Opinion
Reflecting on 20 years in Iowa: How Cedar Rapids shaped our family and future
Karl and LaNisha Cassell have written this joint column as a farewell, following Ms. Cassell’s announced departure from the African American Museum of Iowa, where she has served as executive director since 2017. She will be stepping down from her…
Delegating can save managers time and money
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever had projects delegated to you in…
Five questions to ask before every meeting
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It usually takes a magazine five years to turn…
Diagnosing a non-performer and giving the right prescription
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial If you have been a manager or supervisor for…
Six signs it’s time to rebrand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial A lot of money is spent every day by…
Defining the role of the board chair
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial High-functioning organizations have strong co-leadership between the executive director…
Lessons from history and math
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Nobody knows the future. Investors, of course, wish they…
Don’t let disorganization debilitate your business
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Every January, thousands of small business owners across the…
Body image and public speaking
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial I have to admit, it appears I gained some…
How do employees learn in your organization?
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial I was almost 7 years old when I learned…
Local leadership that works
By Jann Freed / Guest Editorial One of my mantras is, “leaders need to create…
Who do you love?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial According to recent research, you probably love The Walt…
New year, new business
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial This is the season of New Year’s resolutions. Whether…
Now a good time to plan, perform housekeeping
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The themes of planning and change are frequent topics…
Mary Poppins on…
John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Leadership, management and personal competence. At Christmastime, Disney Studios released…
Doing the right thing for all patients
By Ted Townsend / Guest Editorial Personally, I’m tired of hearing, reading and talking about…