by Kathy Marcino | Mar 16, 2020 | BLOG, Conflict, Leadership
Well, you need a plan – and fast. There are many businesses with productive teams that have been working remotely, and successfully, for some time. But what if this is a brand-new concept for you and your employees? Obviously, this pandemic will impact the dynamics of your team. How will they communicate, work in the home, […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | May 19, 2019 | Conflict
Great things in business are never done by one person; they are done by a team of people.” — @Stevejobs You’ve heard it before. The team’s greatest asset is its people. So how do you define a team? As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of Management, “A team is a group […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | Apr 7, 2019 | BLOG
So, when I hear the phrase “spring cleaning”, I cringe. It’s not that I love to co-habitate with dust bunnies, the thought of it just overwhelms me. Does that mean I haven’t cleaned since winter? And yes, “Winter is Coming” (season 8 finally!) Marie Kondo, a tidying-up ninja and author, has taken the world by […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | Mar 14, 2019 | BLOG, Conflict
“First of all, let’s be honest. The number of businesses that fold due to bad partnerships is staggering. In some cases, they are charlatans, in others – inept business people, and others find themselves unable to scale with any growth.” Michael Gerber I love this quote. Maybe because of the word “charlatan’. I think I […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | Feb 4, 2019 | BLOG
Hiring for a new manager? Instituting a Leadership Development Program? Assessment can be key to human resources and candidates so they understand leadership styles. But, often Human Resource Managers are stuck as they do not know how to administer an assessment and then discuss results with prospects. Personality tests and assessments still hold incredible […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | Nov 20, 2018 | BLOG, Conflict
It’s all fun and games until someone takes a hit to the face. And I’m not talking about the football game. I’m talking about the Thanksgiving dinner. Ah, Thanksgiving – the day where we’re supposed to feel grateful for life’s many blessings. Sounds great in theory, right? Well, bringing the entire family together can be […]
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