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# Marabella Enterprises

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- [What the Workplace Needs Now - Respect](https://marabellallc.com/what-the-workplace-needs-now-respect/) - by Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on June 14, 2026. Third in our series “What the Workplace Needs Now” is Respect. We describe what respect at work looks like, the cost of disrespect and ways to cultivate respect in the workplace.Trigger Warning: This column contains pro
- [What the Workplace Needs Now - Community!](https://marabellallc.com/what-the-workplace-needs-now-community/) - bySanto D. MarabellaThis column was first published in the Reading Eagle on April 12, 2026. Let’s continue our series “What the Workplace Needs Now.” Today’s edition asserts that what the workplace needs now is community.What is communityCommunity is conceptualized in many ways. In one context, community has been identified as an important determinant of health
- [Letters to Santo Claus](https://marabellallc.com/letters-to-santo-claus/) - bySanto D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®[This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on December 21, 2025.] As the self-appointed moderator of workplace Holiday Cheer, I received a lot of correspondence this year from several furtive fans. I thought I would share some of them, along with my responses.To Whom It May Concern:Potter here!
- [What the Workplace Needs Now - Joy!](https://marabellallc.com/what-the-workplace-needs-now-joy/) - by Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on February 17, 2026. Welcome to the New Year and a new series of lessons. I’m calling this series: What the Workplace Needs Now! If you’re a seasoned (read “older”) human, you’ll remember the song with that title, made popular
- [Public Speaking Fear](https://marabellallc.com/public-speaking-fear/) - bySanto D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®[This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on November 23, 2025.] Glassophobia. It’s not the fear of glass; it’s the fear of public speaking. Who would have thought!According to Osmosis, glassophobia is an “anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and excessive fear” of speaking in front of people.
- [Working with Riley](https://marabellallc.com/working-with-riley/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on September 2, 2025. Back with another lesson, and today, I have a co-writer. It’s my pleasure to introduce Riley. Riley is a colleague I’ve been working with over the past few months. We met where everyone meets these days, online. They’re not much for looks
- [Speaking Up without Getting Fired!](https://marabellallc.com/speaking-up-without-getting-fired/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on July 8, 2025.by Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof® In his speech following the Bloody Sunday attack on peaceful protesters by Alabama law enforcement, Martin Luther King said that we die when we don’t stand up for what is right or just or true —
- [Pronoun Predicament?](https://marabellallc.com/pronoun-predicament/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on May 6, 2025. When I originally considered how to approach this topic, I thought a thorough review of the development of pronoun use might be helpful. Then, I thought that I should present a succinct distillation of the issue from the pro-pronoun and anti-pronoun perspectives.
- [Witnessing Workplace Bullying](https://marabellallc.com/witnessing-workplace-bullying/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on March 18, 2025 Workplace bullying is on the rise and leadership in the national arena is a big contributor! Read more to see why.Background on bullyingThere are three things I’ve learned about bullying. First, while their behavior may change from overt to covert, bullies don’t
- [Heart of Business - People First](https://marabellallc.com/heart-of-business-people-first/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on January 28, 2025 Transformation — a dramatic change, usually for the better, in form, appearance or character. In business, we often pair transformation with people or culture. Today’s story from the heart does both as you will see in my interview with Craig Poole, retired
- [Heart of Business... Developing Employees](https://marabellallc.com/heart-of-business-developing-employees/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on December 3, 2024. Teaching continues to feed my soul, and for the past 10 years, a lot of that nourishment has come from my affiliation with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance as a trainer. One reason I find training so fulfilling is I get to
