I am fortunate to work in America’s Heartland, where we have a reputation for being nice. Midwesterners are often pegged as hard-working, courteous, helpful and friendly. This makes me proud. And while you’ll find a few “bad apples” wherever you go, for the most part, I agree with this characterization. But what does being “Iowa-nice” mean for leaders and the…
2018
Leadership is a BIG deal. Why? Leaders set the tone and create the “feel” of the workplace. What’s it like to work here? Is this a good place to work? Am I appreciated?” Leaders impact both the bottom line and people’s livelihood. “Is my job safe? Do I have a career here? Does the company care about…