In a web- and data-centric world, companies and institutions must find partners and solution providers who can serve as augmentations of their staff and services in order to leverage technologies and services to compete effectively. One of the most valuable and efficient ways of maintaining a competitive brand advantage is staying ahead of technology opportunities […]
Art in the Cloud – News Article (CBC Magazine)
Cleveland Museum of Art Secures Cloud-Based Storage Services as well as a $600,000 Donation from Bluebridge Networks By Kavita Sherman Kevin Goodman remembers taking field trips as a child to view Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits, tour the grounds, and learn about early Cleveland philanthropists, such as Jeptha H. Wade and John Huntington. Stories about […]
Participating in Philanthropic Efforts as a Company or Institution is an Exercise in Growth and Maturity
A company would be wise to research its opportunities to serve in the greater community around it. The first effort in the research and planning stage of effective corporate philanthropic participation is to carefully evaluate and understand the business it is in and the customer base it serves. If a company does not have a […]
Corporate Reciprocity – the Benefits are Endless
“Doing seemingly ordinary things with extraordinary love and intention will create exponential results and supports building a company brand and stellar reputation.” Indeed, doing seemingly ordinary things with extraordinary love and intention will help an organization as much as an individual to create exponential results and help build a company’s brand and stellar reputation. It […]
Grow a Company by Aligning Philanthropic Participation to Valued Missions
A terrific way to gain credibility in the market place and gain traction in a region is to demonstrate dedicated and consistent giving and participation in a community over time. These efforts can be most impactful when missions of a company and the organizations it wishes to serve have alignment. It becomes even more impactful […]
[video] Crain’s Cleveland Health Care Heroes Volunteer Leadership Award
Published in Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine, May 2013. “After being diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma at the age of 38 in 2003, Kevin Goodman, while in treatment, made a deal with God. If his life was spared, he would personally raise $100,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society …” Read full article Archived video interview
Growing a Company Culture of Giving
Today’s leading companies find ways to distinguish themselves. Oftentimes modern-day crowded and talented fields and arenas of service organizations make it hard for a company to stand out with others it competes with day to day. One solid and tried way to establish and mature a company’s reputation and standing in the marketplace is to […]
Mentoring – to Teach is to Learn
The value of mentorship in leadership and career development is a practice that is often underrated and underutilized. You never know what you are doing or saying when people are watching and listening and what a difference or an impact you may have on the rest of their careers (or lives) or their companies’ successes. […]
Finding the Time and Reason for Philanthropic Participation
Building a company legacy and culture can be assisted and fostered by participation in philanthropic activities in the community. Selling this effort internally can be as difficult as actually delivering in the community. In business it is important to shareholders to understand and have demonstrated for them what will be a return on investment. If […]
[podcast] NEOSA Interviews Kevin Goodman, Bluebridge Networks
Archived online, Feb 28 2013. You’ll need to scroll down the page to the February 28th podcast link. Read full article