Focus on your people
It really boils down to one key principle: relationships matter. All other qualities of an effective leader can really be subcategories under this one principle.
John J. Engel doubled down on WESCO’s customers in a market slowdown
During a downturn, WESCO looks to super-serve its customers — take a larger share even if they spend less. John J. Engel also used the slowdown to right size and drive productivity.
Deadlines don’t have to be a stressor
If you teach your employees how to set deadlines and how to achieve them, you will be pleased with the results — and so will they. Everyone wins in this equation: the organization, you and your team.
Give mindful feedback that matters
Effective feedback has three components — strategic, developmental and aligned with the values of the organization — that require us to be aware of our restrictive biases.
Smart Women Awards 2018
At this point, there are more questions than answers, and a lot of people are asking what’s next.
It seems like the perfect time to discuss what it means to be an authentic leader who is dedicated to building and fostering a strong culture for women in the workplace.
Want to change? Just do it.
Unfortunately, when faced with the opportunity for change, either personal or professional, many of us sit back.
Hard work + discipline = success
Last month, hundreds of area dealmakers — business owners, private equity investors, entrepreneurs and service providers — came together for Smart Business’ first ASPIRE conference in Pittsburgh.
Diving into the tax reform, from an individual perspective
Tax reform, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, significantly revised the individual tax code for tax years starting in 2018. But the changes may keep coming, even for tax year 2017, says Tax Managing Director Doug Klein of BDO USA, LLP.
Benchmarks to help you attract top talent and compete
Gallagher’s Joe Roberts and Keith Friede discusshow employers can move in front of their competitors as a destination for talent.
Ohio’s financial sector is the state’s quiet giant
From an outside perspective, there is little awareness of the size and strength of Ohio’s financial sector. However, once a conversation begins regarding the organizations that have chosen to headquarter here, Terry Gore, director of financial services at JobsOhio, says people are surprised.