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 19, 2019 | Culture, Human Resources, People
In preparation for our February 6, 2019 event titled, “Attracting Talent in a Competitive Labor Market”, we polled our clients so we can ask a panel of business owners their experience in these areas. Below are the results of our poll. Question: What has...
by Don Maranca | Jan 15, 2019 | Human Resources, Infrastructure, People
By Ed Bierschenk, TAB Facilitator and Business Coach Every business owner has struggled at one time or another to have the right person in the right seat. Authors Jim Collins in “Good to Great” and Gino Wickman in “Traction” both emphasize the importance of investment...
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...
by Don Maranca | Jan 18, 2017 | Business Growth, People, Process
Thank you to my readers! Here are my top 5 articles with the most views in 2016. Hope you get some valuable insights on how to be better leaders in running your business in 2017 and beyond! #5 – Culture Without Habit is Non-existent! You’ve defined your Core...
by Don Maranca | Nov 18, 2016 | Business Body, Business Growth, People, Process
Have you hit a ceiling in your business? Things were finally going well but suddenly things got stuck. You’ve tried several solutions but nothing is sticking or getting you to the next level. You feel you have the right People, Processes, & Infrastructure but it’s...
