Opinion

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 …

By Michelle Book | President, Food Bank of Iowa

As a woman, and one who was a single mother for a number of years, I am acutely aware of the challenges faced by many young women today …

By Emily Steele | Co-owner, Brand Launch

As I was transitioning out of my full-time job into the entrepreneurial world, I was listening to as many podcasts and Audible books as possible. My brain was …