by Marlene Chism | Nov 3, 2021 | Awareness, Change
Our brains are wired to minimize uncertainty, therefore we create assumptions about how the world works. That’s why we all have biases! Before trying to educate others on how biased they are, understand this: We all are! We can’t not be biased, because we...
by Marlene Chism | Aug 18, 2021 | Change, Communication, Culture, Transform Culture
A big complaint I hear is “The top performer a bully, but their performance is stellar.” The real problem here is that behavior is not considered a part of performance, so it’s justified instead of corrected. The behavior allowed then becomes the standard. What...
by Marlene Chism | May 22, 2021 | Change, Communication
We are standing at the intersection of change and transformation, also known as the new normal. Change is how we respond to outside circumstances and transformation is how we adjust internally. Today’s new normal requires leaders to combine the ability to adapt to...
by Marlene Chism | May 9, 2020 | Change
I was in my late thirties and stuck. I had been a factory worker for most of my adult life. While I appreciated my job and the 401K I had new desires. The problem was I didn’t believe in myself or my dreams. The story I had about myself created suffering. I was too...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 20, 2018 | Change, Mindset
Have you noticed there’s a specific time of year when almost everyone takes some down time to reflect and plan? That time is generally speaking sometime between December 27thand January 5th. We vow to do better each year—to take down time when we need it, and to stay...
by Marlene Chism | Jan 17, 2018 | Change, Responsibility
What do you want for 2018? Better health? A cleaner office? Better relationships? More time to do what really matters to you? Whatever it is that you want, you have to want it more than what’s standing in your way. Today’s thought is inspired by my own...
