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Private equity investing can offer outsized returns

CM Wealth Advisors’ Paul Bodnar talks about what investors new to private equity, such as those who have recently sold their companies, should consider before committing capital.

Start a succession plan now for a smoother exit

First Federal Lakewood’s Scott Gnau on what a succession plan looks like and why including your banker in your succession plan discussion is important.

With ransomware on the rise, managed services providers are critical

Blue Technologies’ Phil Florence looks at cyberthreats such as ransomware and what managed IT services can do to protect organizations from attacks.

The difference between passive and reactive executive recruiting

Action Management Services’ Dale M. Chorba talks about the difference between passive and reactive recruiting, and which can help companies identify and add leadership talent.

How to recognize if you have trouble receiving feedback

Cheryl McMillan of Vistage Northeast Ohio and Jeff Semple of FocusCFO talk about the signs that an organization has a problem with feedback and how leaders can become more receptive.

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