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Insight, advice and strategy from some of the most successful business leaders across the U.S.

Limiting landlord liability in real estate lease agreements

Zito Insurance Agency a Division of Risk Strategies’ Chris Zito on what landlords should consider in their real estate lease agreements to transfer risk to their tenants.

Vendor consolidation improves organizational performance

Blue Technologies’ Billy Nelson on consolidating vendors to improve organizational efficiency and reduce expenses.

Public ESG standards are making their way to private companies

Clark Schaefer Hackett’s David Coomer and Clark Schaefer Consulting’s Seth Rensberger on ESG and how it’s affecting private middle-market companies.

Be honest and respectful to create trust

Cleveland Metroparks’ Wade Steen looks at the importance of financial integrity and what the absence of it can mean for your organization.

How to break a promise and retain credibility

When you’re wrong, admit it and turn the page

3 steps to manage the financial risks in your construction project

Babst Calland’s Marc Felezzola on three ways to protect yourself before beginning a construction project.

Being proactive about health care can save money, lives

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Timothy Law Sr on the importance of preventive health screenings and why you should take advantage of the benefits offered by your insurance plan.

Helen Hanna Casey leads Howard Hanna Real Estate Services through generations of growth

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services continues to grow, led by CEO Helen Hanna Casey, with a fearless approach to facing every challenge as an opportunity.

Meet the 2022 Smart Women Award honorees

These Northeast Ohio professionals are leading the way in creating strong organizations and mentoring up-and-coming women.

Training is key to unlocking new document management’s potential

Blue Technologies David Cramer explores the evolution of document management systems in the legal and professional services spaces, and how training is adapting to ensure users get the full experience any place and on any device.

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