Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: A message for the class of 2022

“We have given you many reasons to be afraid, class of 2022. Now, despite that, we need you to go forward fearlessly.”

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Lessons and looking back — what going Division I means 20 years later

While doubts were common around South Dakota universities moving to Division I, two decades later it’s clear this big bet paid off.

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Business lessons from one of the best

We’re grateful the story of our business is intertwined with the story of this business — and are honoring a leader we lost too soon.

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: The synergy, the senator and the State of Cyber

In this week’s column, Jodi shows how a timely conversation sheds light on the “why” behind plans to help South Dakota become a “state of cyber.”

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Top themes for 2022

What will dominate the business landscape — and headlines — in 2022? Jodi offers a preview and some predictions.

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Want to help workforce issues? Fix ‘the most broken business in America’

“It’s time we all start caring about the state of child care in this community.”

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: One-on-one with Colin Powell

As the world remembers Colin Powell, Jodi Schwan takes us to the day she met him – and decided to become a journalist.

2 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Want to know why your business can’t find workers? Meet the one I found

A memorable interview leaves us with a message for employers struggling to hire.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: The town of 200,000

What does our town of 200,000 need? Leaders who embrace the idea of “new power.”

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Jamie Dimon’s visit – the rest of the story

Face-to-face with the leader of the nation’s largest bank, we left with some powerful takeaways. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our one-on-one with Jamie Dimon.

3 years ago

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