Is red the new black? When should the top line overshadow the bottom line?
Most everyone in business has been indoctrinated with an emphasis on the bottom line. Ingrained in the psyche of corporate America is the demand, “Show me the money.” If a public company misses analysts’ profit estimates, its stock is summarily trashed, and the investment community sometimes even calls for the CEO’s head. In business we’re […]
Nature or nurture? How EY decoded the DNA of the entrepreneur
Despite their vital role in the global economy, entrepreneurs are often misunderstood. “By developing new businesses, they create jobs, increase economic activity and drive innovation,” explains Maria T. Pinelli, global vice chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY. Yet, she says, decades of academic research into the topic have produced no universal definition of entrepreneurship, and no […]
Nature or nurture? How EY decoded the DNA of the entrepreneur
Despite their vital role in the global economy, entrepreneurs are often misunderstood. “By developing new businesses, they create jobs, increase economic activity and drive innovation,” explains Maria T. Pinelli, global vice chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY. Yet, she says, decades of academic research into the topic have produced no universal definition of entrepreneurship, and no […]
Nature or nurture? How EY decoded the DNA of the entrepreneur
Despite their vital role in the global economy, entrepreneurs are often misunderstood. “By developing new businesses, they create jobs, increase economic activity and drive innovation,” explains Maria T. Pinelli, global vice chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY. Yet, she says, decades of academic research into the topic have produced no universal definition of entrepreneurship, and no […]
Nature or nurture? How EY decoded the DNA of the entrepreneur
Despite their vital role in the global economy, entrepreneurs are often misunderstood. “By developing new businesses, they create jobs, increase economic activity and drive innovation,” explains Maria T. Pinelli, global vice chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY. Yet, she says, decades of academic research into the topic have produced no universal definition of entrepreneurship, and no […]
Andy Kanefield: Watch for five warning signs that point out an ineffective manager
“Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, assertive or sensitive. It’s about having a particular set of attributes … and chief among these attributes is character.” — Warren Bennis A colleague of mine recalls a time during high school when he admired a certain teacher and even saw him as a potential role […]
Tron Jordheim: Successful leaders show empathy, think ahead, act boldly, admit mistakes
We know there are “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Thank you, Steven Covey and Paul Simon for helping us to clarify these things. Business leaders are often pushed and pulled in many directions and are trying to motivate and manage many people and projects at the same […]
Dennis Seeds: Risk is part of the territory; embrace it and watch what happens
They say that the best way to overcome your fears or phobias is to confront them. Not comfortable flying in an airplane? How about giving a public speech or walking across a high bridge? Well, you’re not alone. Some surveys say about 20 percent of people 18 and over have anxiety problems that when you […]
A taste of technology — Students learn what makes science tick at Bendix’s Discover Engineering
Engineering innovation took the spotlight in several ways at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Elyria in February — and that included getting engineers of tomorrow on board. In celebration of Engineers Week 2014, Bendix hosted its first Discover Engineering event at its Elyria headquarters on Presidents Day, introducing middle school and high school students […]
Developing next generation leaders is a critical step to future success
With spring here, we think of new growth that will come as nature revives itself for another growing season. With this in mind, it’s a good time to pause to think about greening and growing your next crop of leaders. When speaking about my POW experience and the lessons learned there, a common question from […]