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Summer is just getting started and somehow your calendar is already looking packed.Between family commitments, a packed ...
06/02/2026

Summer is just getting started and somehow your calendar is already looking packed.

Between family commitments, a packed schedule, and a full plate at work, the constant have-to's have a way of pushing your own growth as a leader to the back burner.

When life's demands start piling up and the pressure gets to you, even the people you care about most can end up on the receiving end of a conversation you wish had gone differently.

What if you didn't have to leave your next conversation wishing you'd handled it differently? You're not alone in this. At Aileron, we built our Leading Powerful Conversations workshop to help you navigate moments like this, so you're ready when the next hard conversation finds you.

You'll walk away feeling equipped and empowered to have better, more thoughtful conversations with the people in your life, starting that same day.

Reserve your spot for our upcoming workshop on June 23 to learn how to stop stumbling through difficult conversations and start leading them.

Learn more and register at https://hubs.ly/Q04jQ-ZL0

Continuing our   series, we're spotlighting Brianna Nichols who was recently promoted to Senior Accountant here at Ailer...
05/29/2026

Continuing our series, we're spotlighting Brianna Nichols who was recently promoted to Senior Accountant here at Aileron!

Brianna has been part of the team since 2022, coming to us after three years in public accounting and a degree from Saint Mary's College. She was drawn to Aileron's mission from the start, and honestly, it shows.

She finds meaning in the details, keeping systems running smoothly so everyone around her can do their best work and pouring that same care into the people she works alongside.

When asked what she's constantly striving to get better at, Brianna said: "Helping others feel seen, heard, and valued. I'm constantly striving to get better at listening to others and seeing things from their perspectives. I want to invest in people and have them know I care about them and their thoughts, ideas, and feelings."

Please join us in celebrating Brianna on her promotion!

05/28/2026

Good leaders know how to perform under pressure. The best ones know they don't have to do it alone.

Last year at Summit, Aileron coach and facilitator Erika Alessandrini led a session on sharing power for a group of leaders who thought they already had a handle on it. One idea that hit home for the leaders in that room: fear masquerading as responsibility and help promotes control, and control prevents winning.

The hardest part of growing as a leader isn't just recognizing what needs to change. It's that most leaders try to figure that out alone. That kind of honest work is hard to do in isolation, and Summit is where you do it with people who are in it alongside you.

Summit is Aileron's annual business leadership conference, built for business owners, presidents, CEOs, and the senior leaders who help move their businesses forward. Join us September 22-23 at the Aileron Campus in Tipp City, Ohio.

Purchase a President's ticket before August 1 and receive a complimentary pre-event coaching session ($300 value) at https://hubs.ly/Q04jdD8J0.

Some people make the work better just by being in the room.Meet Sam Parker, Aileron's Design Director.Sam has been part ...
05/22/2026

Some people make the work better just by being in the room.

Meet Sam Parker, Aileron's Design Director.

Sam has been part of the Aileron community for about seven years — first as a contracted team member, and earlier this year, officially joining the staff full time in the Design Director role. She leads the design of experiences, products, and creative assets that bring Aileron's brand to life. She has a rare ability to take a fuzzy idea and hand it back to you as something clear and usable — which is why her teammates have taken to calling her "word girl."

When we asked what she's always working to get better at, she didn't hesitate:
"Deepening my relationships. I believe relationships are the primary source of joy, purpose, and fulfillment in life. There's always plenty to learn when it comes to how we love, understand, communicate, and create harmony with those closest to us."

That's Sam, and we're glad she's here.

Aileron founder Clay Mathile used to say, "If I ran a popcorn stand on the corner of Third and Main in Dayton, I'd have ...
05/21/2026

Aileron founder Clay Mathile used to say, "If I ran a popcorn stand on the corner of Third and Main in Dayton, I'd have an outside board." He said it to every business owner he met, because he knew firsthand the difference it made when he owned the Iams Company.

If you are wondering whether yours is doing that, or if you are thinking about building one from scratch, our upcoming workshop Leading a High Performing Board on June 17 was made for you.

