As client power increases, service and reputation mean more
The Ohio State Fair always loomed big when I was growing up. In a farm family, it’s practically mandatory. So, while I was already a big fan of the Ohio State Fair, this month I became an even bigger one. It was so easy to work with the marketing and PR director on the Uniquely […]
How to educate employees on emergency department use
Using an emergency department (ED) for routine treatment is generally seen as a waste of health care resources and a contributor to rising health care costs. But any employer hoping to be able to educate his or her employees about judicious use of the ED has to understand this is no easy task.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Northern California Awards
Since 1986, EY has celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit of men and women who have followed and achieved their dreams, changing the lives of countless others by building their businesses and giving back to their communities. Their passion, vision and persistence stand as a testament to their dedication. Twenty-eight years ago, we founded the EY Entrepreneur […]
How 3-D renderings benefit the design process
It’s hard to come by an industry that’s unaffected by the rapid proliferation of technology, and the interior design sector has not been spared in this technological surge. Hand-drawn renderings and perspectives have become almost obsolete with the introduction of digital rendering software.
How the ACA guidelines affect workplace wellness programs
Workplace wellness is not a new concept. Many employers offer wellness programs to keep employees active and productive. Every bit as important, however, is the long-term goal of reducing health care costs as a result of healthier lifestyles and behaviors. But not all wellness programs are the same.
84 Lumber, Nemacolin founder Joe Hardy stays curious, engaged and always puts people first
Joseph “Joe” Hardy, founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, isn’t a fan of slowing down at age 91, although his daughter holds the reins now.
Come ready: Pat Cavanaugh shapes Crons around his own story
The story of CEO Pat Cavanaugh and his company Crons — Come Ready Or Never Start™ — is hard to separate. People told him he was too small, too short, couldn’t play divisional sports, couldn’t play professionally and would never be successful in business. Cavanaugh proved them wrong.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2014 Central Midwest Awards
Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious business award programs, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards celebrate gravity-defying innovators who build and run great companies. This June, we gather here and in 25 cities across the U.S. to honor all of our regional finalists and welcome the class of 2014 into our Hall […]
Sweat the small stuff — Examining the hidden cost of leadership neglect in your company
In 2006, The Engineering Economist published an article on the cost of “managerial neglect” in supply chain delivery. Let’s build on this notion and ask, “What is the hidden cost of leadership neglect in your company?” That is, what is the uncaptured value of simply demonstrating consistent practices across leaders that provide sufficient direction, skillfulness, […]
The tools you relinquish are the tools you most need in retirement
When executives transition out of a corporate role into their next season, the three things they most need are their health, openness to a newly defined purpose and companionship on the journey. Ironically, their fulfillment of corporate duties compromises each of these. ■ Health. Many executives put their own health on hold as they travel […]