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Managing Anger in Controversial Times

Managing Anger in Controversial Times

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...
Practical Ways to Cope with Uncertainty

Practical Ways to Cope with Uncertainty

by Marlene Chism | Mar 18, 2020 | Change, Empowerment, Mindset | 1 comment

The disruption of the COVID-19 virus is creating uncertainty, fear and chaos. Dominoes are falling all around us. What affects one affects all. The world seems to be coming to a screeching halt and life as we knew it is no more.  Everyone is affected and no one is...
The Power of Decisions

The Power of Decisions

by Marlene Chism | Mar 25, 2019 | Awareness, Empowerment, Thoughts from Marlene

I made a DECISION two years ago that I wanted dance to be part of my life. So I signed up for both group and private lessons. Then I DECIDED to seek out places to do swing dance or Lindy Hop when I travel. Last year while doing a project with LinkedIn Learning, I...
Inner Conclusions Determine Outer Results

Inner Conclusions Determine Outer Results

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

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...
4 Coaching Mistakes and How to Course-Correct

4 Coaching Mistakes and How to Course-Correct

by Marlene Chism | Nov 5, 2017 | Communication, Empowerment, Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama

Coaching employees to improve performance can be tricky. Even though your intentions are good, your employees may resist or get defensive. If you get distracted, the conversation goes south without you knowing why. Here are four mistakes leaders make when coaching...
Stop Resisting Their Resistance

Stop Resisting Their Resistance

by Marlene Chism | Sep 24, 2017 | Awareness, Empowerment, Leadership

There’s an elephant in the room; an issue you need to bring up, but you keep putting it off. You know that when you finally speak up, there’s going to be a derailing and you don’t know where to go in the conversation. Derailing comes in many forms:...
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