Guest Authors Stories

Relationship banking in the digital age: Why businesses should demand a trusted human (backed by tech)

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Brian Hoffart, a business banking manager and vice president at nbkc bank, is an experienced Kansas City banker who’s fostered B2B relationships nation-wide for the past 20-years. The term “relationship banking” has been a core concept of our business for decades. Fundamentally, it…

Burnout or just neurotic? Your personality type might be why you’re feeling swamped at work (Holistic Hustle)

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. When it comes to emotional regulation and mental health at work, Americans seem…

Your anxiety at work might not have a specific ‘trigger’: Why ignoring it will just bring more stress

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Seventy-two percent of people experience stress to the extent that it interferes with…

Stress at work is inevitable; just don’t let it trigger something worse (Holistic Hustle)

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout….

Crema treads a new path: Why this award-winning tech company is pivoting to design consultancy

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. George Brooks is co-founder of Crossroads-headquartered Crema, a finalist for the 2023 Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2023. For nearly 14 years, Crema has been a well-known leader in…