Opinion

By Betsy McCloskey | Partner, Plaid Swan Inc.

We live in an amazing time where technology continues to make the workplace more efficient and adaptable. This evolving technology has also made it easier for businesses to allow …

By Jann Freed | Leadership development and change management consultant

Diane Ramsey’s two-part series titled “Reinventing yourself without losing your mind” was timely because many older workers are adventuring into uncharted territory. According to the Pew Research Center, every day …

By Julie Wulfekuhle | Business initiatives senior manager, Wells Fargo

Leadership inspiration can come from a variety of sources. For many, inspiration comes in the familiar forms of books, quotes, podcasts or webinars. However, we sometimes miss the …

By Blair Ryan | Co-founder, Standard Manner

Not asking guarantees the answer will be “no.” If you don’t ask for a charitable contribution for a nonprofit you support, you won’t get it. If you don’t ask …

By Ashley Shafer | Financial adviser, Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management 

A recent call with a client left me heartbroken. She had just lost her husband, and in the midst of her grief, was trying to …

Submitted by Jayne Armstrong | Director, U.S. Small Business Administration – Iowa District

Generations of immigrants come to America in pursuit of a better life and the dream of small business ownership. Blanca Plascencia, owner of El …

Submitted by Lead Like A Lady | Des Moines

Board members from Lead Like a Lady, a women’s leadership group in Central Iowa, share advice in the second installment of a video series about how to …