Posts by jswanson
How Can I Stay Confident in Times of Uncertainty and Change?
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
Nothing can shake someone’s confidence like change can. The ambiguity and uncertainty involved in change causes real stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can rob us of our energy …
Read MoreIs It Already Time to Amend Your 2019 Return?
BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly
Government money deposited directly in checking accounts. Forgivable loans. Refundable tax credits for keeping employees on the payroll. These things are all big deals, and they are justifiably …
Read MoreHow Elections Affect the Market
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
The morning of February 12, 2020, the day after the Democratic Party’s 2020 New Hampshire Presidential Primary, I typed, “What does the Presidential election mean for …
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth, King Zog, and You
BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly
What do the Queen of England, the Pope, and every family business CEO have in common?
They aren’t going to be around forever.
While the Queen and the …
Read MoreSecond-Chance Opportunities for Electronics as Consumption Trends Change
BY CARLY FLAWS, Director of Marketing, Goodwill of Central Iowa
The electronic revolution has changed the way we live, communicate and connect with people around the world. We live in a technology-obsessed era, upgrading our …
Read MoreMotivation
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
What motivates you to do a good job? Have you found that you are more productive when you are motivated? What about when you don’t want to tackle a …
Read MoreEmbrace Uncertainty!
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
“…but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” -Benjamin Franklin
You and I may not enjoy uncertainty, but it …
Read MoreDoes Your Organization Support Honesty? The Truth.
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
We might expect honesty in our workplace conversations, but do we get it?
“Tell me honestly if you think this is OK.”
“To be honest, I don’t think we …
Read MoreDeadlines? What About Startlines?
BY JOE KRISTAN, CPA, Partner, Eide Bailly
We think in deadlines from the time we get our first homework assignment. The first question is always “when is this due?” I don’t remember anyone asking for …
Read MoreWhy Fostering Inclusion Demands More Than Good Intentions
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
It is a rare leader who doesn’t claim a sincere interest in fostering a culture of inclusivity at work. Most leaders even mean it.
In pursuit of this worthwhile …
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