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Maria’s weekly expert insight on empathy-led business, culture and brands
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Are You Confusing Kind Clarity with Harsh Directness?
Clarity is kind. When you clearly communicate in a way others can understand so they can continue the dialogue with you, that is empathy in action. Whether that communication is giving your 8 year-old his morning routine instructions or sharing information with your customers, being clear is a gift that helps you both realize shared…
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Who Influences You – and Who Do You Trust?
Thought leadership is nothing new. Strong personalities make up the fabric of business success folklore. Henry Ford. Richard Branson. Steve Jobs. Oprah. Sara Blakely. Mark Cuban. Jessica Alba. Tony Hsieh. Since becoming an entrepreneur in 2008, I have been exposed to so many more of these cult personalities that many folks who still work in…
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Living a Life of Integrity
My dad, Joseph Piccininni, passed away at 93 years young at the beginning of July. He fought a ridiculously brave fight, constantly getting up again after heart issues, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and more. One thing you never did with my dad was count him out! For those who knew him, my dad LOVED a…
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