Finding and keeping great employees
The employees are the lifeblood of Dismas, so the organization is intentional about finding and keeping great ones. Bob Parsons shares how his company does this.
Search for the right mentor to help guide you
Finding the perfect mentor is rarely easy, and both the mentor and mentee need to consider a few key criteria, says Jane Grote Abell of Donatos Pizza.
Blind spots and expecting the unexpected
Janet Meeks ponders the different types of blind spots within business. They can cause a collision course within our careers, and factor into the success or failure of mergers and acquisitions.
Challenges can prod you into a new, better direction
Sometimes challenges give you a nudge and the confidence to move on to other things. Other times, they can point you in new directions.
What you see is not always what you get
In the take-no-prisoners world of commerce, the rule for business success is caveat emptor — buyer beware.
Technology tools drive efficient cash flow management
Payments modernization is underway, thanks to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, real-time payments and data mining. Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman warns how falling behind the financial technology curve can affect cash flow management.
Diet and nutrition have a hand in chronic health conditions
What and how much you eat and drink can ease or exacerbate your chronic health conditions. UPMC Health Plan’s Karen DePasquale explains how diet connects to chronic health conditions, and why employers should use health coaches.
Could self-funding be the strategy for you?
Self-funding is not a new strategy, but while historically utilized for large employer groups, its availability for medium and small employers is new. Learn about the benefits of a self-funded plan from JRG Advisors’ Domenic Pascucci.
Two approaches to ownership change and liquidity events
A panel discussion at ASPIRE 2018 provided different perspectives on ownership success and planning for the liquidity event. But whether you’re transferring ownership or selling, planning is key.
Dysfunctional teams and boards cost money
In the fast-paced world of startups, setting up your key management positions and board directors is one place speed won’t guarantee success. BlueTree Allied Angels’ Catherine Mott discusses how to avoid dysfunction.