Trial members Rich Theil and Kathryn Cradduck of the Noble Foundry visited the Goering Center last week to meet with Steve Hater, Membership Director. Our team heard much laughter in the conference room, so we knew Steve was in his element, serving our mission. And don’t worry – they gave us permission to have some fun and snap this.
Why do family and private businesses choose the Goering Center?
Didn't have time to watch our new video in last month's eNewsletter? Here's another chance! Consider sharing this video to tell other Greater Cincinnati business leaders what your membership means to you! Special thanks to the members who gave their time, and to SpotOn Productions.
Welcome, new members!
Articles
Building on its 30 year history, Goering Center embraces an innovative future
There is something about “30 years” that gives us pause. Maybe because it marks entry into that “30-somethings” phase where the direction of our lives starts to sharpen or bear down. Maybe it’s generational, often defined by a transition from child to parent or ― in the case of family or private business ― from one generation to the next. However, right now “30” is taking on some enormous dimensions for reasons that might sneak up on all of us ― a shift that we cannot afford to miss.
Inclusive Capitalism: this effort can make your success sustainable
Getting and keeping talent is one of every business leader’s top initiatives. It is also the breeding ground for many headaches as the struggle is real and constant. There never seems to be enough workers, available and interested, to get the necessary work done. Between the lack of people needing a job and the rate at which people move on to new opportunities, it is incredibly hard to adequately staff our organizations. That is where Inclusive Capitalism comes in. Inclusive Capitalism focuses on your people so your business can survive and thrive.
Save your unprotected printers from dangerous printer pranks
When printers around the world began spewing silly messages urging recipients to subscribe to a YouTube channel a few [months] ago, many considered the incident a joke. But while social media users laughed off the prank, trading stories and photos of their home and office equipment’s absurd printouts, IT pros came to a chilling realization. If someone can hack unprotected printers to deliver unsolicited messages, they can also gain unrestricted access to your sensitive data — and an entry point to your entire network. (Article provided by Modern Office Methods / Full Service Networking)
Another home run!
Member spotlight
Robbins Sports Surfaces is in this month's spotlight, or shall we say "scoreboard?" Robbins has been an active Core Member of the Goering Center for 10 years, and has participated in the Business Boards Institute and Optimizing Transition Outcomes. The family business was founded in 1894, and produces high-end hardwood flooring, bio-mechanically enhanced maple and synthetic sports floors.
Volunteer spotlight
Mark Signorelli has been a part of the Goering Center community since 2000, and is a very familiar face to our team and members. Mark was one of the key architects of our flagship program, the Next Generation Institute, and in recent years, was a partner in developing Optimizing Transition Outcomes. Thanks, Mark!
February's Rising Leader
Rachel Mason-Mendelsohn of Mason, Schilling and Mason Co., LPA is the newest semi-finalist. Keep up the great work, Rachel! Read about Rachel's recognition and nominate your Rising Leader, here.
Did you know...
March is Women's History Month, and women in family business are increasingly participating in leadership roles. In fact, 24 percent of family businesses are now led by a female CEO or President, and 31 percent of businesses predict that the next successor will be a female.
March 27 - Overview Breakfast: Strategic Planning Institute
Join us for this complimentary overview breakfast to discover if the Strategic Planning Institute can help you implement a winning gameplan for your company. Business owners who engage in the Strategic Planning Institute will learn how to make a straightforward action plan that clarifies the future direction of their business and prioritizes the work that the business’ management team needs to lead.
March 26 - Core Member Breakfast: Women in Sales
Goering Center Core Members are invited to join Dr. Jane Sojka Ph.D, UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business, in an interactive session that reveals how women communicate, sell and negotiate differently from men. Whether you are selling products or services outside your organization, or new ideas inside your organization, everyone sells something. Differentiate your business, by hiring, and developing, strong women in sales.
April 25 - Luncheon Series: Small Giants
Paul Spiegelman, co-founder of the Small Giants Community, will be speaking about the courage it takes to be a purpose-driven leader. Paul will ignite your passion for values-driven leadership, inspiring you to let purpose and people drive your business strategies.
Upcoming events
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Photo/Jay Yocis/Joseph Fuqua II/University of Cincinnati Creative Services