by Deanne DeMarco | Mar 10, 2013 | coaching and training, Communicaiton Insights, Communication, Gen x issues, Gen Y, Generation X, leadership, Managing People, Team
I just finished conducting a three day manager skills workshop for today’s leaders. One of the topics that came up was the issue of respect. Some of the Baby Boomer managers were frustrated with the new workforce. They commented that there wasn’t any...
by Deanne DeMarco | Mar 1, 2013 | Conference, Leadership Development, Management, Managing People, Uncategorized
Over 40.4 million people watch the Oscars. And for their favorite categories people wondered who would win. As a manager or company leader would you receive the Oscar for Outstanding Leader? Voted on by your direct reports would they vote to give you the Oscar for...
by Deanne DeMarco | Dec 3, 2012 | Managing People, Managing Yourself, Motivation
How was your Thanksgiving? This national holiday was a time to take off from work, re-connect with family and friends and share a meal. In ancient times there was a rhythm to celebrations. People gathered to feast, sing, drink, eat, tell stories, and cease from work....
by Deanne DeMarco | Aug 30, 2012 | Communicaiton Insights, Communication, Conference, Foodservice, Hospitality, leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Managing People, Managing Yourself, Professional Development, Women Issues, Workshop
This week I interviewed Kim Ervin, Executive Director of HR for Heartland Food Corp. I asked her why she was speaking at the upcoming Inspiring Women Conference, next month in Naperville, IL. Kim said that she hopes when women hear her story they will be encouraged...
by Deanne DeMarco | Feb 13, 2012 | Communicaiton Insights, Communication, hiring Best practices, leadership, Leadership Development, Manage, Management, Managing People, Managing Yourself, Professional Development, Steve Jobs, Team
When Steve Jobs first resigned from Apple Computer some were shocked others were expecting the move. Steve had been battling cancer for several years and many suspected that the day would come when he’d have to step down. People close to him said that his...
by Deanne DeMarco | Aug 7, 2011 | coaching and training, leadership, Manage, Management, Managing People, Team
This last week I taught a management skills class to a group of first time managers. One of their biggest questions was how to delegate effectively. Many of their questions centered around two specific areas. First: how do I select the right person? And Second: ...