand in your life?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Are there any brands you just can’t live without?…
Washington can learn from states’ fiscal management
By U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley & David Perdue / Guest Opinion Whether running a business…
Straightforward originality and top-of-mind awareness
By Nancy Garberson / Guest Column True originality is what businesses strive for. A common…
How commercial leasing differs from residential
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Let’s say you’re a budding entrepreneur with a cutting-edge…
Performance management works when done with care
By John Langhorne / Guest Column Sometime ago I wrote an article on performance appraisal…
Learning from Elon Musk: The best leaders practice self-care
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column The question stood out amid a lengthy Q&A, drawing…
Three ways to outlast a layoff
By Dennis G. Visser / Guest Column Some of us in Eastern Iowa work in industries…