by Don Maruska | Mar 12, 2019 | Leadership
Many people wrongly believe that the path to success is to be the “yes, can do” person in their organizations. While that approach shows willingness to take responsibility, it has the shortcoming of getting employees spread too thin and losing focus on...
by Don Maruska | Feb 19, 2019 | Leadership
Top leadership jobs are tough. While you come into a leadership position with lots of enthusiasm and support, both get worn away over time. So, what can you do? Think of your leadership role as coming with a pile of chips. The chips are goodwill and support you...
by Don Maruska | Jan 10, 2019 | Leadership
As we learned in the research for the book, “Take Charge of Your Talent,” the most powerful way to get more from a team is to tap the team members’ self-motivation. This shifts the dynamics from a boss or organization trying to “get people to...
by Don Maruska | Oct 3, 2018 | Leadership
Your leadership style will impact your success for better or for worse. Here are three ways to leverage your leadership style. 1. Know your leadership style and the styles of others with whom you work. There are many different leadership styles. No one style is...
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 | Jun 28, 2018 | Leadership
“What are your hopes for your business or organization?” “Why are they important to you?” I’ve asked those questions of thousands of people in companies and communities across the country. It’s enabled even the most diverse and combative interests to find creative...
