Leadership




The honest truth
How Don Misheff builds up his employees and client base at Ernst & Young by never being afraid to admit a mistake
While Don Misheff jokes that he’s been successful because he got lucky by marrying the right woman and the right firm, his true success ...


On the prowl
How Andy Clarke hunts for innovative ideas at Panther Expedited Services
Business is a blur in the expedited shipping industry. Andy Clarke, president and CEO of Panther Expedited Services Inc., says it’s not...


Corrosion controller
How William Larkin shook the rust off Corrpro Cos. Inc.
When William V. Larkin became president and CEO of Corrpro Cos. Inc. in August of 2006, the business was in need of a major overhaul. The corrosi...


The transformer
How Thomas Swidarski is rebuilding Diebold Inc.’s confidence and its balance sheet
When Thomas Swidarski took over as president and CEO of Diebold Inc. in late 2005, he was taking the helm of a company that had been beat up pretty ...


Driven to succeed
The 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year honorees represent great accomplishments.
Celebrating entrepreneurs and the businesses they build and grow has been a priority for Ernst & Young for more than two decades. We are proud to...


The next generation
How Bob Joyce is investing in the future of Westfield Group with a leadership development program
Six years ago, Westfield Group was reporting less-than-acceptable bottom-line results.Bob Joyce, chairman and CEO of the insurance, banking and financ...


Polishing the jewel
How Bill Considine puts the shine on service at Akron Children’s Hospital
Bill Considine has an unfinished suncatcher in his office. It catches the rays of the sun and reflects them through its colored glass to brighten the ...


Defining excellence
How Luis Proenza gave the University of Akron an image overhaul
 When Luis Proenza became president of the University of Akron, he wasn’t exactly taking the helm of an Ivy League institution. The university had a r...

More Leadership




Team captain
Gordon Gund talks business, basketball and adding value to people's lives.


Perennial success
As Tom Doak prepares for retirement after 37 years at Yoder Brothers, he leaves his successor with a company that's gained world leader status.






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