by Marlene Chism | Sep 20, 2023 | Alignment, Communication, Conflict Capacity, General
It’s easy to let old grudges build up and before you know it, you’re seeing the other person as an adversary. You avoid them. You gossip about them. You slowly stop being curious about them and you automatically suspect the worst. You can resolve almost...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 19, 2023 | Alignment, Communication, Culture, Leadership
I often receive invitations to “do a workshop” in hopes that the workshop will magically change behavior, produce better managers and eventually create a drama-free and accountable culture. However, a one-time event with no real mental and financial...
by Marlene Chism | Oct 27, 2021 | Alignment, Awareness, Communication, Leadership
I recently had a huge Ah-Ha! Choices are always based on something. If we aren’t aware of the basis of our choices, we live and lead reactively instead of intentionally. In my last post I talked about the hierarchy of decisions and choices, with decisions being...
by Marlene Chism | Oct 6, 2021 | Alignment, Communication, Conflict Capacity, Leadership
If you’re struggling with a relationship either at work or at home, take a look at your boundaries. Are they being respected or ignored? Good boundaries support good relationships. I’ve discovered there are basically three levels of boundaries. Level 1:...
by Marlene Chism | Aug 4, 2021 | Alignment, Enlightened Leader, Leadership, Leadership Lesson, No-Drama Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama
The identity shift from peer to leader is difficult especially without preparation. The first conflict is internal: The way you see yourself. In this LinkedIn Live we’ll talk about how identity influences leadership behavior illustrating the effects of three...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 30, 2019 | Alignment, Communication
Productive conversations turn conflict into collaboration, reduce costly mistakes and create a culture of accountability. However, productive conversations are often avoided because of a perceived difficulty in initiating the conversation. I’ve heard everything from,...
