Don’t (let them see you) worry. Be happy!
Does happiness among senior leaders influence company culture? And do organizations with happy leadership have better results and a more positive culture?
Organize and then prioritize
Sales Tip 332 Organize and then prioritize Many of you may recall that in the late 1970s I was a manager for JB Robinson Jewelers — becoming the training director for more than 95 locations across the country. During my time at JB Robinson Jewelers, Larry Robinson taught us the importance of being a “Nettle […]
USDA lending can provide a boost to your rural project
Many employers don’t realize the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a guarantee loan program for rural projects. Learn more about the USDA Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program from Romona Davis, of Ridgestone Bank (soon to be Byline Bank).
Myths about self-funded health plans
An estimated 61 percent of U.S. companies self-fund at least a portion of their health plan, as more and more employers are willing to explore alternative-funded solutions to provide quality health benefits to their employees. HealthLink’s Susan French discusses what employers really need to know about self-funded health plans.
Celebrating the area's top executives
Congratulations to Pittsburgh’s Smart 50, as the top executives in the class of 2016 strengthen the region and contribute to its economic success.
PNC Bank ups its green construction game with The Tower at PNC Plaza
PNC Bank’s new corporate headquarters, which opened just over a year ago, isn’t just a modern, sleek looking building. The 33-story tower was designed to be the greenest office tower in the world. Check out the details in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.
Lessons from the Olympic Games Rio 2016
This summer, I was fortunate enough to soak in the sights and sounds of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition to cheering on our U.S. team, I took in valuable lessons about teamwork, talent and strategy.
Engage your team with mindful stay interviews
We conduct behavioral interviews to uncover the mindsets, values, self-awareness and coping skills of prospective hires, with questions like, “Tell me why you want to work here?” But why do we stop asking questions that help our teams think through their personal strategy?
Getting to yes, global style
Cutting deals in America tends to be a contact sport — the parties and their legal surrogates battle but reduce the crux of a deal to a few critical issues as quickly as possible. In Asia, however, it’s less a game of impact and more a matter of testing patience, determination and stamina.
Bridging the cultural divide for bicultural consumers
The growing multicultural population is impacting brand perception, leaving companies wondering how they can market themselves and their products to a more culturally diverse audience.