Why professional associations are crucial to success
With so many people working remotely, there’s never been a better time to be part of a professional association. Whether it’s advertising, marketing or public…
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Building permits issued in Dubuque County in June with values of at least $50,000: Single-family houses Derby Grange, LLC, 3477 Wagon Wheel Lane, $440,000. Derby…
Davenport Wonder Bread factory empty amid changing plans
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — For more than eight years, redevelopment plans have changed and changed again for a high-profile and historic Davenport property — the…
Do we need humans for that job? Automation booms after COVID
Ask for a roast beef sandwich at an Arby’s drive-thru east of Los Angeles and you may be talking to Tori — an artificially intelligent…
Tips to establish and maintain an organized workspace
My guess is, many of you finally are getting back into a work routine. This might be transitioning back to the office or making work-from-home…
Don’t be the smartest
”If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.” — Confucius John Maxwell, the leadership guru, was the…
Investing in change can create innovation
One can rarely read a business publication without several articles on the importance of investing in training and employee development. That investment and advice was…
Cash and checks a thing of the past?
“Why do you still balance your checkbook?” my father was asked by my sister recently as he sat down to go through his weekly grocery…
Defining your brand purpose through corporate social responsibility
What does your company stand for? Savvy marketers have been asking brands this question for years. However, the need for a good answer became urgent…
Qualities I most admire in candidates I have interviewed
I have been in the search business for more than 35 years and have met many impressive people. Looking back for some common themes about…