Leveraging operational volatility to drive strategic agility
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on how converting operational disruption into a strategic advantage can determine long-term market viability.
Why strategy must precede technology in the race to incorporate AI
Blue Technologies’ Lauren Hanna on the critical pathways to achieving operational readiness and how organizations can effectively mitigate risks while maximizing their return on their AI investment.
The strategic power of unified brand protection
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Dominic Frisina and Andrew Stebbins on transitioning from reactive firefighting to a holistic, technology-driven defense strategy against brand threats that ensures long-term market resilience.
Optimizing working capital through automated treasury integration
S&T Bank’s Josh Fogle on how to navigate automated treasury integration, overcome internal resistance and leverage specific treasury products to maintain a competitive edge.
Navigating margins and bonding in a challenging construction sector
Corrigan Krause’s Dennis Dlugosz on how construction organizations can optimize their financial positions, mitigate risk and leverage professional advisory networks to drive enterprise value.
How to maintain online relevance in the age of generative answers
Manufacturing Growth Lab / SyncShow’s Chris Peer on how to pivot from legacy search engine optimization to advanced generative engine frameworks to remain visible and trusted.
Executing a strategic wealth transfer in complex estates
Glenmede’s Bethany Bryant on navigating estate planning with multiple heirs through structural planning and transparent communication.
Meet the 2026 Smart Women Award honorees

The 2026 Smart Women honoree class represents savvy women leaders who leverage unique strengths to drive change, build community and revolutionize the status quo.
A powerful (and underutilized) growth strategy
As you consider your sales strategy, think creatively by including nonprofit board service — a powerful, underutilized tool for growth.
Why philanthropy belongs in every company’s DNA
In the long run, success isn’t just defined by what you achieve, it’s defined by what you give back.