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Looking to grow as a leader?

Business leaders who have reached higher levels within their organization often have no objective sounding board to turn to for guidance on their continued professional and personal growth. And small business owners and entrepreneurs can …

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Business Record 1-8-16

A new ‘S.O.B.’
Gov. Branstad recently named Ronald Hansen the Iowa superintendent of banking

Focus: Banking, Finance & Insurance

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McLellan: Empower employees to help

Saying you “do customer service” or that your clients are your biggest priority is one thing.  Walking it out is often a very different beast, and for some companies, the actual experience rarely stands up …

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The Elbert Files: Craig family cat tales

When it comes to cats, our household is, I admit, a bit eccentric.

The family fur ball gene can be traced back to Knox and Frances Craig, the parents of my wife, Amy.  

Some …

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Gitomer: Use those lessons and stories

It’s likely you will be with family over the holidays. 

Most people (not you of course) add to their waistline during these times. I’m going to share a few strategies that will fatten your wallet. …

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16 Industry Trends for 2016

I’m a bit of a futurist. I’ve always enjoyed thinking and debating with friends and colleagues about what the future will hold.

Seeing trends before they become fully adopted and understood is a key to …

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Business Record 1-1-16

16 Industry Trends for 2016
16 business leaders from multiple industries provide trends to watch in 2016

Focus: Vision 2016

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Partnership group sets goal for job training

Education Drives Our Greater Economy (EDGE) — a Greater Des Moines Partnership economic development initiative — today announced a campaign goal of ensuring that 75 percent of Central Iowa adults have postsecondary certificates, credentials or…
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The Elbert Files: Schools don’t share tax gain

“Can you believe it?” said a voice from behind as I left the downtown library and headed west on Grand Avenue. It was my old friend K.C.

“Believe what?” I said. “If you mean the …

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McLellan: Have you dreamed big?

In last week’s column, we walked through the first half of creating your plan for 2016: looking back at what worked and what didn’t work for 2015. Reviewing our accomplishments and where we stumbled matters.…