Opinion
A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities
As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we understand the immense value that comes from a strong, reliable workforce. However, as Iowa faces a workforce shortage, a significant portion of our talent pool…
Bigger board isn’t always better
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit…
Do you walk the ethics talk at work?
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Whenever there’s news of a corporate financial scandal or…
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…