Storyteller-in-Chief: Embrace Being Uncomfortable
Ryan Buchanan, CEO of advertising and marketing agency Thesis, on the merits on putting yourself into uncomfortable positions in business.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Ryan Buchanan
Oregon Business - Opinion
Opinion: What Employers Need to Know About Oregon’s Paid Family-Leave Law
Many workers will receive full-wage replacement during their absence.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Stephen M. Scott and Alexander A. Wheatley
Biz Tips: Managing People Causes Disengagement
Regardless of whether your title is executive, director or manager, the practice of managing people instead of leading them drives down engagement.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Michael Beck
Opinion: Opportunity Zones Offer Potential for Positive Change
How rural areas can benefit from the new federal tax program that incentivizes investors to develop in low-income communities.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Michael Sander
Biz Tips: The Art of Persuasion
Tips for getting your employees to change their behavior.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Michael Beck
Behind the Scenes: September Cover Story Shoot
An inside look at how we approached the cover story photo shoot of food entreprenuer Chuck Eggert.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Joan McGuire
Opinion: Business and Education Must Work Better Together
The apprenticeship model is making a comeback.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Ken Madden
Three Strategies For Being Highly Productive
A comprehensive tool kit for the effective executive
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Michael Beck
Biz Tips: Why Developing Your Own Successor is Nearly Impossible
It is unrealistic to expect a successor to be honest and transparent with the business owner.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Michael Beck
Opinion: The Business Case for Universal Health Care
A Portland physician details six goals that Oregon businesses consider critical in health care reform.
- Published in Opinion
- Written by Dr. Samuel Metz