Brent Welborn, Author at Aileron

Aileron, University of Dayton Center for Leadership Bring World-Class Coach Training to Ohio

Brent Welborn2026-06-24T09:55:33-04:00News|

The Dayton-based leadership development organizations, united by a shared commitment to developing stronger, more intentional leaders across the state, are making iPEC's globally recognized coach training program accessible to Ohio leaders TIPP CITY, Ohio – June 24, 2026 – This summer, Aileron is proud to bring the globally recognized Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) Coach Training [ Read More ]

Good intentions, unintended outcomes: the leadership pattern most of us don’t see

Brent Welborn2026-05-28T13:43:38-04:00Leadership, People Development|

What does it feel like to be on the other side of you as a leader? It’s hard to answer that question honestly, because the impact of our leadership is often invisible from our point of view, and it’s hard to close a gap we don’t know exists yet. Last year at Aileron’s annual two-day business leadership conference, [ Read More ]

JobsOhio, Aileron Expand Eligibility For Small Business Academy

Brent Welborn2026-06-15T09:47:32-04:00News|

Building on two years of impact across Ohio’s small business community, the program opens its doors wider for Cohort 3. COLUMBUS, Ohio – May 4, 2026 – JobsOhio and Aileron today announced that the JobsOhio Small Business Academy, Powered by Aileron, is now open to all eligible Ohio small business owners for the first time. The free, 12-month [ Read More ]

How Leaders Can Protect Their Peace Without Losing Their Edge

Brent Welborn2026-02-17T13:43:55-05:00Leadership|

When "Just Getting Through" Never Ends You tell yourself it's temporary. I’ll just get through this project, this quarter, this fire drill, then things will finally calm down – but the relief never comes. The pressure keeps building, and no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough. The patterns are becoming more difficult to ignore. [ Read More ]

Leveling Up: Unlocking Growth for You and Your Team

Brent Welborn2025-09-03T09:48:54-04:00Leadership|

3 Key Takeaways from Stacey Lawson’s Summit 2025 Community Spotlight Growth is the most powerful thing a leader can commit to—especially in times of uncertainty. When leaders choose to stretch themselves, they not only unlock their own potential but also create the conditions for their teams and organizations to thrive. At Summit 2025, as part of our Community [ Read More ]

Succession: What’s at Stake When You Don’t Have a Plan

Brent Welborn2025-06-20T13:56:18-04:00Business Structure, Leadership, People Development, Strategy|

If you’re a business owner who doesn’t have a plan for how your business will continue without you, you’re not alone. ~70% of family-owned businesses fail to survive the transition from the first to the second generation, and only about 12% make it to the third. 47% of family business owners looking to retire in the next five [ Read More ]

8 reasons you should be delegating more

Brent Welborn2025-03-20T11:36:44-04:00Leadership, People Development|

Your calendar and to-do list are probably screaming at you to delegate, but in case that isn't enough, here are eight evidence-based reasons you should invest in learning how to harness this leadership superpower. Increased engagement: Employees who feel their managers delegate effectively are 63% more engaged at work. Source: HBR Higher retention: 91% of employees say that [ Read More ]

Learn a proven approach to strategy in Discover Strategic Focus

Brent Welborn2025-02-04T11:25:07-05:00Leadership, Strategy|

As a business leader, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day whirlwind of running your organization. You have fires to put out, decisions to make, and projects to oversee —and that can leave little time to pause and consider the bigger picture. But as a leader in your business, setting and executing your strategy is some [ Read More ]

Founder’s Day 2025: 4 Ways to Learn with Aileron in January

Brent Welborn2025-05-08T10:23:55-04:00Aileron News, Founder's Day, Leadership|

As we approach January, consider the many ways you might learn about and through the power of perspective. Each Founder’s Day, Aileron honors Clay Mathile through a month of Learning, Doing, and Giving – three pillars Clay believed were essential to building a meaningful life. This year, the Aileron community is gathering on Campus on January 9 as [ Read More ]

Experience the Power of Perspective During Founder’s Day 2025

Brent Welborn2025-05-08T10:23:50-04:00Aileron News, Founder's Day, Leadership|

Aileron is excited to invite you to join us this January as we collectively set out to leverage the power of perspective to improve our businesses and our lives. Founder’s Day is Aileron’s annual opportunity for our community to gather, advance our mission, and perpetuate Clay Mathile’s legacy through a month of Learning, Doing, and Giving. Each year, [ Read More ]

3 Ways to Prepare for 2025 as a Business Owner

Brent Welborn2025-05-08T10:23:44-04:00Leadership, Strategy|

We’re knee-deep in Q4, and preparing for 2025 is top-of-mind for many business owners. If you’re ready to set you, your team, and your organization up for success next year, consider preparing in these three ways. 1. Prepare yourself: Lead your business with more confidence, intention, and clarity in 2025 Most businesses reach an inflection point where their [ Read More ]

From Day-to-Day to Big-Picture: How Two Business Owners Shifted from Reactive to Ready for the Future

Brent Welborn2024-11-13T15:15:17-05:00Business Structure, Leadership, Strategy|

Maximum Fire Protection is a family-owned and operated full-service commercial sprinkler company in Milford, Ohio. In 2013, after nearly 30 years in the sprinkler business, Renee Hoderlein and her husband, Nick, teamed up to build their own company. Their mission was to provide superior, personalized service and value by working closely with customers from project design to completion.Over the [ Read More ]

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