by Deanna Maio | Jun 7, 2025 | Goals & Motivation, Productivity & Time Management, Video
Video Transcript: A lot of entrepreneurs fail for the simple reason that they have no clear direction. If you go to work and don’t have a plan for what you want to achieve, chaos is inevitable. This is how you end up simply answering hundreds emails or phone...
by Deanna Maio | Jun 5, 2025 | Goals & Motivation
Where do you begin when addressing a performance problem? So many managers begin in the wrong place by putting the employee on the defensive. Here are some easy ways to begin that process on the good foot and hopefully keeping the ball rolling in the right direction....
by Deanna Maio | May 13, 2025 | Goals & Motivation, Planning, Productivity & Time Management
Creating an agenda is crucial to the success of any business meeting. An agenda will determine the form and structure of the meeting so you can plan what will be accomplished. Once you have determined that, you can decide how long the meeting should last and who the...
by Deanna Maio | May 12, 2025 | Events & News, Goals & Motivation, Planning, Recommended Resources
Something’s been bothering me and I wanted to see if you can relate. A lot of people I talk to are struggling with the problem of how to use their voice and presence to be more effective speakers. It’s a shame, because the solution is actually very...
by Deanna Maio | May 11, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Goals & Motivation, Planning, Productivity & Time Management
Performance problems are not easy to deal with. It helps, though, if you have a plan in place to get a handle on the issues that affect employees that you supervise. Here are six powerful tips that can help you do a better job of tackling this aspect of your job. The...
by Deanna Maio | May 9, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Goals & Motivation, Productivity & Time Management
A little application can go a long way toward building a long term relationship. Contractors are business owners and entrepreneurs too. They have ideal customers and people they enjoy working with. Show appreciation and become your contractor’s top client. Say “Thank...
