by Don Maruska | Jun 20, 2019 | Career Tools
With experience as founder and CEO of three Silicon Valley companies and a venture investor in startups that became public companies, I cast a critical eye towards consultants and coaches. Now, as a Master Certified Coach, I encourage my clients, especially small...
by Don Maruska | Nov 7, 2018 | Decision Making
Just making a list of pros and cons oversimplifies the process of solving important and emotionally charged issues. For example, it’s too easy to think “How can I favor an option with so few pros and so many cons?” Additionally, simply listing pros...
by Don Maruska | Jul 10, 2018 | Leadership
Is your business stuck in one place or, worse, sliding backwards? Like humans, businesses have stages of development. Each stage presents particular challenges and opportunities. How you navigate these critical transition points will determine your business success...
by Don Maruska | Mar 14, 2018 | Leadership
Many business owners and managers bemoan the lack of talented people to fill critical positions in their organizations. They struggle to identify and recruit needed people. What they overlook is the potential to grow the people they already have. Coaching provides a...
by Don Maruska | Feb 28, 2018 | Business Growth
Entrepreneurs frequently say, “It’s a jungle out there. You either have to take business from others or have it taken from you.” While competition can be fierce, there also are opportunities for win-win transactions. Indeed, most businesses either acquire other...
