Voices

During my 30-plus years working with entrepreneurs, I observed that the lack of deep customer...

I never expected my belief in the value of small nonprofits to be controversial —...

I’m stealing a bit of thunder from my boss, David Nivens, who waxes poetically about...

It’s a critical point worth repeating: Your 401(k) plan isn’t just a benefit — it’s...

Up until the launch of ChatGPT, every digital technology we deployed into our work and...

There’s a moment that happens in almost every talent review I’ve sat in on. A...

Columbia and Boone County have a civic engagement problem, and most people know it, even...

Most business owners don’t hesitate when it comes to responsibility. Something needs to get done?...

Earlier this year, Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer, set off a...

A few years ago, I received an email from an international nonprofit I support, telling...

Quinten Messbarger

Entrepreneurs, Know Thy Customer

During my 30-plus years working with entrepreneurs, I observed that the lack of deep customer understanding was, by far, the primary reason for failure. Other ...
Jaime Freidrichs

In Defense of the Nice Little Nonprofit Down the Street

I never expected my belief in the value of small nonprofits to be controversial — until a couple months ago, when I expressed it on ...
Jodie Jackson Jr.
Jodie Jackson Jr.

ChatCBT: What do you smell when you hear ‘Clair de Lune’?

I’m stealing a bit of thunder from my boss, David Nivens, who waxes poetically about his musical memories in the publisher’s letter in this issue of COMO Business Times. This month our ...
Wilson Sundvold

What Am I Really Paying in Fees?

It’s a critical point worth repeating: Your 401(k) plan isn’t just a benefit — it’s a fiduciary responsibility. To build on that foundation and address ...
J.Scott Christianson

Remember: Generative AI is Weird

Up until the launch of ChatGPT, every digital technology we deployed into our work and personal lives behaved logically. It was predictable. It did what ...
Kartik Bhavsar

What Managers Get Wrong About Developing People

There’s a moment that happens in almost every talent review I’ve sat in on.  A manager presents one of their people. Strong performer. Great attitude. ...
Brian Toohey

Columbia Voters: It’s Time to Show Up

Columbia and Boone County have a civic engagement problem, and most people know it, even if they won’t admit they’re part of it.  Look no ...
Wilson Sundvold

What Business Owners Should Know About Their 401(k) Plan

Most business owners don’t hesitate when it comes to responsibility. Something needs to get done? You handle it. A problem comes up? You figure it ...
J.Scott Christianson

When the Robot Writes the Story

Earlier this year, Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer, set off a pitched debate in journalism circles when he revealed that reporters ...
Jaime Freidrichs

Trust Is the Most Important Currency for Nonprofits

A few years ago, I received an email from an international nonprofit I support, telling me they were changing how they conduct their core program: ...