Hire people first, skills second
No matter what your approach to hiring, remember it’s the person you’re hiring, not the skill or degree, so look for one you like.
Standing still equals falling behind, no matter how big your business
Adapting to serve our students — and all of Northeast Ohio — is an ongoing task because the world around us keeps changing.
Diversify your internal brain trust of potential innovative ideas
We can achieve diversity through inclusion to help us thrive, not just survive, the coming changes.
Could growing early-stage startups be Cleveland’s secret weapon?
Northeast Ohio’s startup ecosystem is becoming stronger and more competitive every day.
Hold that ‘Letter of Intent’ champagne!
A milestone in the sale of a business is the execution of a letter of intent (LOI) with a prospective purchaser. But don’t uncork the champagne just yet!
Columbus Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Re-consider, re-focus and re-commit to your team and your goals
Consider how to take a “Re” approach to parts of your business. Re-think the possibilities, re-visit the vision you once had and re-ignite your passion for the future.
Mentorship ensures the leadership pipeline continues to grow
Encouraging and preparing our potential successors — even if not activated until a number of years down the road — is truly bringing someone else along with you as you ascend to new heights yourself.