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 […]
Global business in the age of Trump
Global business in the age of Trump: the ride won’t be as rocky as you think. David Iwinski Jr., managing director of Blue Water Growth, explains why.
Selling a business is more than just a financial decision
Selling a business is more than just a financial decision — it’s also an emotional decision, one that can overwhelm even the most seasoned business owner. When you’ve owned and run your own business, it becomes a part of your identity. You’re not just selling the company, you’re letting go of a part of yourself. […]
Survive and thrive in difficult conversations
Difficult conversations are a fact of life, but tempting as it may be, we shouldn’t dodge these conversations. A few simple tips can enable us not only to survive a difficult conversation, but thrive in its aftermath.
To build great relationships, you need to want more for people than you want from people
In this month’s column, we profile the fourth stage associated with the Adviser of the Future Continuum. At this level of contribution, you are known as a value accelerator to your clientele, extended network and internal organization. This type of individual is recognized for making the complicated understandable by shining a light on what is […]