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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…

James Woelfel | Jun. 29, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index | May 2026 Report: Demand Remains Strong Amid Rising Cost Pressures

The May 2026 Minnesota Manufacturing Index reveals strong demand, rising production, and increasing wage growth, while manufacturers face mounting cost…

Ellen Alphonso | Jun. 9, 2026

Tariffs and Financial Reporting: What Manufacturers Should Know

Recent tariff changes have prompted manufacturers to reevaluate supply chains, pricing strategies, and procurement practices. Beyond operational considerations, tariffs create…

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…

James Woelfel | Apr. 10, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index – Special Edition: Tracking Raw Material Cost Trends Through Producer Price Index (PPI) Data

This special edition of the Minnesota Manufacturing Index examines raw material cost trends through the Producer Price Index (PPI), with…

James Woelfel | Apr. 10, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index – March 2026 Shows Strengthening Business Conditions and Rising Cost Pressures

The March Business Conditions Index highlights strengthening activity across Minnesota manufacturing. Business conditions strengthened broadly in March, including a notable…

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…

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…

James Woelfel | Mar. 23, 2026

Minnesota Manufacturing Index – February 2026 Shows Improving Start to the Year

February 2026 manufacturing data points to steady growth, improving demand, and manageable cost pressures across Minnesota’s manufacturing sector.

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…