Leroy M. Ball steers Koppers in a new direction with transparency
Over three years of Leroy M. Ball’s leadership, Koppers went from questions about whether the company would survive to its most profitable year yet. Learn what it took to engineer this turnaround.
Similar traits are required in two seemingly different lines of work
As I listened to Joe Mannion talk about the history of the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial, I could hear the pain in his voice. The pain of a man who has seen far too many brothers in uniform lose their lives in the line of duty. Dedicated on May 14, 1993, the memorial features […]
Building a successful business isn’t enough
Apple is one of the most successful companies ever, and has grown to be worth nearly $900 billion. Steve Jobs, the company’s iconic founder, died at age 56 in 2011. While Jobs is well known for his business prowess, he also had a reputation for not being nice to a lot of people. He had […]
Forward progress: The State of Technology in Pittsburgh
From material science, life science and data centers to energy technology and research on AI and social ventures, Pittsburgh is on the cutting edge of technology. Experts from the region share the good and the bad from their points of view.
Every employee has it within them to be a great leader in your company
Over time, I’ve found a simple truth in the notion that each individual in an organization is a leader, regardless of position, title or organizational placement. Leadership is influence and every employee in your company does just that, from the bottom to the top and across your organizational chart. That influence will either be positive, […]
Bot or not? The answer can help protect your reputation
Talk to a bot lately? If you’re on Twitter, chances are decent you have. Bots are automated accounts that have proliferated in social media networks, particularly Twitter and Instagram. They appear to be real people, come in all shapes and sizes, and are “borderline perfect,” according to a story in Forbes. That same Forbes story […]
Voyager Jet Center overcomes hurdle to set itself up for the future
When Chuck Falce became CEO of Voyager Jet Center, the company was beginning a major construction project that included building an 18,500-square-foot hanger at the Allegheny County Airport. But almost immediately, an obstacle came up with the project’s funding.
It’s time for an economic development summit in Cleveland
In my last column, I called for a tough conversation about what’s driving our region’s lagging economic performance. Since then, I’ve received an overwhelming response, including hundreds of calls and emails from business, civic and community leaders across Northeast Ohio. Unfortunately, after the column ran, we’ve continued to see discouraging news about the economic health […]
#PressforProgress: Five ways to win with women on the team
Back in March, I was invited by Cintrifuse, a Cincinnati-based fund of funds, to speak at their International Women’s Day event on a panel alongside some of our region’s most vocal advocates for change. The conversation centered on the theme of this year’s celebration — #PressforProgress. Despite an abundance of statistics that validate the business […]
A look at how to transform your company to meet today’s needs
Firmly established industries have been correctly revered because players who deserve nothing less than our respect and admiration found a solid way to shoot around the eight ball before they correctly called and landed their shot. Of course, the table changes over time — and now it’s our turn to call it. It’s my job […]