by Don Maranca | Oct 15, 2019 | Business Growth, collaboration, People
Whether we like it or not, conflict and difference of opinion can be an important element of communication and problem solving in a healthy and growing company. Conflict can arise over information dissemination, work methodology, personal style, or even core...
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 | 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...
