BlueBridge Networks helps area nonprofits reach for the clouds
PILLAR AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE Kevin J. GoodmanManaging director and partnerBlueBridge Networks LLSwww.bluebridgenetworks.com BlueBridge Networks LLC, a data protections and recovery organization, is familiar with partnering with small to middle market businesses — and that also goes for giving back to its partner community enterprises. This summer, BlueBridge announced plans for a hometown project with […]
Leverity Insurance Group: Developing an effective safety program that reduces risk at the workplace
No one wants workplace injuries. But accidents can happen, particularly when projects need to be finished right away. “That’s usually where the breakdown occurs. If you have to rush a project through and you’re potentially cutting corners for the sake of efficiency, that’s generally when injuries happen,” says Derek M. Hoch, president of Leverity Insurance […]
Hyland Software employees strive to give back to charitable interests
PILLAR SPECIAL AWARD – SHARE AWARD Bill PriemerCEOLisa JackmanCommunity engagement managerHyland Softwarewww.hyland.com Hyland Software provides the means for its employees to make a difference in the community, and more than 1,500 of those employees take full advantage of the opportunity. Under the leadership of CEO Bill Priemer and Lisa Jackman, the company’s community engagement manager, […]
Choosing sides — Leadership decisions aren’t always black and white
When Albert “Chainsaw Al” Dunlap was the CEO at Sunbeam in the late ’90s, he had a reputation for ruthlessness. Besides massively downsizing the company, he was also known to intimidate everyone around him and resort to yelling and fist pounding. While extreme, Dunlap’s behavior is an example of the type of “dictator” leadership that […]
Movers and Shakers – December 2013
Olympic Steel Inc., a leading national metals service center, announced several management promotions to support the company’s strategic growth. Raymond Walker was appointed to the newly created position of president and COO – Flat Rolled. John Mooney was promoted to vice president – Eastern Region. John Howard has been named to the newly created position […]
From fundraiser to community impact worker
On his first day working at the United Way of Greater Cleveland Bill Kitson sat down for a 6 a.m. interview on WKYC-TV. “It was a great opportunity to say hello to the community first thing in the morning on my first day,” Kitson says. A 25-year United Way veteran, Kitson became the Cleveland chapter’s […]
Integration is critical: Leverage the power of social media to build your business
I must confess that I was a skeptic of social media when it emerged in the early 2000s, but I’ve done a total turnaround on the topic, realizing the power of social media for communication, networking and knowledge sharing. When used productively and with intention, social media can provide a wealth of benefits to business […]
Larry Bloom: Is there a major bug in leadership thinking?
We deeply want to be led by people who know what they’re doing and who don’t have to think about it too much — but there’s one glitch in that: The amount of success it takes for leaders to become overconfident isn’t terribly large. Some achieve a reputation for great successes when all they have […]
Longnecker & Crawford: Five strategies to help your business attract and retain quality employees
Most employees are far removed from the design and analysis of their compensation plans. Behind the scenes, the employer is investing time and resources in designing the plans that attract, retain and motivate top talent. While every company plans compensation packages differently, there are some core strategies that can be applied to attain success in […]
Alex Algard and WhitePages are building a better service for customers
Alex Algard wasn’t your typical college student. Rather than lounging around his Stanford dorm room, staying up late and sleeping in, he was using his room to accomplish his vision of helping people find, be found and connect. In 1997, from that Stanford dorm room, Algard founded WhitePages Inc. Since then, the privately-held, Seattle-based, 100-employee […]