Are you listening?

Effective communication isn’t just about what you’re saying. Often, it’s more about how well you’re listening. In fact, listening is one of the most important skills we can develop in our professional and personal lives. So why is it that we place so much importance on having good “communication” skills and not nearly enough on… Read more »

How to Level Up Your Business – Sustainability Style

The condition of our planet is changing—and not for the better. Pollution levels are rising, ecosystems are in jeopardy, and scarce resources are being depleted. This is just some of what is seen, but we must consider that which is unseen as well; like the rising temperatures of the Earth, the toxins emitted into the… Read more »

Getting back to normal has not been an easy task

Manzella Marketing has been serving our clients longer than one-third of our employees have been alive. It’s been over 30 years since I opened the agency, then shortly thereafter left my full-time job to devote 100% of my attention here. So it’s safe to say, I’m deeply invested in our success, with a hunger and devotion to be… Read more »

Anxious? You’re Not Alone

In today’s business culture, there’s constant pressure to be competitive, hard-working, and successful. But are we just not going to talk about the inevitable stress, nerves, and unease we may be dealing with as well? We all encounter stressors and challenges in life, no matter how accustomed we are to our daily routine. It’s important to… Read more »

When your home becomes your office

Strategies for staying productive While working from home, it’s easy to get distracted by family members, household duties, and pets. Planning out your work for the day and scheduling breaks allows you to be productive at work and on the home front. In this blog, we’ll discuss the advantages of working from home and how… Read more »