WineStyles CEO’s Passion is Driving Force

Sometimes, a reflective mood hits me and I want to go somewhere “where everyone knows my name.”  As a baby boomer, it’s a malady known as lingering “Cheers Syndrome.”  The only known cure is walking into a favorite place and immediately being greeted by name.  (If the...

Insights for Corporate Board Positions

When retired Chairman of Proctor & Gamble A.G. Lafley speaks, people listen. I was no exception. Under his leadership, P&G doubled its sales, quadrupled profits and increased market value by $100 billion. That’s why A.G. has been called one of the most...

Do corporate wellness programs work?

When Meredith Corp. Chairman and CEO Steve Lacy talks about corporate wellness, his words effortlessly underscore its importance: “As CEOs, it is our responsibility to lead employees to healthier lifestyles. It is a proper use of our time, energy and employee...

When Death Visits the Workplace

This past week has been emotionally draining and heart-breaking as the Newtown, Conn. media coverage continues and families mourn their losses. In Iowa, we’re cherishing the laughter of children, hugging our loved ones a little closer and understanding mortality is...