How lessons learned from a successful RNC can work for your business, too
Cleveland is still basking in the afterglow of a successful Republican National Convention this past summer. The city’s peaceful party for thousands from around the world remains a point of pride for Northeast Ohio and its leaders. The positive outcome was in contrast to the negative predictions beforehand. Many in the media and city feared […]
Whether for optimum operation or for sale, here’s how to spruce up your business
Riverside is in the business of investing in small to mid-sized businesses and helping them thrive. When we succeed, our companies really sparkle — in fact, SPARCLE (yes in our case, with a “C”) is an acronym for us. It spells out a checklist of important attributes that we have found, when happening all together, […]
How to be on guard as cyberthreat hits companies of all sizes
A single email can cost your company thousands of dollars in the blink of an eye. This nightmare scenario recently happened to a 100-employee professional services firm. An employee opened an email that linked to a malicious website. By the time the firm realized that some files were encrypted, hours had passed. Soon the company […]
Three easy ways to recognize employees
As leaders, it’s up to us to create a workplace where people feel appreciated and respected. Sometimes it’s the little things that can have the biggest impact. Customizing recognition is just one simple way to do that.
Why you, your team have to be your own most ruthless critic
Everyone is working hard to come up with the secret sauce. Your organization is constantly dishing up a mix of variables with a goal of not just putting you out front but keeping you ahead. Our Lady of the Wayside is no exception to wanting to be exceptional, and what we’ve found is that being […]
Company promotion lenses may vary by gender and need to be equalized
Did you know that professional women are more likely to be assessed on their past performance where professional men are more frequently assessed by their future potential? It took me some time to digest these findings, which I stumbled upon while researching data points for my latest book, “Accelerate Your Impact.” Vivan Giang’s article in […]
Fresh off helping meet workforce needs for the RNC, Tri-C offers key for beyond, too
The Republican National Convention showcased Cleveland’s resurgence on a national, and indeed international, scale. Delegates, members of the press and numerous others filled hotels across the region, and their reaction to Northeast Ohio was overwhelmingly positive. The success of this major event was supported by innumerable organizations, businesses and individuals — most especially the RNC […]
Erin Victor galvanizes Akron to spread warmth to those who need it
Philanthropy is supposed to warm your heart, but that’s not how Erin Victor felt after volunteering at St. Bernard Parish in Akron. Victor is part of Torchbearers Akron, a group that seeks to strengthen the connection between Akron-area nonprofits and emerging leaders in the community. It was a night that would change Victor’s life. She […]
Jerry Gootee is driven to help EY’s Akron team continue to grow
Jerry Gootee has a passion for people that has only grown stronger during the 26 years he has spent working at Ernst & Young LLP. “The thing that energizes and excites me and gets me up in the morning is the ability to work with high-performing people and high-performing teams,” says Gootee, who took over […]
Opportunity abounds with polymer industry, right in our backyard
All of us should know more about Ohio’s polymer industry. To get started, check out a new video produced by Jobs-Ohio: https://youtu.be/XuYIkvdAfZ0. The video features Eric Amis, the dean of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at the University of Akron, and Tom Brady, founder of Plastic Technologies Inc., among others, and is a welcome introduction […]