by Don Maranca | Jun 15, 2020 | Communication, Culture, People
By: Larry Dickman (Disclaimer: No communication solution is the best for every possible crisis) Some business owners think that any negative mention in “above the line” media (Television, radio, newspaper) constitutes a crisis. No one wants their name publicly...
by Don Maranca | Mar 3, 2020 | Communication, Core Values, Culture
By: Don Maranca Have you ever had a conversation with a friend who got a divorce and was surprised, especially since they never fought as a couple? In other words, they never expressed any conflict. After a season of annual planning with my clients, the healthiest...
by Don Maranca | Aug 9, 2019 | Communication, Marketing, Networking/Collaboration, People
Are you frustrated by attending networking events and joining referral groups that are light on results? It can be exhausting and time consuming. Before you start saying “no” to every event and group, remember all those customers you have acquired through referrals. ...
by Don Maranca | May 6, 2019 | Communication, People, Solving Issues
Kids learn at an early age the horror of the word “no.” It’s a weaponized parental tool. “No, don’t touch that, you’ll get hurt!” “No, this is how you do it!” “No, you can’t have that!” and the ever popular, “no, put it back!” No wonder we grow up considering “no”...
by Don Maranca | Feb 18, 2019 | Communication, Leadership, Meetings
There’s no one thing that can do more to further a career than public speaking and presentation skill. Folks who are good at it are recognized as talented individuals who motivate, inspire and lead. At the same time, for many people, nothing is more frightening than...
by Don Maranca | Feb 28, 2018 | Communication, Core Values, Leadership, People
My son didn’t like what he heard from me, so he went to his mom and got the answer he wanted. We call this “the end-run” but it also happens in business. Ever experience dissention in your organization where employees sided with one leader over the other? It’s like a...