- [I Fear our Future!](https://marabellallc.com/i-fear-our-future/) - As The Practical Prof®, I have done my best to walk the fine line between not being political and speaking up for social justice. It is often a challenge that weighs heavily on me. I never wish to judge or alienate, and I always want to speak up and stand up for the voices that
- [Heart of the Art of Business](https://marabellallc.com/heart-business-art/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on November 5, 2024. Today, we’re looking at stories from the heart of the arts business. Make no mistake — the arts are big business, to the “tune” of about $1.1 trillion or 4.3% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product, the measure of the value of goods
- [Office Hours:  Leadership Berks Has Heart](https://marabellallc.com/leadership-berks-has-heart/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on September 24, 2024 Today’s column is the first in a series of stories from the heart … of business. We hear a lot about bad businesses that gouge customers to earn excessive profits or ignore employee needs for work-life balance. We don’t hear enough about
- [Real Meaning of "DEI Hire"](https://marabellallc.com/real-meaning-of-dei-hire/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on August 6, 2024. We interrupt our regularly scheduled series about stories “from the heart of business,” to have this non-partisan, pro-human discussion about the phrase being thrown about, “DEI Hire.”If you’re on social media or simply paying attention, you’ve started to see or hear the
- [Stories from the Heart ... of Business](https://marabellallc.com/stories-from-the-heart/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on July 2, 2024. Thanks for your interest in Become More… inspired by Raffi. Today, we start a new series, this one focusing on the Heart of Business. For many years, I’ve talked about managing with a heart in ways that feed the spirit — it’s
- [Becoming More... Authentic](https://marabellallc.com/becoming-more-authentic/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on March 26, 2024. We’ve talked about being authentic several times in this column over the years (2016, 2017 and 2019). Each time, we focused on a different aspect of what it means to be authentic and how to be it. This time we’ll focus on
- [Becoming More... Empathetic](https://marabellallc.com/becoming-more-empathetic/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on May 7, 2024. For the past few months, we’ve looked at how my angel of a dog taught me to become more… patient, kind, accepting and authentic. In our final part of this series, we discuss what Raffi taught me about empathy. As usual, it’s
- [My Documentary Film Journey](https://marabellallc.com/film-journey/) - The decision to take and share this journey began as a result of an accumulation of significant personal losses and the delayed grief that imploded within me last fall. Namely, that I lost my parents, Anna and Sam, and treasured dog, Rafaelle, all in a three-and-a half year period. I was consumed with sadness and
- [Become More... Accepting](https://marabellallc.com/become-more-accepting/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on February 6, 2024. Today’s lesson is about becoming more accepting in the workplace.Raffi accepted everyone! Age, color, wealth meant nothing to him. Two things did: were you nice to me, did you bring him a treat?What did I learn from Raffi? That I should accept
- [7th Grade](https://marabellallc.com/7th-grade/) - I’ve been playing pickleball since June of last year. It is the first team sport that I can honestly say that I enjoy. For anyone not familiar, it’s similar to tennis with a racket that reminds me of an over-sized ping-pong paddle and you typically play with 2-person teams.When I started, it was typically with
- [Bold Journey Interview](https://marabellallc.com/bold-journey-interview/) - I was interviewed by Bold Journey. It is very personal, but intentionally so. I hope that it contributes to the mental health and wellness conversations we need to have more often.Originally published by BOLD JOURNEY, October 23, 2023 We were lucky to catch up with Santo D. Marabella recently and have shared our conversation below.Hi
- [Say “No” At Work](https://marabellallc.com/say-no-at-work/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on July 25, 2023. Just Say No! You might recall that mantra for the anti-drug campaign of the 80s… that is if you were born and old like me! Well, I’d like to reframe it for a new campaign — Say No to Employers who Disrespect
