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Leslie Callahan | Jul. 30, 2026

Leadership Field Note 06 – The Loneliness of Leadership and What to Do With It

Leadership can feel isolating. Every decision you make affects people, projects, and the future of the organization. You often carry…

Becky Gibbs | Jun. 18, 2026

Construction KPIs Every Contractor Should Track for Stronger Financial Performance

Construction KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are measurable metrics used to evaluate a company’s financial health, operational efficiency, project performance, and…

Leslie Callahan | May. 26, 2026

Leadership Field Note 04: When You’re Carrying Too Much – And It’s Starting to Show

There’s a point in many leadership roles where competence starts to quietly work against you. You’re capable. You’re trusted. You…

Melissa King | Apr. 29, 2026

Tariff Refunds: What Qualifies & Requesting Reimbursement

Importers are closely watching next steps following the Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources Inc vs Trump, which found certain…

Leslie Callahan | Apr. 28, 2026

Leadership Field Note 03: When Your Team Isn’t Performing and It’s Not About Motivation

When results slip, most leaders go to one of two places: “They’re not stepping up.” or “I need to push…

Ellen Alphonso | Apr. 2, 2026

Service Provider Fraud in Employee Benefit Plans: Risks, Examples & Prevention Tips

In this episode of Ask an EBP Auditor, we take a deep dive into service provider fraud in employee benefit…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 30, 2026

How Contractors Can Use WIP Schedules to Improve Profitability

In construction, costs drive revenue. Yet many contractors don’t have a clear picture of project performance until problems have already…

Leslie Callahan | Mar. 26, 2026

Leadership Field Note 02: Why Clarity Beats Control

When stakes are high, the instinct to tighten control is strong. Deadlines compress. Risk increases. Tolerance for error drops. And…

Chris Wittich | Mar. 23, 2026

Minnesota Pass-Through Entity Tax Status for 2026: What Business Owners Should Know

Minnesota PTE tax expired for 2026, but legislation to extend it has passed the Senate and is stalled in the…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 17, 2026

MN Paid Family & Medical Leave Webinar: A Discussion for Construction & Engineering Companies

Join us on March 12 at 12 PM for a straightforward, plain-language look at Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 11, 2026

Construction Industry Compensation Survey

Understanding how your company’s pay compares to others in the construction industry can be an important step in attracting talent,…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 4, 2026

How Audits Strengthen Bonding Capacity for Construction Contractors

For construction contractors eyeing larger projects, bonding capacity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the gateway to growth. Yet many contractors…