Find the ‘idea spaces’ that drive fundamental economic expansion
Most business failures result from leadership blindness. The inability to understand and adapt to the current reality, or to imagine the future, seals the leader’s fate. This is true in a world in which shorter product cycles, increasing regulations, globalization of costs and rapid technological advancement affect every industry. As business gurus Larry Bossidy and […]
A focus on preparation is the key to meeting any extraordinary situation
Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. Its enduring motto, “Be Prepared,” has served them well for many years. The concept of preparation, being ready to address any situation, no matter how demanding it might be, has significant application throughout many endeavors in life, in […]
Five characteristics of outstanding leadership teams that will bring results
I always enjoy reading Patrick Lencioni’s books because they are business books written as fables. If you are tired of wading through books on leadership that emphasize the author’s new way of thinking about an old subject, read Lencioni. In his “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable,” he discusses the five areas […]
How to cover fire legal liability in your property lease agreement
Understanding more about fire damage legal liability insurance clauses in property lease agreements.
Child Guidance & Family Solutions works to bridge the talent gap
In Summit County, more than 12,000 children and adolescents have some diagnosable mental illness. The stigma associated with mental illness, however, is often a barrier to treatment, as is the lack of access to services and available providers. Child Guidance & Family Solutions is a nonprofit established to address the problem. The organization specializes […]
Building a high-performance team starts with diligence in the hiring process
Business is all about winning. Great companies win. Weak companies lose. Anyone can have a vision, but few are able to execute the vital people processes needed to achieve greatness. When you start your business it’s not about winning, it’s about survival. But after some hardships, struggles and a few early successes, your business begins […]
Tips on managing workers’ compensation claims
Simple ways to control costs while assisting injured employees.
Quantity doesn’t overshadow quality of consumer facts and figures
In the 20th century, instinct and an understanding of human nature drove marketing and advertising. Quantitative data simply did not exist the way it does today, and that left advertisers/marketers with the tool of qualitative research — speaking to the target market directly. Back then, just as today, qualitative research told brands the why behind […]
Editor's Note: The eight-percenters
Happy New Year! The turning of the calendar is a much-celebrated time of reflection and setting goals for the coming year. Statistics show that those who pledge to make changes at the start of the year typically resolve to lose weight, get organized or be more fiscally responsible. Some 45 percent of Americans make New […]
Why the new year offers the chance to address important legal matters
The dawn of a new year is also a good time to make sure you have covered all your bases from a legal standpoint.