Commentary

How ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ drive your business growth and value

You likely learned the power of “please” and “thank you” from your...

Why venture capital is vital to economy: A national view brought home

It’s tempting to believe venture capital is predominantly a coastal phenomenon based...

5 ways to fight back against negative brains at work

The brain is a fascinating machine. It powers our bodies, propels our...

Building a home for Black culture in Madison

Culture is not a foreign concept to the business community. In fact,...

What’s all the buzz about?

Several years ago, I wrote in this space about the prevalence of...

Housing market will not yield

Speaking to an appreciative group of local realtors, an all-star panel of...

Hydrogen has pros and cons, but clean energy potential is there

It’s the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75%...

Office witch trials: When it’s good to be a witch

Are you a witch? I am. Well, I’m related to one. One of...

Statewide innovation, startup trends becoming more evident

Few are surprised to learn Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based...

Quiet quitting: What to know and why business owners need to stop calling it a ‘problem’

It seems like just yesterday “The Great Resignation” was the biggest phenomenon...