In This Issue
This month, our featured thought leadership topics include "Personal guaranties: The enemy of limited liability," "Are you a leader that can drive results and increase the value of your organization?," and "How-to guide: What to do if your identity is stolen." Explore Scrappy Culture for Growing Businesses – a multi-day program kicking off in April – read about upcoming programming, and meet the new members joining our community.
From Our Thought Leaders
Personal guaranties: The enemy of limited liability
The limited liability protections that corporations, limited liability companies and other business entities afford their owners is one of the driving engines of our entrepreneurial economy. As long as the owners mind certain formalities and steer clear of fraudulent conduct, the limited liability feature of these business entities will protect the owners from any personal liability with respect to their business activities. It goes without saying, that this dynamic by itself allows entrepreneurs to take risks they otherwise might not take. Read full article.
Are you a leader that can drive results and increase the value of your organization?
As a Certified EOS Implementer, I have the honor of working with great leaders that want to grow the value of their business. They understand that the best leaders are those that can inspire and motivate a group of people to exert themselves to help achieve a common goal. In the words of leadership guru Jim Collins: “Leadership is the art of getting people to do what must be done.” Leadership starts with creating a vision, a common goal so people know where to go and how they will get there. As leaders, you must create the vision and provide the tools for your team to execute on the vision while inspiring them to make it a reality. Read full article.
How-to guide: What to do if your identity is stolen
When cybercriminals steal your identity, getting things back in your control can feel like an overwhelming task — but taking these steps can minimize the damage and keep yourself safer. Identity theft is aggravating and mystifying: You don’t always know when your identity has been stolen, you’ll almost never know who did it, and you don’t know what the full consequences of the crime will be. Every step you take after the crime to restore your good name — not to mention to find the perpetrator — can be trying. You could spend weeks or more getting back to a normal financial life. Read full article.
Nominate YOUR Rising Leader
Join the ranks of Bartlett Wealth Management, Doran Manufacturing, Fifty West Brewing Company, Junk King, Sweets & Meats BBQ, USI Insurance Services, and more by submitting a nomination today!
Nominees must be employees of a Goering Center Member business (family or private), and will assume senior leadership positions within the next 5 – 15 years. An independent panel of judges will select one finalist each month, for a total of nine finalists. Finalists are chosen for their demonstrated success in advancing one of the 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses.
Scrappy Culture for Growing Businesses
In-person program running every 4 weeks starting April 25, 2023
Designed for business owners/a company's leadership team, this multi-day program is built for resource-constrained companies who value the impact a great culture delivers. Six sessions include: Values & Purpose; Hiring & Onboarding; Employee Engagement; Employee Development & Performance; Rewards and Recognition; and Customer Experience & Engagement.
You can enroll in the full six-session series for the most favorable pricing, or bundle required Session 1 – Values & Purpose – with your choice of a second session to get you started on your journey. After that, add sessions as you have capacity to take on more. Interested in learning more about Scrappy Culture? Contact Jim Bax, Program Director, at 513-556-7817 or jim.bax@uc.edu.
Upcoming Events
Mar. 22 / 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. / Overview: Business Boards Institute™ and BLUEPRINT / In-person / Register
The Overview is an opportunity to understand how the Business Boards Institute and BLUEPRINT programs can work independently, or together, to deliver high-impact results for your businesses.
Featured Sponsors: HORAN, Modern Office Methods/Optimized IT, U.S. Bank/Ascent
Mar. 23 / 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. / Exploring the 2023 Economic Landscape (Inflation, Interest Rates, Employment - and You) / In-person Breakfast Series / Register
Hear three local thought leaders pinpoint the facts and provide insights into the dynamics that may affect you, your employees, and your business in 2023. *Core Members receive three complimentary registrations*
Featured Sponsors: 3 Point Legacy Advisors at UBS, Beer House / Cavalier Distributing, Dinsmore & Shohl
Apr. 6 / 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. / Principles Course / In-person / Register
Learn how to make the most of your Goering Center membership and be sure to bring along key employees and/or any family members working in the business. This 90-minute program is more than an orientation to the Center and its core offerings; it is your opportunity to meet other new members, build your network, and become part of our business community.
Apr. 12 / 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. / Roundtable Overview for CEOs/Owners/Founders / In-person / Register
Complimentary overview to learn about the Center's Roundtables program and experience a roundtable session for yourself.
Kicks off Apr. 25 / 8:00 - Noon / Scrappy Culture for Growing Businesses / In-person / Register
The program is built for resource-constrained companies who value the impact a great culture delivers. Companies can take a simple assessment to help them prioritize their focus areas, and incorporate culture-building elements over time. *Recommend attending as a leadership/management team*
Apr. 26 / 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. / Roundtable Overview for HR Leaders / In-person / Register
Following a 30-minute presentation about how Goering Center Roundtables work, HR professional attendees will be placed in groups of peers at their experience level to participate in a professionally moderated roundtable meeting.
View our 2023 Events Calendar and learn more about upcoming programs throughout the year.
Welcome To Our Community
Auer Kitchens, Ron Auer, Owner – Core Member
Avid Autocare, Lauren Nichols – Core Member
Beyond Exercise, Eric Oliver, Founder – Core Member
CIMx Software, Tony Cuilwik, CEO – Core Member
E&J Trailer Sales and Service, Erin Focke – Core Member
Executive Transportation, Tamara Bravo, Owner – Core Member
Johnson Resource Group, Bill Hagerty, Principal – Core Member
McGill Smith Punshon, Inc., Jose Castrejon, President – Core Member
In Closing
Join us on March 23 for a timely breakfast series that will provide key insight into 2023 inflation, interest rates, employment – and you. As always, thank you to our Corporate Partners, whose generosity enables us to strengthen and empower our evolving business community.
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