Tag: leadership
Basics of an effective management style
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
It is clear that some management practices are winners whereas other are losers. Many of us have had the...
Succession planning: Ensuring continuity during leadership changes
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Developing a succession plan for an organization is a basic risk management exercise, yet many nonprofits have not taken...
Each piece of nonprofit board is important
By John Langhorne and Nancy Quellhorst / Guest Editorial
Early in our careers, mentors suggested we join nonprofit boards to gain governance experience, understand the...
Local leadership that works
By Jann Freed / Guest Editorial
One of my mantras is, “leaders need to create places where people want to work.”
This is easier said than...
Mary Poppins on…
John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
Leadership, management and personal competence. At Christmastime, Disney Studios released a charming movie titled “Saving Mr. Banks.” The plot of...
Leadership and leading a meaningful life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial
In the last couple of columns, I examined the power of attitudes and relationships as motivators.
In both instances, the...
Building leaders locally
By Leah Grout Garris
Photo by Rachel Jessen
CEDAR RAPIDS -- Two Corridor companies invest in leadership development for employees as a way to improve business.
“Managers...