Opinion
CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on July 1, as part of a state government reorganization that removed the IUB from the Department of Commerce. What now needs to change is the…
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…
Grammar, punctuation and usage, oh my!
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons shows an…
Get happy: A look at emotional intelligence
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial I’ll confess that when I listen to Pharrell William’s…
In new media era, who feeds the watchdog?
by Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial Nonprofit news media are going to become increasingly important…
The lyrics (and stats) of loyalty marketing
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Make new friends, but keep the old; those are…
Your board’s program responsibilities
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the most challenging responsibilities of a nonprofit…