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How to adapt to changing work force demographics

How to adapt to changing demographics

Jim Nixon takes Varel International from chump to champ

Phillip Carter’s keys to maintaining a service-oriented culture

How Phillip Carter grew Texas Cash Cow by focusing on service

How Jim Bolch got Exide Technologies to play to win

How to get your employees excited about new challenges

How Barry Davis led Crosstex out of the biggest crisis it ever faced

Keys to piloting a business through a troubling time

Rob Prinzo tells you why your plans never work out

How to be more successful at project implementation

Movers & Shakers

People and companies making a difference in Northeast Ohio

How Bill Conner refocused Entrust

How to lead changes in your organization

How Infor improved its sales approach

How to place calls and leave voicemails that generate responses

How Tom Oakley established rapport at ChanTest

What to do before you start making changes

Howard Slater’s plan to use insurance as an investment

How to create a personal investment plan using insurance

How Martin Richenhagen spends up to $300 million a year to grow AGCO

Investing in R&D grows your business

How Hal Uhrman takes a long-term approach to lead State Industrial Products

Slow and steady wins the race

Carlos Sepulveda taught his Interstate Batteries team to embrace conflict

Conflict can be a good thing

Jim Aronoff’s tips for cultural change

How Jim Aronoff turned strategy into a culture at Thompson Hine

All-star leadership

How André Thornton builds a strong business

Pierre Panos’ tips for setting your business apart

Pierre Panos drives growth by differentiating his businesses

How Millard Choate successfully led Choate Construction through the downturn

How to fight when business is tough

How Ken Menges implemented a survey at Akin Gump to ensure employee loyalty

Ask employees how to improve

How Stephen Newlin changed the culture to improve performance at PolyOne

How to change your culture

MAG Mutual President Darrell Grimes shares his three keys to growth

How to make a better plan

How Tom Sanderson searched for new owners and a better future at Transplace

How to find new ownership

Tom Baugh’s tips for building trust with employees

“People intrinsically want to believe that they are trustworthy.”

People and companies making a difference in Northeast Ohio

Gregory Hartley’s military principles for business

“Spies understand that every person they meet has some value.”

How Northeast Ohio workplaces are improving

The 2011 survey results are in

How University Hospitals plays a role in the region’s economic development

“We should be doing this in every industry here in Northeast Ohio — manufacturing, business, advertising, fill in the blank."

How Fleet Response grew during the recession

How to grow your business even in tough economic times

Movers & Shakers

People and companies making a difference in Northeast Ohio

How Tom O’Shea worked with customers to grow

How to determine what you can do for customers

How Phil Rykhoek successfully guided Denbury through a major acquisition

How to merge two companies

Chuck Wade’s tips on creating a drug-free workplace

How to save costs and reduce problems

How Ted Turner has built success by sticking to a few key principles

The qualities needed to succeed in business

How Jeffrey Bowman acted with a sense of urgency to change Crawford

How to create accountability

Gail Warrior helps employees reach their full potential

How to ask questions and better listen to employees so you can help them

How Nancy Brown engages employees to improve the American Heart Association

How to get employee feedback

How Progressive creates a greener fleet

How to evaluate green and sustainability options for your corporate fleet

David Lingafelter keeps Moen flowing strong through strategic planning

How to focus on strategic planning

Movers & Shakers

People and companies making a difference in Northeast Ohio

How MRN Ltd. is revamping downtown Cleveland

How revitalization efforts are changing the face of Cleveland

Mark Leuenberger’s takes Cox Enterprise to new green levels

How Cox Enterprises reduced fuel consumption by 8 percent

Build a better relationship with your accountant

How to make your business attractive for financing

How to improve your cash flow

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