Time to reflect
You do not have to repeatedly do brilliant things to achieve good results. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is avoid doing foolish things, learn from your mistakes and invest in what you understand.
Beginner again
Growth is not always about climbing higher on the same ladder. Sometimes it means being willing to step away from what we know, become a student again and discover where a different path might lead.
Relationship test
Competitors can imitate products and prices. They have a harder time replicating relationships deliberately strengthened over time.
In M&A, you have to “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive”
Buyers should follow Bing’s advice. When making an offer, “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive!”
Creative success comes from tapping your digital- and not-so-digital-savvy talent
How do you onboard, coach and collaborate with the early-career talent you hire? One key strategy is to accelerate building real-world context alongside AI adoption.
Why the best leaders stay present and keep re-evaluating
The leaders who thrive stay in the moment, know where they stand on the clock, and reshape their business and their teams to meet it.
The uneasy reality of using AI
Leaders like me who’ve championed AI will need to think about how we address our use and promotion of AI.
Culture of commitment
The work of committing to your identity is never complete, but it is a task essential to the survival of your company. How will you commit?
Columbus Deal Activity, November 2026: Bridging the valuation gap through deal structure
The Columbus M&A market has experienced a decline in activity, with September YTD deal volume decreasing 11 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, November 2026: Bridging the valuation gap through deal structure
The Pittsburgh M&A market has experienced an increase in activity, with September YTD deal volume increasing 11.2 percent compared to the same period in 2025.