Each of us is grappling with the rolling, roiling challenges of this unprecedented time – and mostly without the framework of rules issued by clear authority (‘what are we supposed to DO?’). As a result, each of us can be…
Kathy TunheimMay 26, 2020
The answer is – it shouldn’t, but it will. Inevitably, leadership will be defined in new ways given the shift in how employees, supervisors, peers—and teams as a whole—interact. But if there is anything that the last few months have…
TunheimMay 22, 2020
Mental health is extremely important, but rarely discussed. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five individuals will experience some type of mental illness each year. Think about your family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances. Now picture…
TunheimMay 21, 2020
There are more and more people following brands to stay on the cutting edge for their business or simply because they love their inspirational or valuable content. Social media is a great way to have your brand stand out amongst…
Ashley PettingillMay 20, 2020
I’m an obsessive list maker: my computer screens show daily ‘to do’ lists; I have a running note on the kitchen counter for groceries and shopping; my computer holds a ‘priorities’ list for business development and other investments in my…
Kathy TunheimMay 19, 2020
We could all use a little art and inspiration right now! As our next installment in our #ShopLocalMN series, we’re highlighting local artists and local art shops. From fun jewelry and ceramics to eye-catching photography and paintings, the greater metro…
TunheimMay 18, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, it has become evident to many organizations that they were caught woefully unprepared to deal with the level of upheaval that the current pandemic left them in – not just from a business…
Lindsay TreichelMay 13, 2020
There was a very sharply-worded column in the New York Times over the weekend about the pity with which our great country is increasingly being viewed around the world. I don’t take issue with much of what the author said…
Kathy TunheimMay 12, 2020
My father-in-law turned 99 last month. He marked the day with his first-ever video call, a Zoom celebration with 15 family members spread over three time zones. Within minutes, he’d adjusted to the unfamiliar technology and enthusiastically resumed his patriarch…
Lani JordanMay 7, 2020