by Mario Raia | May 12, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
Do People Really Resist Change? People resist change. I hear this constantly. Quite frankly, I don’t believe it. If I offered to give you $5 million would that change your life? Would you resist that change? Under the right circumstances, people actually...
by Mario Raia | Apr 28, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
I can’t get everything done… Yes, you’ve felt this, and heard it from others many times. Why is this a recurring theme? As you and your organization grow, you and your systems must grow as well. The organization you have right now cannot survive in...
by Mario Raia | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
I Don’t Get No Respect… Do you remember the comedian Rodney Dangerfield? That was his signature line. “I tell you, I don’t get no respect. When I was born, I was so ugly the doctor took one look at me and slapped my mother.” Do...
by Mario Raia | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
I’ll Make Them An Offer They Can’t Refuse… One look at my name and you’ll know that I have an Italian background. You should also know that I’m from Chicago, and yes, I really do have an Uncle Vito. So I speak with some authority when...
by Mario Raia | Mar 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Management By Stick, By Carrot, Or By Inspiration? Which Do You Use? Several years ago a man named Stan Slap introduced me to the concept of managing by stick, by carrot, or by inspiration. I have found that there are times and seasons for each style. However, one in...
by Mario Raia | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Problem of TMI (Too Much Information) How many times have you made a decision that seemed to make sense at the time, but in retrospect, turned out to be less than optimal? Many times, it is not your fault. Leaders become trapped in a conflicting world....
