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How to Stop Being So Defensive

How to Stop Being So Defensive

by Marlene Chism | Jul 10, 2020 | Communication, Critical Thinking, Responsibility | 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. If you often wish...
Inner Conclusions Determine Outer Results

Inner Conclusions Determine Outer Results

by Marlene Chism | Jan 23, 2018 | Communication, Critical Thinking, Empowerment | 0 comments

We all have an inner voice that we listen to and draw conclusions from.  That voice in your head drives your decision-making, and your decision-making determines your outer results. I worked with Stephen, a business owner as his trusted advisor. During our time...
How to Recognize Misalignment

How to Recognize Misalignment

by Marlene Chism | Sep 8, 2016 | Alignment, Critical Thinking | 0 comments

One of the core components of enlightened leadership is alignment. Alignment is more than just walking the talk. Alignment is about living and leading in harmony with competing values and initiatives, both personally and professionally. Enlightened leaders know how to...
Great Leaders Make Great Decisions

Great Leaders Make Great Decisions

by Marlene Chism | Jul 10, 2016 | Critical Thinking | 0 comments

Good decisions help you save time, guide your choices, and are the foundation of good habits. Look at the root of your struggles and you will find ineffective decision-making.  Good decisions not only affect your leadership. Good decisions affect your life. Here are...
Political Drama: Are You Engaged, Enraged or Detached?

Political Drama: Are You Engaged, Enraged or Detached?

by Marlene Chism | Mar 13, 2016 | Critical Thinking, Empowerment, Engagement, Responsibility | 1 comment

We’re seeing lots of drama throughout the 2016 political debates. The good news is that we are also seeing some positive results. Those who have never been interested in politics before are getting engaged. Yet we’re still a country divided. I’m not talking about the...
Self-Talk: A Critical Leadership Skill

Self-Talk: A Critical Leadership Skill

by Marlene Chism | Jul 4, 2015 | Communication, Critical Thinking, Empowerment | 1 comment

If you have heard me speak, you have heard me say that there are only four reasons for any relationship drama. The first is the failure to speak your truth. Speaking your truth is not about using honesty as an excuse to spew anger, saying what you should have said...
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