Posts by kmeyer
What they’re checking out: Week of May 9
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreGame changers
Power Breakfast panelists share advice on building resilience amid disruption
Over the past few months, business and nonprofit leaders have been met with a chain of current events nationally and locally that are creating uncertainty around how their organizations will be affected and how to …
Read MoreOur Past. Your Future. The Next Chapter of Iowa State Bank
BY LAUREN BURGESON, President and CEO, Iowa State Bank
For more than 80 years, Iowa State Bank has quietly been one of Greater Des Moines’ most trusted financial institutions. Locally owned, family-led, and rooted in …
Read MoreThe Atrophy of Interpersonal Skills
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
The atrophy of interpersonal skills doesn’t happen overnight. Watch this Tero Tips video to find out what to do about it.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to over-invest …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Amy Landrigan
Amy Landrigan gets a bit choked up when speaking about her work as executive director at the Beacon.
Serving women and supporting them through trauma and barriers feels like the perfect landing spot for everything …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Hard-won wisdom: Leadership for uncertain and turbulent times
Flashback to April 2020. One month into the pandemic, the world stood still. As CEO of BPC, my days were a blur of Zoom calls and frantic news updates. Remote work became the norm, and …
Read MoreJay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines
Sneak peek: Holmes Murphy’s plans for the Arcadia building
Holmes Murphy & Associates is preparing to move some of its employees into the recently renovated Arcadia building in West Des Moines, where improvements are bringing workplace-of-tomorrow amenities to tenants.
Holmes Murphy signed a lease …
Read MoreFareway fitting into new Johnston HQ
It’s been more than six months since Fareway moved into its new headquarters in Johnston, a move company leaders said would allow space to bring employees under one roof in a location that was more …
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