by Marlene Chism | Nov 8, 2020 | Communication, Leadership |
If in your organization there’s a high-conflict person causing disruption where team members walk on eggshells, their boss may request coaching for the high-conflict individual. Before saying yes, consider that the problem has not been accurately defined. There’s only...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 10, 2020 | Communication, Critical Thinking, Responsibility |
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. If you often wish...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 9, 2020 | Communication, Leadership, Mindset |
As our world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, we see that the uncertainty factor can be itself dangerous by causing fear and panic. 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...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 6, 2020 | Communication, Mindset |
As trite as it sounds, there are always amazing personal growth opportunities in every crisis. Leading in a COVID-19 economy requires a higher level of conflict capacity than leading when things are stable. There’s never been a better time than the present moment to...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 5, 2020 | Communication, Empowerment, Responsibility |
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...
by Marlene Chism | Mar 1, 2020 | Communication, Transform Culture |
There’s one quality that can immediately improve both your personal and professional life: Connection. Matthew Lieberman, author of “Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect,” has provided the research: Humans need connection as much as they need food...