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Benchmark announces leadership transition
Benchmark, Inc., a nationwide leader in roof and pavement consulting services, has announced a leadership transition. In a news release, Benchmark said that company president Ron Harriman is retiring, and Vince Ellison has been named the company’s new president. Mr.…
The life-changing magic of tidying up
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column To survey our garage is to glimpse an Iowa…
How unconscious bias impacts decision making
By Gale Mote / Guest Column We know teams make better, faster decisions. When a…
Building a culture based on leadership values
By Scott Rude / Guest Column Early in my career, when I was a young…
8 ways to sharpen the saw in 2018
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, we tend…
Set a ‘HARD’ goal in 2018
By Gale Mote / Guest Column I admit that I gave up on New Year’s…
Learning from Mona Lisa: The art of a smile
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column The cover story of The Atlantic’s November issue offers…
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By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Have you ever looked up a business’ address online,…
M&A considerations for local buyers, sellers
By Brian Bergstrom / Guest Column Merger and acquisition activity in the Corridor remains strong…
Building great cultures in the Corridor
By Joe Tye / Guest Column When Bob Dent and I were researching the book,…
Ask the right questions to drive business growth
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Opinion It’s budgeting season again – time to decide how…
Don’t be afraid to ‘cowgirl’ up
By Jessica Maldonado / Guest Opinion As Iowa’s famous cowboy John Wayne once said, “Courage…
Brand integrity on a shoestring budget
By Christa Nelson / Guest Column With a tightening in the economy, marketing departments are…
Bragging vs. sharing: How to strike the right note
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column The Miss America pageant that aired earlier this month…
Are your managers prepared to coach?
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Gallup’s 2017 “State of the American Workplace” report reveals…
Do you tell clients the whole truth?
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Here is an interesting topic that will no doubt…