Reflections from Aileron’s President
March 30, 2020 Redefining Flexibility Thoughts by Joni Fedders, President of Aileron It seems like reality is setting in for many of us in week two of quarantine. [...]
Shifting My Perspective: How My Aileron Internship Taught Me to Love the Process, Not the Destination
Aileron is a very unique place. Whether it’s the people, the campus or just the mission we live by, there’s something here that gives people a certain feeling when [...]
3 Questions to Ask When Evaluating New Opportunities
You and your team likely don’t have a shortage of ideas; in fact, if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you struggle with idea overwhelm, which can lead to a shortage [...]
How This Small Business Stopped the Finger Pointing
When a mistake or problem occurs in your organization, do team members usually blame a person? Or, do they take a step back and look at the system for answers? “In [...]
Have You Defined What Your Business Doesn’t Do?
If you never say no, then your strategy is missing a crucial piece. Many businesses work hard to identify and serve a target customer. But knowing which kinds of c [...]
You’re Not Alone: The Value of Asking for Help
It can feel lonely at the top. You’re giving your all, but it doesn’t feel like enough. You’ve poured your heart into your work, and you love what you do. But you’ [...]
How We Did More With Less: The Value of Systems Mapping
We’ve all been there—stuck. We’re running fast, doing more, but not seeing the results. We’re making a lot of motion but seeing little progress. Sound familiar? It [...]
Five Steps to Escaping the Gap Trap
If you're a manager working overtime to make up for your team's shortcomings, you probably don't have time to help your employees improve their own skills. You kno [...]
Behind Summit: A Chat With Nicole Luisi
Aileron’s Director of Research & Development, Nicole Luisi, shares the beginnings of Summit, why she’s passionate about the conference, and how it helps her fi [...]
Why You Should Stop Striving for Work-Life Balance
Open up Forbes, head over to HBR, or scroll through Thrive Global, and you’ll see plenty of pieces discussing burnout. People are working long hours and neglecting [...]
Business Owner Only Hires People Smarter than Him
When Travis Greenwood was nineteen, he learned a meaningful leadership lesson he still applies today as a small business owner. Travis was a sophomore in college, [...]
This Is How You Can Make Everyone’s Job Better
Team members at Solid Blend Technologies had a unified vision, but gaps in the company’s operations were starting to show. Solid Blend Technologies is a Dayton-bas [...]