Hard conversations build stronger people
As leaders, our responsibility is not to eliminate the challenges for those around us but to prepare them to face challenges with clarity, honesty and courage.
Columbus Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration
The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn. It continues as teams align around shared goals, refine processes and embed new ways of working.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration
The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn.
Columbus Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.
Set goals you’re willing to try 5,127 times to achieve
You overcame challenges to get to where you are today. You can do it again.
Aligning business with community impact
The question for leaders today is not whether our businesses can grow, but whether our growth can leave the world stronger than it was before.
The enduring value of Management by Walking Around
In-person engagement allows leaders to feel the energy of the organization, which I believe can’t be replicated through a screen.
How to build a people-first culture focused on growth, and why it is essential for your organization
There is no way to separate a brighter future from an empowered workforce. They are intertwined and will take place together or not at all.
The small business advantage in the age of AI
Understanding and utilizing AI tools will enable small businesses to scale like never before, and that’s progress.