Opinion
CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense
The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make it better? Years ago, economic development officials started touting trails and other outdoor amenities in their economic development pitches. It may have been a novel…
What makes your brand different?
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls There’s a cacophony of messaging constantly bombarding consumers. What are…
On managing knowledge workers
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Have you ever had one of those great experiences where…
A full brain and charged batteries
Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls OK, I’ll admit it – I’m bursting! Spending three intense…
From ‘like’ to ‘loyalty’ on Facebook
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls If your company is on Facebook, there’s a good chance…
Suppository jars, good jelly and bad customer service
Dennis Schrag/Tree Full of Owls My mother’s aunt was an Italian immigrant who spoke very…
Parenting, managing inform one another
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls On occasion people ask “What’s the difference between parenting and…
The Fram oil filter man was right!
Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls Building an effective team requires a significant investment of time…
Are your customers satisfied?
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls How satisfied are your customers? Are they as satisfied with…
Take steps to start a new job the right way
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls When the economy turns around, there will be a burst…
One-on-one meetings can aid management
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls In the previous column, we reviewed the importance of starting…
For managers, well begun is half done
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Beginning a new job as a manager is a terrific…
Remember, you are always communicating
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Last week I was at a reception for the annual…
Remember, you are always communicating
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Last week I was at a reception for the annual…
Control, influence and manipulation
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Recently, a friend who had bounced through several poor jobs…
When the temperature rises, the light dims
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Recently, a colleague mentioned that his teen-age daughter just obtained…