Personal discovery is what leads to personal growth
“My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself.” I have heard many speakers say this as their mission for your growth….
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Leadership: Ignited from within
My experience in health care leadership during the past 40-plus years has taught me many lessons. When I first started out, people talked about becoming…
Your future AI will have multiple personalities
Chatbots aren’t just useful for writing essays and emails. Those designed to show empathy and retain memories about their users are already acting as personal…
Motherhood shouldn’t stifle women’s income
American mothers typically earn less than childless women, while fathers earn just as much as childless men. The “motherhood penalty” has been documented for years,…
11 quick tips for small business owners
Small businesses help power our local and national economy. But running a business is hard work, as anyone involved will quickly tell you. Here are…
Scammers are out there and they want your money. Stay safe with these tips
My phone rings. I check the number and the caller, and I hang up. It’s a scam. I get a text message. I see who…
Biz Profile: Thrivent
Thrivent Address: 1745 John F. Kennedy Road, suite A Phone: 563-239-2533 On the web: local.thrivent.com Opened: The Aid Association for Lutherans was founded in 1902….
New Iowa law could provide boost for many businesses
A recently signed law might benefit many Iowa businesses. The new law allows pass-through entities (partnerships and S corporations) to pay Iowa income tax instead…
Stock Market Insights: Stressed banks and the stress test we need
“I never want to back a boat trailer in again.” Some of the greatest stress in my marriage was trying to help my wife back…
Short selling makes markets work better. So why do banks want to outlaw it?
The very human instinct to seek scapegoats for every crisis is playing out again on Wall Street. As so often happens, this time the target…