by Maria Arnone | Acquisitions, Coaching, Leadership, M & A, Shared Leadership
Initial acquisition agreements represent a scenario of possibilities and excitement, yet over 75% of the acquired firms lose value in the first year. Why does it happen that time and time again the best of intentions do not yield predicted results? This blog Is based...
by Maria Arnone | Coaching, Leadership, Peer Relationships
Have you ever had a strong peer relationship that unexpectedly surprised or disappointed you? Not an open conflict, because the disagreement was resolved enough to move forward. Yet the rupture was not quite repaired. It lingered and led to a slow, pervasive...
by Maria Arnone | Coaching, Leadership, Peer Relationships, 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...
by Maria Arnone | Coaching, Conflict, Leadership, Peer Relationships, Shared Leadership
What can you do when peers are having a negative impact on you? Chemistry doesn’t have to rule your relationships and addressing this can increase your effectiveness. What follows is a case study illustrating three common sources of friction and the five steps taken...
by Maria Arnone | Coaching, Leadership
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...
by Maria Arnone | Coaching, Decision Making, Leadership
“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...