- [Self-Talk the Only Resolution You Need](https://marabellallc.com/office-hours-1-31/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on January 31, 2023. Making New Year’s resolutions is losing its appeal as an annual tradition. According to InsideOutMastery.com, only 38.5% of U.S. adults set New Year’s resolutions every year; of those, a dismal 9% successfully keep their New Year’s resolutions.So, what’s a better way? Commit
- [Mental Wellness at Work](https://marabellallc.com/mental-wellness-at-work/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on June 27, 2023. First, how readers experimented with “How are you… really?” Then, today’s lesson on mental wellness.How are you really? ProfPollI asked readers to have this conversation with a coworker:Person No. 1: How are you?Person No. 2: Fine/great and you? (typical response)Person No. 1:
- [Passion or Effort - Which one drives career excellence?](https://marabellallc.com/elementor-2948/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on February 28, 2023. Today’s lesson looks at two very different approaches to ratchet up success in your career — effort and passion. We begin with the sage (?) advice of two billionaires, Mark Cuban and Warren Buffet. That we have extraordinarily wealthy white men proselytizing
- [Let's Talk about Race - Before We Can't](https://marabellallc.com/office-hours-mar-apr-23/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on April 4, 2023. First, reader feedback from last month. Then, let’s talk about race at work.February’s ProfPollI asked readers what drives their career: Passion, effort or a blend of the two. Thirteen readers responded with careers in healthcare, real estate, social work, education:• Passion 62%• Blended
- [How are you ... Really?](https://marabellallc.com/oh-how-are-you-really/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on May 16 2023. First, reader feedback; then, “how are you doing?”Let’s Talk About Race ProfPollResults from 17 responses.QUESTION No. 1: How “woke” are you? (1 Not Woke, 5 Very Woke).1 — 6%2 — 6%3 — 12%4 — 41%5 — 35%QUESTION No. 2: Did you talk
- [Just a Dog? Some Lessons From My Best Bud](https://marabellallc.com/oh-just-a-dog/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on September 5, 2023. Dogs. Cute, lovable creatures — sure; transformative, teaching beings — oh, please… “It’s just a dog!” Right? I was so wrong. I recently had to let Rafaelle, my 11½ year old flat-coated retriever, go so he wouldn’t suffer. I know that one
- [Become More](https://marabellallc.com/become-more/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on October 24, 2023. In my last column, I talked about the passing of my dear dog, Rafaelle (Raffi). I shared the significant loss I have experienced, but also the great impact he had on my life. Your overwhelmingly compassionate response is something I will always
- [Become More... Kind](https://marabellallc.com/become-more-kind-2/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on January 2, 2024. Today’s lesson: Become More… Kind.What did Raffi teach me about being kind? Remember the saying, “they don’t have a bad bone in their body”? Well, that was Raffi. Easy-going, friendly, and happy. Never heard him growl unless we were playing rough —
- [Become More...Patient](https://marabellallc.com/become-more-patient/) - This column was first published in the Reading Eagle on November 21, 2023. This is the second edition in our series, “Become More…” First, a quick Raffi story.Raffi was a flat-coated retriever and one of the things the breed is known for its patience. He was patient to the point that he would wear me
- [LOVE IS AFOOT!](https://marabellallc.com/lia-launch/) - LOVE IS AFOOT! is afoot... and coming to Reading, PA, August 2023 “Love Is Afoot!”… is Afoot!A Brand New Original Musical is Making its Debut in Reading, PA!It’s a Loving Tribute to the Golden Era of Musicals of the 1940s… with a Modern ‘Twist!’CONTACT: Santo D. Marabella, 610-633-5234, santo@MarabellaLLC.com; Michael LaFata, 310-746-8015, mike@laceyface.comReading, PA – April
- [GRCA Breakfast](https://marabellallc.com/grca-breakfast/) - GRCA Breakfast was Emotionally Intelligent! 3 Leaders, 30 Thoughts, sponsored by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), on February 2, at the Santander Performing Arts Center was a fun and engaging early morning member breakfast program. It’s not something that The Practical Prof® is typically fond of… early mornings, that is. He’s very fond of
- [New Website Launched](https://marabellallc.com/welcome-to-the-new-home-of-marabella-enterprises/) - New Website Launched The New Year brings a new home for Marabella Enterprises’ online presence! Established in 2013, Marabella Enterprises (M.E.) creates, produces and distributes edu-tainment that makes a difference for business, not-for-profit organizations, communities and individuals everywhere.“Having a user-friendly and accessible online presence is key to business in the 21st century,” says Santo D.
