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BizTimes Media 2014 Giving Guide

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.

The ultimate response to ‘I want to think about it’

When a customer says “I want to think about it” or “I need some time to think it over” it's one of the most frustrating expressions a salesperson can hear. You feel helpless, or if you've been poorly trained, you lapse into some manipulative dialogue that proves you’re both a bad salesperson and you’re only there for the money.

Sendik’s at The Corners

Balistreri owned and operated Sendik's Food Market will open a 32,000-square-foot grocery store in The Corners of Brookfield development.

Foster creativity

Ellen Homb
President
2-Story Creative Ltd.
Milwaukee
Industry: Marketing and public relations
Employees: 10
www.2-story.com

Personnel File

Architecture


Milwaukee-based Madisen Maher Architects has hired Ryan Thomas as architect and project manager. Thomas has 16 years of design/build experience as a project architect.

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Biz Notes

Marcus Hotels & Resorts


Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp., received three national awards for The Pfister Hotel's 120th anniversary book and film.

Build a culture of forgiveness: Creative energy reduced in workplaces that foster blame

Two monks were strolling by a stream on their way home to the monastery. They were startled by the sound of a young woman sitting by the stream, crying softly. She needed to cross to get to her wedding, but she was fearful that doing so might ruin her beautiful handmade gown.

Become a high performance team: How to navigate the stages of team development

Question:


"I'm part of a leadership team that has two new members and one person who's moving into the top role after being part of the team for a long time. Stating the obvious, we're dealing with changes in the team as we deal with change within the company and in the market we operate in. Can you give us some practical tips for working on our team effectiveness?"

Advance to the next level: How to move through the stages of a company’s growth

Do you know what stage of the organization life cycle your business is currently in?

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