Columnist Mark Holmes: "Finding the right way to persuade a colleague or a customer can be difficult. You can apply these 10 principles to produce better results."

Missouri State University's Puneet Prakash: "Will the industry ever be able to disentangle the effects of social inflation from other causes of the underwriting cycle?"

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products he recommends.

Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins encourages residents to engage with a state process to determine how best to use federal funds.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson wonders about the economic impact if a city initiative incentivized workers to move to Springfield.

MSU economics professor David Mitchell: "We can probably expect inflation to slowly fall over the next few years back to the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% all while continuing to see the high prices we have today."

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "Strange things are always happening and will happen in 2024 as well. Don’t get distracted by the emotional drama."

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle recommends browser-based brainteasers.

Missouri Farm Bureau's Spencer Tuma says conservation will play a big role.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle hopes the Kum & Go name will stick around in the Springfield area.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three selections made in California.

Publisher Jennifer Jackson asks local decision-makers to participate in SBJ's annual economic survey.

Guest columnist Mark Holmes outlines five soft skills that play a significant role in achieving success.

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker responds to the latest inflation report.

Executive Editor Christine Temple encourages businesses to access training and develop policies to support co-workers facing intimate partner violence.

Strategic Financial's Craig Wright: "There are a lot of headwinds in the current economy, but your business has a choice. You can either passively accept what is going on around you or you can actively choose to take the opportunities that are in front of you by the horns and develop creative ways to accelerate your business to the next level."

Executive Editor Christine Temple: "They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many charitable nonprofits it’s also the most critical time of the year."

Paragon 360 CEO Donnie Brawner: "By sharing experiences and seeking connection, entrepreneurs can help break the silence surrounding the loneliness of business ownership and build a stronger, more resilient foundation for success."