- [New ME Film](https://marabellallc.com/new-me-film/) - "The Caregiver" is ME's Newest Film Marabella Enterprises has produced a new short film about family caregiving, called “The Caregiver”. The 16 minute film, powered by Reading, PA based cast and crew, features Barry Ciabattoni, Kirk Lawrence, Tom Rader and Rafaelle (M.E.’s very own flat-coated retriever diva!). Written and directed by Santo D. Marabella, The
- [3 for 30](https://marabellallc.com/3-for-30/) - Marabella Joins 3 Leaders 30 Thoughts Panel The Practical Prof®, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, will participate in the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) Breakfast4Success program, 3 Leaders 30 Thoughts, on February 2, 2023.Marabella, who has served as a facilitator/trainer for the GRCA since 2015, is proud to join Brianna Campbell and Adrean Turner, as they
- [Honoring MLK](https://marabellallc.com/honoring-mlk/) - Honoring MLK: 60 Years After Letter from Birmingham Jail “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Between 1956 and 1965, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and jailed 29 times. The charges, filed mostly by states in the South and the federal government included minor

## Pages

- [Home](https://marabellallc.com/) - Advocate. Educate. Entertain. Our Mission Theater, film, television and education are powerful by themselves. But together, they can craft engaging and evocative quality programs and projects that have meaningful and positive social impact. Marabella Enterprises (M.E.) creates, produces and distributes edu-tainment that makes a difference for business, not-for-profit organizations, communities and individuals everywhere. Facebook Twitter
- [Getting COMPLETE](https://marabellallc.com/getting-complete/) - World Premiere! THEATER FOR THE NEW CITYCrystal Field, Executive Directorpresent Getting COMPLETEby Santo D. Marabella January 14-31, 2027Theater for the New City155 First AvenueNew York, New York 10003 Getting COMPLETE is what happens when the bully grows up! DescriptionThis is the story of what happens when the bully — and their target —grow up. Jo was an angry,
- [Theatre](https://marabellallc.com/theatre/) - Theatre, like life, is improvisational, in the moment and authentic. M.E. creates and produces theatre that tells contemporary stories relatable to a wide range of audiences. M.E. always looks for opportunities to develop and share new stories for the stage – proscenium, blackbox or beyond the wall. Theater for the New City and Exec Dir,
- [The Practical Prof](https://marabellallc.com/tpp/) - Home of The Practical Prof® Is your organization in need of a little Heart & Spirit? Whether you need a speaker for your annual meeting, a trainer for your employee development or a case statement for your cause, The Practical Prof® can help! Learn More Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Work with The Practical Prof® The
- [The Lessons of Caring Book](https://marabellallc.com/the-lessons-of-caring-book/) - The Lessons of Caring Caring for your loved one doesn’t mean losing yourself. This book shows you how to stay strong, be supported, and connect to a community. BUY ON AMAZON BUY ON B&N BUY ON APPLE If you’re a family caregiver, you already know: It’s a labor of love, but it can be exhausting
- [Books](https://marabellallc.com/books/) - In addition to the newspaper columns, The Practical Prof® currently has three books (one of which is a revised edition). They are listed below and available from your favorite online bookseller. The Lessons of Caring (2024 Edition) The new edition contains an additional lesson on After-Caring, as well as access to Marabella’s short film, “The
- [Il Mio Posto a Tavola](https://marabellallc.com/il-mio-posto-a-tavola/) - Click on the image below to visit our website and learn more about the new documentary film from Marabella Enterprises and Schott Productions.
- [Film & TV](https://marabellallc.com/film-tv/) - Storytelling in film and television is a wonderful way to advocate, educate and entertain. M.E. and Santo D. Marabella create and produce meaningful projects about contemporary social issues and concerns.Here are some past productions. We’re always exploring opportunities to develop more! Il Mio Posto a Tavolo(My Seat at the Table) SynopsisRescued as a baby from
- [Services](https://marabellallc.com/services/) - Educational Philosophy Speakers, trainers and consultants offer a variety of strategies and tactics to move an organization forward. The Practical Prof® believes that sometimes to go forward, we need to take a step back. In this case, I want to take you back to the basics of business success – where values-based principles guide workplace
- [The Practical Prof - broken](https://marabellallc.com/the-practical-prof-broken/) - Home of The Practical Prof® Is your organization in need of a little Heart & Spirit? Whether you need a speaker for your annual meeting, a trainer for your employee development or a case statement for your cause, The Practical Prof® can help! Learn More Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Work with The Practical Prof® The
- [The Practical Prof-test](https://marabellallc.com/the-practical-prof-2/)
- [Partnerships](https://marabellallc.com/partnerships/) - The Practical Prof® & the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Training emerging leaders in the Greater Reading region For more information about booking any of these workshops on-site at your organization or company and virtually, or if you would like to participate in these workshops scheduled at the GRCA’s Center for Business Excellence, contact: Mark DolinskiVP
- [Entertainment](https://marabellallc.com/entertainment/) - There are many ways to affect social change. But, few have the power of theatre, film and TV to engage, provoke, inspire and empathize. M.E. believes that theatre and film are the ultimate “call to action” that pervades social media in the 21st century! And so, we create, produce and distribute entertainment properties with a
- [Contact](https://marabellallc.com/contact/) - Contact Marabella Enterprises I would love to hear from you. Please complete the form below to inquire about Entertainment projects or The Practical Prof’s® speaking, writing or training. Thanks!-Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof ® and President, Marabella Enterprises, LLC Contact MEEE Your Name * Your Email * Phone (area code + number) Area
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