How to Deal With Someone Whose Communication Style Is Different From Yours

by Deanna Maio | Apr 19, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Uncategorized

Now that you know there are different styles of communicating, it’s time to put that knowledge into practice. Everyone will come face to face with someone who values different elements when communicating. Here are some ways to deal with each person who communicates...

Isn’t It Time To Stop Being An Employee Of Your Own Company?

by Deanna Maio | Apr 18, 2025 | Goals & Motivation, Planning, Uncategorized

Do you feel like the owner of a company or do you feel like an employee? Are you at the mercy of a never ending task list and a boss (you) that is unforgiving and expects you to do everything? Do you feel like you have to manage every single task and responsibility...

5 Top Tips To Become A More Effective Leader In The Workplace

by Deanna Maio | Apr 16, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Uncategorized

There are thousands of books on how to become a good leader, but if we look at some of the most effective and successful business leaders, we can see that they have 5 things in common. Effective leaders: Create a Positive Workplace Atmosphere Promote Collaborative...

5 Steps to Encourage Honest Feedback From Your Direct Reports

by Deanna Maio | Apr 15, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Uncategorized

As a manager, you are in charge of a team. In order to function as a cohesive unit, you need the confidence and respect of your direct reports and vice versa. But, who is going to run to the boss with their problems? Hopefully, everyone on your team will. We will...

The Simple Recipe For Effective Communication

by Deanna Maio | Apr 14, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Uncategorized

Mastering effective communication is a two-way street. But by paying attention to our own side of any conversation in the office we should be able to get our desired outcome. One effective communication recipe you can follow is: Purpose + Behavior + Feelings + Needs,...

How to Ensure That Things Are Done Consistently, Reliably, Profitably and Stress-Free

by Deanna Maio | Apr 10, 2025 | Building & Leading Your Team, Planning, Uncategorized

Create Processes and Systems and Map Them – Identify all of the tasks you perform on a monthly basis. These include lead generation, lead conversion, behind the scenes administrative operations, and the processes and steps your customer takes. Map the process by...