Staying creative in a world of digital distraction
In our modern-day, tech-centric working world, it’s easy to become digitally distracted. If you are working in an office, your day is awash with constant…
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Overcoming small business challenges will help lead to success
During times of uncertainty, it’s important for small-business owners to recognize the challenges that they are overcoming now will help lead them to success in…
Managing from Home: Maintaining business communication and productivity during a crisis
A morning commute to work often requires time and patience. However, when COVID-19 hit, everything changed and many tri-state businesses quickly needed to transition staff…
Leading through a crisis
“Crisis,” “pandemic,” “adversity,” “social distancing” and “toilet paper” all have new meanings to us this year. Even though we are working through a worldwide challenge…
Remember farm safety during COVID-19 pandemic
The 2019 growing season brought many challenges for farmers, including wet planting and harvest seasons. The 2020 growing season has its challenges already with the…
Finding calm in the storm
In the midst of a health and economic crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners and leaders find themselves scrambling to respond to immediate…
Leading when it hits the fan
Like any writer who pens a column, I keep a list of topics to reduce the panic when it comes time to author a new…
Dig in and get growing
If you are looking for a way to find meaning and purpose during these days of physical isolation, look no further than your backyard. Even…
Executive moves
HK Financial names vice president HK Financial Services in Dubuque announced that Kevin Dement, previously assistant vice president retirement planning services, has accepted the position…
Biz people
Opening Doors HIRED: Courtney Jagielski as the Teresa Shelter’s case manager. She previously worked as a job coach for Southwest Opportunities Center. Cottingham & Butler…