Pittsburgh Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.
Set goals you’re willing to try 5,127 times to achieve
You overcame challenges to get to where you are today. You can do it again.
Aligning business with community impact
The question for leaders today is not whether our businesses can grow, but whether our growth can leave the world stronger than it was before.
The enduring value of Management by Walking Around
In-person engagement allows leaders to feel the energy of the organization, which I believe can’t be replicated through a screen.
How to build a people-first culture focused on growth, and why it is essential for your organization
There is no way to separate a brighter future from an empowered workforce. They are intertwined and will take place together or not at all.
The small business advantage in the age of AI
Understanding and utilizing AI tools will enable small businesses to scale like never before, and that’s progress.
From legacy to leadership in the age of AI
Now, it’s time for Ohio corporations to collaborate with Ohio startups.
Why optimism is a business strategy, not a buzzword
Positivity isn’t cheerleading — it’s cognitive engineering.
Sometimes granting “early looks” makes M&A sense
Sellers should not be shy about incorporating “early looks” into the sale process if it is to their advantage.
The power of reciprocity, culture and authentic leadership
If you focus on people, developing relationships and staying consistent in your values, success and significance will follow.