Makarios Consulting Blog

Month: February 2024

5 Game-changing Behaviors to Make Your Next Meeting a Homerun

When was the last time you considered it a joy to be in a two-day meeting? For me (Rip), it was within the past two weeks. What made my client’s annual leadership team meeting a pleasure was five healthy behaviors that were on full display throughout the two days. And, I assure you, these behaviors… Continue reading 5 Game-changing Behaviors to Make Your Next Meeting a Homerun

The Cost of Avoiding Feedback at All Costs

No leader enjoys having a redirecting feedback conversation with an employee who is performing at a sub-par level. However, the lengths to which many leaders will go to avoid that conversation are nothing short of incredible. We have seen time and again that leaders will: Move the employee to another department, passing on the problem… Continue reading The Cost of Avoiding Feedback at All Costs

9 Essential Questions to Help Tackle Tough People Issues

People issues plague business. As a leader, you have the primary responsibility to deal with them – and deal with them you must, because such issues never resolve on their own! People problems come in various stripes. There are the toxic superstars: people who produce phenomenally for your company, yet are abrasive to work with.… Continue reading 9 Essential Questions to Help Tackle Tough People Issues