Opinion

Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration
Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC). Since then, it has been a privilege to see our teams unite, combining their strengths and expertise to continue to…
Is it time to update your brand?
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Is your brand working for you? Does it translate…
Dialogue about business plans
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial In my last article about business plans, I discussed…
Examining attitudes, perceptions and actions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In a recent meeting with a group of people,…
Summer is the season for self improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Have you heard of Stephen Covey’s time-management tool? The…
Fundraising a fundamental board responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The question I’m most frequently asked when working with…
Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard…
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the…
How to build trust in a team
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively.…
When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs
By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent…
Throw a little gas on the fire
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the…
Medical home model, if used correctly, offers proper patient care
By Tim Charles and Dr. Timothy Quinn / Guest Editorial “Medical home” is a buzz-phrase…
Advice for a fine career and life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Recently, I had the opportunity to teach an MBA…
Exports, imports important in Iowa
By Jeff Albright / Guest Editorial When Iowans think about the economy of Iowa, few…
Toning down gestures during presentations
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You’re the presenter and you’re prepared. You walk to…
Young entrepreneurs proud to be called business owners
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial A survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent…

