Opinion
Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve witnessed tremendous technological integration across Iowa’s key industries — manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and health care. These sectors haven’t just adapted to new technologies; they’ve leveraged…
Consumers want simplicity in marketing
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Being a consumer is complicated. It’s overwhelming. Sometimes, it…
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…