Lead with intelligence – life is about making a contribution
I believe in authentic leadership — I’m not an actor and I can be somewhat blunt when expressing opinions. I am who I am. I encourage others to be who they are, to be honest and genuine in all aspects of life. I’m not one character in the office and another person at home. My […]
Recent acquisition could change Ohio startup landscape forever
If you follow venture capital, you’ve no doubt heard the term “unicorn” referring to the rare (almost mythical) startup that reaches a value of $1 billion or more. For all the tens of thousands of tech startups that have launched, only a handful reach a billion dollar valuation. On a global level, there are an […]
Renewable energy usage grows at a measured pace
Many people ask why the energy business is still extolling the virtues of natural gas, which is a fossil fuel. One reason is that there will be no rapid takeover by the new renewables. Professor Vaclav Smil does interdisciplinary research in the fields of energy, environmental and population change, food production and nutrition, technical innovation, […]
Help people connect the dots between action and purpose
Think back to a time when your desire to accomplish something was so intense that you were unstoppable in your pursuit to achieve it. Your motivation, engagement and energy were off the charts, coming from deep within your being. This internal or intrinsic drive is much less understood than its close cousin, extrinsic motivation, especially […]
Fund For Our Economic Future takes aim at regional economic growth
Brad Whitehead, president of Fund For Our Economic Future, is leading a collaboration of funding communities working to improve the Northeast Ohio ecomomy.
Why you should manage your priorities, not your calendar
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” — Stephen Covey, author, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” In today’s business world, we rely on calendars to organize hectic days into 30-minute increments of meetings, phone conversations and email exchanges. As our careers advance, our networks grow, […]
Be accountable to those served by your organization
It is essential for all organizational leaders to maintain best practices and the highest ethical standards. This is important not only to preserve an organization’s reputation, but to uphold the mission, and to deliver on a promise of quality and customer satisfaction. Perhaps nowhere is this more magnified than in the delivery of health care. […]
Social media eliminates the margin for error on crisis response
As the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics recently observed, controversies today are tried more often in the court of public opinion than in any court of law. These reputational trials can greatly influence public perception and thus, tarnish or burnish an organization’s brand. That threat has grown exponentially with social media. The result: an organization’s […]
How a picture can be worth a thousand words
My company has been providing custom graphics and decals for equipment manufacturers for more than 50 years. We strive to manufacture high-quality products with an innovative and ethical approach, while promoting a positive, fun and satisfying experience for all members of our team. This is our company mission, which we have printed and displayed around […]
Take the time to better understand your clientele
In exploring the five stages of the relationship capital continuum, we have examined the roles of subject matter expert, the voice of reason and the trusted adviser. Learning about each phase should enable you to influence others in a more profound and impactful manner. This month, let’s look at the fourth stage. At this level […]