Every action we take is rooted in a choice. Some decisions are so routine we barely notice them, while others hold the potential to reshape the entire trajectory of our lives. And yet, while some choices come easily, others leave us stuck in a spiral of indecision. We worry endlessly about making the “wrong” choice—fearing...Read More

By Gina Trimarco Listen up, because what I’m about to share isn’t your typical academic snooze-fest about cognitive processes. After years of running businesses, training leaders, and yes, performing improv on stage, I’ve discovered something that most experts miss when they talk about critical thinking and creativity. They’re not opposing forces – they’re dance partners,...Read More

By Gina Trimarco I’ve been diving into the numbers behind employee disengagement in U.S. companies and let me tell you – the figures are shocking. The impact on productivity, profitability, and business performance is far worse than most leaders realize. Let me break down what I’ve found. The Price Tag Will Make You Wince: The...Read More

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a critical challenge that’s costing them up to 7% of their annual revenue: the growing disconnect between leadership practices and employee expectations. Recent research reveals a concerning gap between executive priorities and employee satisfaction, suggesting the need for innovative solutions that combine traditional management approaches with emerging...Read More

Selling Spoiler Alert … there is no “magic bullet” in sales. Ultra high performers understand this, but we all falter at some point (and sometimes more than once). Most of us have experienced sales slumps and have excuses for why. As a reminder, we have control over our actions, reactions and mindset even in the...Read More

By Gina Trimarco, Chief Results Officer I’m writing this post from a hospital waiting room while my mother undergoes open heart surgery for an aortic aneurysm. Sounds pretty scary, right? It is! It’s life-and-death scary and it’s unexpectedly turned my world upside down in every aspect of my life. The feelings of overwhelm, fear, uncertainty,...Read More

By Gina Trimarco, Chief Results Officer Every November, I make time to look at our business and ask the challenging question: “What’s not working and needs to be improved?” Then, I get to work on the following year’s business plan, as I was groomed to do in my corporate  days. This year the process was more...Read More