Learn more and register at https://hubs.ly/Q04hzXcc0

Behind every thriving business is a leader doing the work.Today we're celebrating the CEOs in our community. Thank you f...
05/18/2026

Behind every thriving business is a leader doing the work.

Today we're celebrating the CEOs in our community. Thank you for making the work we do matter. Happy National CEO Day!

Show your CEO some appreciation by tagging them in the comments below.

Continuing our   series, we're spotlighting Lauren Mathile, Aileron's Brand Communications Manager.Lauren is no stranger...
05/15/2026

Continuing our series, we're spotlighting Lauren Mathile, Aileron's Brand Communications Manager.

Lauren is no stranger to Aileron. After years of being part of the community, she joined the team as an intern in 2021, and now she's back. She comes to this role after building a career in PR, communications, and nonprofit work, including time in New York City, before returning to Aileron in 2026.

When asked why Aileron, she didn't hesitate: "I've seen firsthand how this organization has changed people's lives, including my own. The energy, the mission, the community — it's truly something special. Dayton is my home, and doing meaningful work here while also contributing to something greater than myself is exactly where I want to be."

Please join us in welcoming Lauren to the Aileron team!

The most grounding question you can ask when your business gets hit by an unexpected challenge: what can I influence her...
05/14/2026

The most grounding question you can ask when your business gets hit by an unexpected challenge: what can I influence here?

At last year's Summit conference our session "Navigating What You Can't Control" offered a different approach: get clear on your role in the situation before you react.

What's outside your control? What can you influence?

That distinction matters. Reacting to things outside your control drains energy. Focusing on what you can influence is where leadership lives.

One reflection prompt from that session has stuck with us:
What is one shift you can explore in the next 30 days to strengthen your business?

That's the kind of question Summit makes space for. Two days with other business owners and leaders, doing the kind of work that actually shifts the way you lead.

Business owner tickets purchased before July 1 include a complimentary one-on-one coaching session so you show up prepared.

Register now for Summit 2026, September 22 and 23 at Aileron Campus in Tipp City, Ohio. https://hubs.ly/Q04gHVB50

May is National Small Business Month – and we are marking it by celebrating 42 people who spent the last year doing some...
05/08/2026

May is National Small Business Month – and we are marking it by celebrating 42 people who spent the last year doing something that's hard to prioritize when you're running a business: investing in themselves and how they lead.

In April, Cohort 2 of the JobsOhio Small Business Academy, powered by Aileron, officially graduated! Business owners and leaders from 24 Ohio companies spent 12 months showing up for the work — coaching sessions, leadership workshops, and peer groups that challenged them along the way. Thank you to each of you for your time, dedication, and focus this past year.

We are proud of this partnership with JobsOhio and what it makes possible for Ohio's small business community. Since 2024, 78 business leaders across 46 small businesses in Ohio have completed the program. Now, with Cohort 3, the doors are opening wider. For the first time, all eligible small businesses in Ohio can apply for this free, 12-month business growth program — previously available only to recipients of a JobsOhio Small Business Grant.

Ready to invest in yourself and your business? Applications for Cohort 3 are due July 15. Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q04f_F8K0.

Next up in our   series, we're spotlighting Aileron Coach, Facilitator, and now author — Erika Alessandrini.Erika joined...
05/07/2026

Next up in our series, we're spotlighting Aileron Coach, Facilitator, and now author — Erika Alessandrini.

Erika joined the team in 2019 to surround herself with like-minded leaders who share a passion for helping people, businesses, and organizations uncover their potential. She's a fearless communicator, the kind of coach who will challenge you and champion you in the same breath.

Her debut book, Maybe It's Me: Looking Inward to Create Real Change Through Conscious Choices, is the foundation of Aileron’s Becoming a Leader at Peace, a new six-month virtual cohort for high-performing leaders ready to lead with more focus, intention, and purpose.

Erika says it best: "The goal was never to do less. It's to give the world the best of you, not what's left of you."

📕 Looking for a meaningful gift for a leader in your life? The Kindle edition of Maybe It’s Me is just $0.99 today.

➡️ The next cohort of Becoming a Leader at Peace kicks off July 13. Reserve your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q04fQgZ-0

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