Opinion

Who owns your marketing data?
Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling in massive amounts of information, but it essentially disappears, invisible to the client’s naked eye. As the owner of a data-focused marketing agency, I often…
The power of employee brand advocates
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Brand advocates are a powerful force. They are the…
Diversity is a workforce solution
By Jasmine Almoayed and Chad Simmons / Guest Editorial During a recent luncheon, a Rotarian…
Leadership and leading a meaningful life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In the last couple of columns, I examined the…
Work is changing faster than the workplace
By Keeley Kinney / Guest Editorial Businesses are experiencing an unprecedented pace of change today.…
Eight reasons culture eats strategy for lunch
By Joe Tye / Guest Editorial We’ve all heard the aphorism “culture eats strategy for…
Hearing the call of hunger
Meals on Wheels making a difference in Johnson County Thanksgiving, after all, is a word…
Orienting, engaging boards of directors
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the responsibilities of a board of directors…
The lost art of the thank-you note
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You probably have one filed away somewhere, tucked in…
Future investing needs global perspective
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial In previous commentaries, I shared my perspective on investing…
Lift off for retirement with personal savings
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Decades ago, workers could count on a company pension,…
Preparing for your estate plan
By Don Johnson / Guest Editorial What do I need to bring with me to…
When your team spirit is in a rut
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is easy for a team to experience occasional…
Raising capital: A primer for start-up companies
By Bill Daly / Guest Editorial Iowa’s Creative Corridor has established a start-up community that…
Get emotional: It’s the logical thing to do
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial It’s time to get emotional when it comes to…
Relationships: who you know is what you know
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In my last column, we examined the nature of…