If no one were around to see an act of kindness, would you still behave as a hero? This is a terrific question a company must ask itself about participating in corporate social responsibility. Quickly, a company will benefit by answering “yes.” Most studies show that people do business with people they like, and most […]
Cyber maturity will help ensure cybersecurity
Every year the sheer number of cyberattacks against the private and public sector in the U.S. increases. Breaches in security cause various levels of pain. It is important now more than ever for businesses to understand both the reality and ramifications of these occurrences. The effects that cyberattacks continue to have on business have drawn […]
Teamwork Is The Best Work
When a team can learn to maximize its communication skills and heighten its ability to collaborate, outcomes are often positively affected. Recently I watched my 2-year-old twin granddaughters build their first snowman. My wife briefly showed them how snow packs and how they can shape a winter snow structure. They played around with the concepts. […]
What are you looking for this hour?
I have asked myself the same question just about every hour at work for the past 20 years. As of Feb. 1, I have worked for the same company for 20 years. I reflect and acknowledge the many lessons learned over this time. None of these concepts is new, yet many of the themes are […]
Cybersecurity in Uncertain Times
Navigating the Covid-19 virus in the digital age is transformational. There are changes in the way we work, including working from home, increased cybersecurity risks, and requiring additional training and enhanced need for recovery. Even seemingly small measures, such as teaching employees what not to click on, will help companies protect their information. How do […]
Be proactive when it comes to ransomware
By now you have heard of ransomware, where cyberattackers can hold your data, software, devices and entire systems captive until you pay a ransom to get them back. It’s part of the ever-expanding cyberthreat landscape. If you meet the attackers’ demands, there’s no guarantee you will get your data back uncorrupted — or at all. […]
7 technology trends and tips for 2019
Staying aware and on top of technology changes is critical now more than ever before. A good grasp on the fast-changing technology landscape is central to every industry, institution and business. The Digital Age is fully upon us. The digital transformation we are experiencing will bring another record year of innovation and data proliferation. Artificial […]
Taking your Grief To The Yoga Mat
A little over six months ago my wife came to me and said, “You know your Mother does not have long to live, we must visit with her and be present to her now because she will be gone soon.” She was in a nursing home and not happy there at all. She was in […]
Buying local is most impactful
If we can grow stronger locally, we can then act and deliver more successfully globally. We go to the global market in a more meaningful and lasting way when we have grown strong in our own backyards When and where we can buy local, we must do so. The impact to our local economies and […]
Cleveland Ohio’s Institutional Centennial Celebrations – A City Comes of Age
100 years ago the people of Northeast Ohio seeded cultural and educational institutions that remain as assets that continue to improve the quality of life of our Region and the world. Business leaders in our community have long recognized the impact these institutions have on the local economy, making Cleveland a better place for their employees […]