Opinion

Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and nearly every other region of the country) has become a constant refrain that is almost losing its meaning. But the need remains important nonetheless. That’s…
Archimedes’ lever and organizational change
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Archimedes said, “Give me a long enough lever and…
Do your board meetings need a makeover?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Outside of the few wonkish people who really enjoy…
Archimedes’ lever and organizational change
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Archimedes said, “Give me a long enough lever and…
Business success begins before the business plan
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial What’s the first thing to do when considering starting…
Keeping your virtual meetings productive
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is challenging enough to plan and facilitate a…
Visual storytelling has stronger effect
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Visual storytelling has been with us since the days…
The power of advocacy
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities as experts…
Are they independent contractors or employees?
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Need help with some aspects of your small business,…
Prevention worth more than the cure
By Dr. James A. Merchant As health care and health insurance costs have risen sharply…
From football field to boardroom
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial The story of how Steven Montgomery Jr. made his…
Rock your brand with research
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Building a strong brand requires making strong connections with…
Boosting engagement, making decisions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial The Gallup organization is perhaps the premier survey research…
On motivation and attitude
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference” – Winston Churchill People often…
Best practices for working with board committees
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Unless its bylaws or articles prohibit or limit their…
Information for all small businesses
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…