Posted on Jan 21, 2021 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| New leaders often don’t realize that that saying “yes” to leadership requires stepping out of the comfort zone. Avoidance is no longer a strategy. It’s up to you to navigate through the cultural politics, make difficult decisions and resolve conflict between employees or co-workers. Intentionally inviting discomfort can help you grow...
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Posted in Leadership
difficult conversations, Leadership, managing a team, marlene chism, new leadership
Posted on Dec 5, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Making decisions takes a mental and energy toll. Here’s how to be more intentional in your decision-making and reduce the tax on your brain.
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Posted in Responsibility
decision-making, Leadership, marlene chism, Productivity
Posted on Nov 22, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Unresolved conflict affects almost every area of business, from productivity, safety, turnover and absenteeism to the culture itself. Leaders in today’s turbulent times need more than technical experience, seniority and authority. Leaders at every level need specific skills to initiate difficult conversations, resolve conflict and inspire...
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Posted in General
behaviors, conflict, ownership
Posted on Nov 15, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Many leaders share a common yet secret concern: a belief that they may have an anger problem. But as I often tell my clients, anger is not a problem and should not be viewed as such. Anger is a part of the human experience. While it’s true that anger mismanaged can be destructive, anger managed properly can be a catalyst for positive change. The...
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Posted in Leadership, Mindset
anger management, difficult conversations, self-control
Posted on Nov 8, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Conflict is tricky. The answer is to dig deeper, find out why a manager is averse to conflict and solve the problem.
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Posted in Communication, Leadership
anger, conflict averse, identity, resentment
Posted on Oct 31, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Our brains and emotions affect leaders’ decision-making. That’s OK! Learn how to name and cope with these influences.
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Posted in Accountability, Culture, Mindset
decision-making, emotion, intention
Posted on Jul 10, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| In today’s fast-paced reactive world, it’s easy to be on high alert. High stress levels make you experience every statement, every disagreement and every criticism as a threat. As a result, the mammalian brain takes over and you become defensive.
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Posted in Communication, Critical Thinking, Responsibility
defensive, personal effectiveness, stress, triggers
Posted on Jul 9, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| A leader’s job in times of crisis is all about alignment, and alignment is about focusing energy. To keep everyone else focused, it’s necessary to lead yourself first. Here are some practical ways to lead yourself.
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Posted in Communication, Leadership, Mindset
crisis, focus, mindset, sangfroid
Posted on Jul 6, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| Leading in a COVID-19 economy requires a higher level of conflict capacity than leading when things are stable.
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Posted in Communication, Mindset
awareness, clarity, conflict capacity, crisis
Posted on Jul 5, 2020 by by Marlene Chism | 0 Comments
| We’re in the midst of two pandemics, both invisible at the root, and both causing extreme outcomes once realized. The first pandemic is COVID-19. The second pandemic is anger. Whether it’s road rage, attacks on social media, cyberbullying or terrorism, anger is escalating and spreading as only a virus can. Can we stop this second pandemic?...
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Posted in Communication, Empowerment, Responsibility
alignment, anger, Energy, Self--awareness, triggers
