Bernice Caruso Donato · Jul 21, 2026
Calm Leadership: Calming the Chaos Without Slowing the Business
One of the biggest challenges I encounter as a Fractional COO is not a lack of intelligence, commitment, or talent.
It is chaos.
The organizat…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Mar 25, 2026
True Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership
True Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership
At Caruso & Co, coaching is part of the work. It’s how we grow leaders while …Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Jul 14, 2025
From Reaction to Response: Leading With a Compass Word™
From Reaction to Response: Leading With a Compass Word™
There was a season in my professional life when I found myself in a quiet but constant s…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Dec 16, 2024
Character Assassination: The Hidden Betrayal in Complacency
It's easy to talk about or focus on the person who starts the fire—the one who fans the flames of gossip, actively tears someone down, or orchestrat…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Dec 18, 2023
Navigating Leadership: The Crucial Role of Self-Leadership in High-Conflict Work Environments
In the intricate tapestry of leadership, one fundamental thread often overlooked is the art of self-leadership. It's a concept that transcends the g…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Sep 16, 2023
The Power of Active Listening: Reconnecting in Disconnected Relationships
"Do you hear me and does what I say matter?" ~ Oprah
In a world filled with constant distractions and the ever-increasing pace…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Mar 28, 2023
Permission to Be Real: Allowing your true self to be seen in a world of perfectionism
In today's world, we are often pressured to conform to certain societal or cultural norms and expectations. We are constantly bombarded with message…Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Feb 20, 2023
Be Kind Even When You're Right
WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE RIGHT, DON'T ABANDON KINDNESS
We've all been in situations where we are convinced we are right about something, but in our …Read more
Bernice Caruso Donato · Dec 8, 2022
The Hustle, Bustle and Magic of the Holiday's
There is just something about Christmas lights that makes this time of year magical for me. And if it snows, bonus! As exhausting as it is, I love d…Read more
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