by Kathy Marcino | Mar 26, 2020 | BLOG, Conflict
Well, we didn’t see this coming. I’m a creature of habit. And although I don’t always stick to it, I love my routine. Especially when it comes to my job. I have a great office at home. Lots of windows, pretty view, and a 75-pound Goldendoodle, Charlie, at my feet. My husband also shares the […]
[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 | 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 | Dec 19, 2017 | Conflict
We all strive to work in a harmonious environment. But – that’s not reality. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Conflict can arise between employees, employees and managers, employees and customers. The result? A decrease in productivity; an increase in stress; a potentially hostile environment and a loss in sales. Don’t get me wrong. Conflict […]
[Read More] by Kathy Marcino | Mar 29, 2016 | BLOG
Conflict: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one; be incompatible or at variance; clash. We all know how important good team communication is. We all strive to work in a harmonious environment. But – that’s not reality. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Conflict can arise between employees, employees and managers, employees and customers. […]
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