Opinion

CBJ editorial: South Dakota pipeline law fails

We were pleased to learn that the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through wide areas of the Midwest was dealt a serious blow when South Dakota voters rejected a law passed earlier this year to ease the path of that pipeline’s…

Pappajohn’s amazing legacy

Small town, big win

Now is the time to focus on your company brand

By Lynn Manternach/Consulting Is this the year you really get serious about building your brand?…

The power of succession

By John Langhorne/Consulting Ruminating about 28 years of consulting with organizations of all types, I…

The twelve gifts of a great boss

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls As we celebrate the holiday season with all of the…

A story of American immigration, hope

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls When I was a small boy, I knew an old lady…

The value of simplicity

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls Did you know consumers are willing to pay more for simpler…

Why storytelling is vital to your brand

Heather Rast/Tree Full of Owls Storytelling is as ancient as the campfire. Every inclusive and self-reliant…

What clients really want in their service providers

Dennis Schrag/Tree Full of Owls Affability. Availability. Ability. It was nothing serious. A very minor…

How to get the flywheel turning

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls One of my greatest challenges (and treasured rewards) is helping…

In life, it is not the elephants

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Every time a person with an automatic weapon kills several people in…

Branding: Do you think like a rock star?

Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls What’s the difference between you and a rock star? It might…

The flip side of flexibility

Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls Recently, I have been reading a lot of news about…

The art of brand storytelling

By Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls Your brand’s story has the potential to be much more…

Demonstrate respect for returned trust

By Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls According to research conducted by Gallup Corp. and outlined…

Content marketing in the gift economy

By Heather Rast/Tree Full of Owls In the digital domain, content is the fuel that…

Performance reviews: getting it right

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Archimedes said “give me a long enough lever and I…