Tag: consulting
Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice
By Gale Mote / Guest Column
Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and opportunities we encounter in our work requires healthy, productive conÂflict....
Why Jeff Bezos cares so much about writing
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column
I try to learn from the best minds, and Jeff Bezos, the 54-year-old founder of Amazon, certainly qualifies.
In his...
Make a good impression by avoiding these 7 handshakes
By Stacey Hanke / Guest Column
Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about you? Your handshake is like your business card. It conveys...
Your personal brand can boost your business brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a CEO, an enÂtry-level employee or somewhere in between, your personal brand has the potential...
Can you afford not to train your employees?
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column
Employee retention is always at top of mind for any employer. It is important to think about what employees...
Six reasons John McCain was an unforgettable speaker
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column
As our nation laid Sen. John McCain to rest, world leaders searched for the right words to pay him...
Working capital is like gas in your car
By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column
When buyers acquire a company in the middle market, most times they expect some level of working capital to...
Iowa media unify in free press message
By Joe Sheller / Media Column
This month more than 300 newspapers across America opined on the same point, taking President Donald Trump to task...
Don’t let your company be the next viral PR disaster
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column
The PR game has changed drastically in the age of viral content. In today’s world of Snapchat, Facebook and...
Make an impact with your market research
By Linda Kuster / Guest Column
It would be hard to find a person who works in a business anywhere on this planet who doesn’t...