Bitcoin could disrupt the financial industry in a way we’ve never seen
Bitcoin could be a revolutionary disruption of the global financial industry. Or it could be a fad that spawns great curiosity before fading into the ether of history. Right now, it’s a hot topic that is very much on the minds of American business owners. MarketWatch reports that in the past month, 24 companies have […]
How to navigate today’s commercial, industrial real estate markets
Commercial and industrial real estate activity has remained very strong with no real end in sight. It has been a landlord/seller market for a while, but now it’s time for tenants/buyers to do their homework and bid aggressively before an attractive opportunity is lost.
A closer look at what happens when something happens
I’ll never forget the day I got that call from Carol*. Her husband, Rob*, had been in a serious car accident. His prognosis was dim. She called from the hospital looking frantically for his health care documents, including his Medical Power of Attorney. I reassured her I would send a copy immediately. She thanked me […]
How a bank can be a manufacturer’s strategic and trusted partner
For area manufacturers to keep up with the fast-paced economy, create jobs and grow in a competitive market, they need to be current with the times and well-connected in their communities. Among the many methods available to manufacturers to generate sales opportunities is a deeper connection with their bank.
Why now is the time to start thinking differently
Cognitive flexibility is a key attribute of distinction for the adviser of the future. While these are heady words, it’s really a pretty simple concept. It’s adapting your thinking and possessing the willingness to change your mind. It is the ability to resist thinking in the same pattern, given a different set of circumstances or […]
Business priorities being pursued at the Statehouse
The Ohio General Assembly started 2018 with much work left undone from the previous year, particularly on business-related legislation. To remind members of the Ohio General Assembly of the top business issues that have stalled, we created a list of the top priorities for Ohio and distributed it to all 132 legislators. These issues left […]
Women of Color Foundation advocates for the empowerment of women
Alexandria Johnson Boone launched the Women of Color Foundation to give African-American women a forum to discuss issues that were pertinent to their lives. As the years have gone by, however, she has worked to expand the nonprofit’s reach to welcome women of all colors. “We’ve added Latino women, Asian women, Native American women, Asian-Indian […]
Women’s advocacy group has bigger plans in mind
Collaboration has played a key role in the growth of the Women of Color Foundation, founded in 2002 by Alexandria Johnson Boone as a forum for women to talk and learn about issues that affect their lives. Her ability to build a network to host events and support the nonprofit’s programs has been key to […]
Lessons for parents about the risks their children face on social media
Students of all ages are getting into trouble with social media — at school and with the law. It’s media that’s meant to be fast. But what students fail to realize is that a quick post or response can have lasting consequences. Kristina W. Supler and Susan C. Stone have the details.
Ignite your employees’ personal drive by connecting purpose to their work
Living with purpose not only ignites an internal drive and creates energy and joy, it also increases our engagement at work, our commitment to our organization and our satisfaction with life overall. In previous columns, I showed — perhaps counterintuitively — that you can increase employee engagement by helping employees identify and live their personal […]