Posts by maceyshofroth
On Leadership: Balancing adaptability and discipline when the future is uncertain
In recent months, I have been interviewed several times about the impact of tariff increases. In preparing for those conversations, I turned to business leaders across industries. Almost unanimously, they described the challenge of operating …
Read MorePaddles, pedals and profits: The economic power of Iowa’s trails
On a hot summer day in Iowa, it’s easy to find bicyclists buzzing along trails and paddlers floating down rivers and lakes. Many of these bicyclists, paddlers and anglers contribute to the local economy by …
Read MoreThe University of Iowa’s Driving Safety Research Institute research opens up autonomous driving options to rural Iowans
Sneak peek: 9 ideas from this years 90 Ideas lineup
The Business Record is proud to once again produce one of our most popular events and publications: 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes.
Nine Iowa leaders will share 10 of their best ideas – both big …
Read MoreWhat you need to know from the Project 515 on office space
The flight to quality is continuing in the Central Iowa office market with more tenants willing to sign long-term leases, and while activity is strong, new construction continues to lag, panelists said during the Business …
Read MoreSettling into the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic caused employers around the world to undertake the dramatic shift to remote work to reduce transmission of the virus.
This was the beginning of a new way of working, one that …
Read MoreHow football inspires Pharmacists Mutual CEO Aaron Pearce
Aaron Pearce, president and CEO of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Co., is also a football coach.
His first year of coaching was during his third year of law school. When he moved to Iowa, he coached …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of August 8
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 MoreOn Leadership: Walking the Whiterock Ultra, year two
Last year, I wrote about participating in the Whiterock Ultra. Rather than running the full distance, I chose to walk a partial race, completing 13 miles, a half-marathon. I did it in memory of my …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Keshia Meissner
Keshia Meissner’s move to the Salisbury House five years ago was already a big switch after a career in health and human services nonprofits. Then, throw in the pandemic as well.
She started as executive …
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