It can't just be about the money
Your investors are arguably one of the most important assets of your business, so knowing when, and when not to approach them for capital is crucial. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the numbers, and only think of your investors in times of need, but it takes real foresight to loop them into the […]
Plug into your audience for continual improvement
Connecting to your audience is an area of emphasis for a lot of businesses — and it’s something they’d pay money to be able to do. That’s why I found it interesting to hear how the theater company Shadowbox Live does this.
Help your team find greater purpose
The world needs engaged employees in all fields, and for those of us who lead institutions that can never pay more than market rate, finding non-monetary means to engage employees is paramount. Having worked at both for-profit and nonprofit entities, I have been pleasantly surprised to witness employees in both sectors motivated by the notion […]
A look at how Larry Ellison and Oracle got its start
On July 20, 1994, I had the unique opportunity to film an interview with one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world: Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle Corp. The interview was part of a project to capture the unique culture and business environment of the Silicon Valley. What we had learned was that all […]
How to improve company performance by integrating health and safety
In order to develop a true ‘culture of health,’ your company must integrate employee safety and employee health” says Dr. Michael Parkinson of UPMC Health Plan and UPMC WorkPartners. Here’s how.
How to set up your cafeteria plan for pretax employee benefits
Many employers permit employees to pay for their premium share of contributions on a pretax basis through cafeteria plans. Frances Horn of JRG Advisors discusses the rules that govern these plans.
Point Park University embarks on a new vision that challenges assumptions
Paul Hennigan shares how Point Park University made its transformational leap from sleepy, commuter school to one of the largest footprints in the Golden Triangle.
Adaptability is part of the job for Chris Cabrera at Xactly Corp.
Christopher W. Cabrera is not the same leader he was when he founded Xactly Corp. more than a decade ago. See how he adapts to remain the best leader he can be for his business.
Laura and Lisa Coe grow alongside their business at Snapology
Who says you can’t have fun and learn at the same time? That’s certainly true for sisters and Snapology co-founders Laura and Lisa Coe.
New mobile app helps customer and car dealer more easily connect
Back in the 1980s on the classic cult TV show, “Knight Rider,” the lead character played by David Hasselhoff battled criminals with the help of his partner, a heavily modified black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am named KITT. One of the best parts of the show was the fact that Hasselhoff’s character, Michael Knight, could talk […]