Why Promising Acquisitions Fall Short
Why do promising acquisitions fall short? Executive coach Maria Arnone explores the leadership and relationship challenges that can undermine success.
The Relationships That Can Make or Break a Business
Even successful business partnerships can be undermined by mistrust. Maria Arnone explores how entrepreneurs can build stronger, more resilient relationships.
Strengthening Shared Leadership
How can an organization support two executives newly appointed to share responsibilities for taking over an important function which was suffering morale setbacks resulting from a volatile and abusive leader? This was the question posed by a savvy CEO, concerned about...
When Chemistry Sparks Like a Faulty Wire
What happens when talented executives simply don’t get along? Maria Arnone shares how understanding differences can turn workplace friction into collaboration.
Coaching in an “Us vs Them” Environment
The animosity between Alex and Carlos extended beyond their immediate encounters in the business. Their direct reports were careful to align their allegiance within their group. Both groups displayed an “us versus them” attitude. Alex was an optimistic and...
Decision making differences
“They brought me in for my experience and contacts. We had a good year, yet I am laboring under a boss who second guesses me, and makes my life difficult. My review was devastating. I am thinking of leaving.” My client, Andrew, shared his frustration. The Chief Legal...
What is blocking collaboration?
“Can this relationship be saved?” I was asked by the Chief Human Resource Officer, who sadly said that the Investment Banking firm did not want to lose an important revenue producer unnecessarily. A new investment banking head, John, was considering eliminating one of...