United Way of Central Ohio attacks poverty under its changed culture
United Way of Central Ohio has not only moved to a community impact model aimed at reducing poverty, it wants to attack the issue holistically. “The best word to take a look at our journey is focus — bringing more focus to what the work is and even what our investments are,” says President and CEO Janet E. Jackson of the singular focus on reducing poverty.
Culture ain’t jeans or Ping-Pong
Culture ain’t about jeans, coffee or the gaming tables. Those are tactics to help support the culture you desire, but they are not the culture. Culture is much deeper than that.
Philanthropy cuts across all boundaries
Thirty-five years ago, a good friend introduced me to philanthropic work. Inspired by her passion and commitment under difficult circumstances, I began my own philanthropic journey that would change who I was as a person and as a CEO.
Slow down or speed up. What’s a leader to do?
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a colleague who expressed frustration that her new boss was making changes without seeking staff input. This story reminded me of a time when as a leader, I painfully learned the importance of slowing down before you can speed up.
Don’t let strategy be an afterthought
Most executives agree that strategy formulation and execution are important, but many midsize firms lack dedicated strategic planning, leaving its development and deployment as yet one more task for already overburdened executives.
Hold on to your best and brightest
You already know high turnover is expensive. Ami Cole of Molina Healthcare of Ohio shares some tips that allow her organization to hold on to its best and brightest and may help you reap the benefits of retaining yours, too.
Five keys to owning your life
If we don’t define what it is we want and really go after it, someone else will direct our show. And we won’t like it. Here’s how to be the sole proprietor of our lives.
Initiating a call to action
As CEOs we want results from our marketing investments, but sometimes we forget to guide prospects to take action. That’s where a call to action or CTA comes in.
Breed success with positivity
Five ways a positive outlook will create positive business, from Brian Schottenstein of Schottenstein Real Estate Group.
Prop up your philanthropy with the right support
Once again in January, Smart Business and Medical Mutual are recognizing the Central Ohio companies and their employees who invest time and resources into strengthening the relationship between nonprofits and for-profits.