by Deanna Maio | Jan 11, 2026 | Goals & Motivation, Productivity & Time Management
shoothead / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-NDWhat Is Burnout and Why Is It Bad? Burnout is like pornography; you may not be able to define it, but you definitely know it when you see it – or feel it! It’s that general malaise that has you pulling the covers over your head...
by Deanna Maio | Jan 10, 2026 | 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 | Jan 8, 2026 | 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 | Dec 15, 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 | Dec 14, 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 | Dec 13, 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...
