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We are teaching young women the wrong lesson about leadership

I worry about what young women are being taught leadership looks like. Everywhere they turn, they see examples that suggest leadership means taking a public stand as quickly as possible. They see people praised for declaring their position without hesitation.…

GUEST COLUMN: IMEG gets on board a holiday classic

Each November, magic happens in the Quad Cities. That’s when the Festival of Trees arrives…

Maximizing Success: The benefits of strategic planning with an outside facilitator

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, strategic planning is no longer a luxury – it’s a…

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Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses

We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.…

Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace

The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant.  Emotional wellness is the ability…

SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses

In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the…

FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities

Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in…

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Learn tips on growing your team with Women Lead Change

The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to…

Grants: Not just for nonprofits

Did you know that for-profit companies can qualify for grants just like nonprofits do? While…

Mark ‘TEALtember’ by learning about ovarian cancer, NormaLeah

In a world where business and health intersect, employers’ responsibility to safeguard their employees’ well–being…

Workforce challenges change, union labor remains the solution

In December 2022, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declared 3.5 million workers “missing” from the…

lift Women’s Foundation celebrates rebrand, supporters

We are excited to announce that lift Women’s Foundation is the new name and face…

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Inflection points in the Iowa business lifecycle

Iowa is a great place to start and grow your business — Forbes named Des…

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Creative recruiting strategies for today

Recruiting has become a significant challenge for many employers, and recruiters must be more creative…

Kathy Seidel

Build your stamina to return where you need to be: the office

As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say anytime they ask to…

Corporate giving and the next generation of company owners and executives

For decades, experts have talked about the intergenerational wealth transfer that will shift an estimated…