Five things CEOs should know about the latest benefits platform technology
As in so many areas of business, technology is radically transforming the benefits platform landscape. But there’s good technology and there’s bad technology. Seamless technology and non-integrated technology. Essential, intuitive technology and bells-and-whistles technology.
Northeast Ohio 2016 Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® salutes the visionaries who launch and reimagine businesses. Here are the 2016 winners for Northeast Ohio.
WRHS Corporate and Philanthropic History Archive Program focuses on documenting region’s stories
For 150 years, Western Reserve Historical Society has been the repository for the history of this region. From the entrepreneurs who built the city of Cleveland to the everyday citizens who left lasting impressions on our cultural heritage; from the fans cheering in the stadium seats, to the ideas incubated in our corporate and philanthropic […]
‘The more problems you have, the more alive you are’
“I can tell you of a place where there are hundreds of thousands of people with no problems at all,” Peale says.
The man immediately perked up and asked where that place was.
“Woodlawn Cemetery” Peale replied. “No one there has problems.”
Great workforces take a great commitment to achieve great success
We all know that a company is only as good as its people, and most top-performing companies go to great lengths to attract top talent. Once all those great people are in place, however, it behooves us to dedicate the effort and resources to retain and continue developing that talent. To get the best out […]
A morning ritual – How to set meaningful priorities
Every weekday morning at 6:30 I keep an appointment at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic parish. I’m rarely on time, because I get caught up in my morning reading and researching of investments and other business matters. So I slide into the pew a few minutes late — sometimes arriving just before Holy Communion. But […]
Searching for talented employees involves a change in thinking
It’s on a loop. The conversation I have over and over again with nearly every business leader I meet goes something like: “How’s it going?” “Business is going well but we’re having a rough time finding good people to hire.” Our Lady of the Wayside has grown exponentially over the past five years, increasing our […]
Advisory board readiness assessment – Five things to consider
If your company is about to decide to establish a board of directors and commit the requisite resources to its creation and maintenance, there are several matters that should be considered.
Commitment is a vital factor in serving as a director, committee member
With a heightened focus to expand your professional brand and increase your leadership skills, it is not uncommon for mentors to suggest you join a board of directors or committee. These additional opportunities may provide you with leadership experience that may not otherwise be available in your current full-time position. Although many people may lead […]
Leadership barriers: Are they harming your company?
Barriers are obstacles that prevent peak performance. How many are you unintentionally creating in your company? Leadership barriers start at the top and affect your whole organization. Their symptoms take many forms and hide in many places including your culture, processes and strategy. Worst of all is their negative affect on your employees. Barriers and […]