Opinion

The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Creating a legacy
Earlier this year the Corridor Business Journal was referred to as a “legacy” media company in a guest column published in another regional media outlet. It was not meant to be a compliment. But what that backhanded legacy reference indicated…
Serving the vulnerable among us
By Ted Townsend / Guest Editorial What I should be writing about this month is…
To whine or wine?
By Maggie Mowery / Guest Editorial Have you ever caught yourself whining a bit too…
Capturing the “big magic” with creativity
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial By all accounts, Elizabeth Gilbert is a media pro.…
Empathy and relationship building
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Empathy is a core skill for building sound relationships,…
Gazette and Gray gamble on future of TV
By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial Welcome to America, Cedar Rapids. This is a country…
Top of mind has an impact on your bottom line
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Quick, name a bank. What came to mind first…
The importance of your board’s culture
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial We’ve all heard Peter Drucker’s quote “culture eats strategy…
What a successful business leader looks like
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial We all can all name a successful small business.…
Embracing the awkward early years
By Maggie Mowery / Guest Editorial As the school year begins and my niece heads…
Cute puppies and going viral in information age
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial When Purina released its “Puppyhood” video in May, the…
Sensations of seeing yourself in the news
By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial On Aug. 18, my photograph was on the front…
What if your brand isn’t that different?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial There’s a lot of research and evidence that shows…
The board’s role in HR governance
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Nonprofit boards take various approaches to the role they…
Broken windows and the workplace
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Over the past year, we have been hearing more…
Home is where the heart (and business) is
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial For productivity, convenience and downright comfort, nothing beats a…