Ron Ciancutti

Ron Ciancutti worked in the parks and rec industry since he was 16 years old, covering everything from maintenance, operations, engineering, surveying, management, design, recreation, and finance.

37 Articles

The Power of Small Business

Opportunity is just the first step toward success "Whenever you see a successful business, someone made a courageous decision." -Peter Drucker (Austrian-born American

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Columns 5 min read

Know Thyself

Self-measurement tools for career success Drew was a natural leader. From the time he was a young boy, people gravitated to his personality-driven initiatives. Whenever

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Columns 6 min read

Missed Opportunities

The job seemed simple enough. Due to the increasing wake from the lake as boaters entered the boat-slip area, a break wall was necessary to minimize the wave impact at the marina.

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A Step Ahead 4 min read

“I Don’t Know”

It may not be a popular answer, but it’s honest In business and everyday life, there is a phenomenon that occurs frequently with endless

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A Step Ahead 4 min read

Keeping Employees Engaged in Projects Helps Ensure Workers Are Invested

Run To The Roar On any project, it’s important to remember there’s a human element connected to each task. No matter how automated

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A Step Ahead 3 min read

Dale rolled over in bed and glanced at the clock. It read 6:02 a.m. It would be another hour before sunrise. He swung his feet to the side of the bed, tugged the one blanket he slept with into place, and headed to the bathroom.

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The Benefits Of Consulting Colleagues

Long before business meetings included projections and metrics, the people sitting around a table talked about how things were going. They asked about the families and inquired about the “work family”—the gang that worked together all day.

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Build Faith

Most days I take the same on-ramp at the same highway intersection. On this particular day, I was greeted by a giant orange sign that warned me of a “Flagman Ahead.” There wasn’t.

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April 2023 5 min read

Lighten Up

While wandering through a gift shop recently, I came upon a shelf full of mugs and miniature trophies. Each was emblazoned with a bold line that read, “World’s Greatest Dad.”

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A Glass Half Full

Carolyn tied off the blue recycling bag after rinsing out the bottles and placed it in the bin the city had provided.

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When Forty Winks Are Not Enough

Sleep-related problems affect 50- to 70-million Americans of all ages and socioeconomic classes, according to a 2022 study completed by sleephealth.org.

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The Basics Of Belt-Tightening

A friend of mine does small- to medium-sized construction jobs—he installs driveway fences/gates, room dividers, drywalls and tapes a kitchen ceiling, etc.

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Columns 4 min read

Ron Ciancutti

The Power of Small Business

Know Thyself

Missed Opportunities

“I Don’t Know”

Keeping Employees Engaged in Projects Helps Ensure Workers Are Invested

Combat Loneliness With Love

The Benefits Of Consulting Colleagues

Build Faith

Lighten Up

A Glass Half Full

When Forty Winks Are Not Enough

The Basics Of Belt-Tightening