A study in setting the bar: Why leaders should have patience, balance and the ability to risk being wrong
Consider this: When setting the bar, where’s the ideal place to place it? How high? When’s the best time to move it up? Should expectations be lowered? If yes, does that mean that the organization has to accept less? Our Lady of the Wayside has accomplished 47 percent of its three-year long-range plan in 10 […]
Having an epiphany should be a common experience for entrepreneurs
Ever have a “business epiphany”? Epiphany is a funny term when talking about business. Derived from divine intervention and in this particular usage, it’s meant to signify sudden insight that stems from something simple that perhaps just took a little widening of the eyes and opening of the mind to be able to see. My […]
It takes believing in your dreams to find your balance
Be the dreamer — Keep your dream alive as this strength is needed to pursue what you want.
Be disciplined — Remain focused on what you want to accomplish. Sometimes we get distracted by other opportunities in life but it is important to keep your goals in sight.
Be true to yourself — Remember to listen to your heart and your head. Be passionate but be logical in your decisions and your approach.
Three tips on how to convey your message in the digital space
It’s 2016 now and many businesses are developing new marketing plans to implement throughout the year. As a millennial, I always encourage my clients to use the digital space to market their services and products, more so than traditional media. That’s not to say that traditional media is dead, but it definitely has taken a […]
The appreciation is mutual: Building customer loyalty through a grass-roots customer loyalty campaign
Just a few short years ago, while analyzing the highly competitive Ohio health insurance market, trying to find a game-changing way Medical Mutual could differentiate itself in the highly competitive and crowded marketplace, the light went on. I knew that Medical Mutual had something none of our competitors had — a 2,400-person sales force, our […]
Four family business powerhouses share their vision to overcome obstacles
To spot the blind spots in your business, it often takes an external observer. To use an old cliché, it’s about not being able to see the forest for the trees.
Follow these six principles, and you’ll develop strong leadership skills
Follow these six principles, and you’ll develop strong leadership skills
Going solar — As technology advances, so do benefits of alternative energy
Available space can be a limiting factor when considering solar. There have, however, been developments in alternative mounting solutions, such as parking canopies, awnings and other freestanding structures. These structures are pre-engineered, which makes them fairly easy to specify and construct in a given site.
How Elizabeth Holmes drives Theranos to innovate blood tests amid controversy
“That means investing in technology that can begin to change how testing has been done historically,” Holmes says. “So our work is about the individual and the belief that if we can engage the individual and the consumer in health care, we have a tremendous opportunity to realize a change in outcomes.”
Parts working together effectively produce amazing results
It was teamwork that made the rescue successful. While you don’t have to be a genius to conclude that, the lesson is timeless: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.