by Marlene Chism | Jan 25, 2023 | Awareness, Critical Thinking, General, Mindset
The thoughts you think can cause you clarity or anxiety. The key to clarity is to learn how to manage your thoughts instead of being led by them. Much of our anxiety is due to our unmanaged thoughts about the situation, and not so much the situation itself. Whether...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 21, 2022 | Accountability, General, Leadership
I often get asked this question, “How do I hold my team accountable without being a micromanager?” Many leaders worry about being a micromanager, but there’s a wide gap between micromanaging and having a light hands-on approach. Don’t let your fear...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 14, 2022 | General, Leadership
A question I’m asked a lot is, “Why aren’t my boundaries sticking?” There are three key reasons boundaries don’t stick: First, It wasn’t a boundary in the first place. A request or wish is not a boundary. A boundary is not a...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 7, 2022 | General, Thoughts from Marlene
This year for me has been a mixture of the best and the worst. It’s the first time I’ve been able to catch my breath in a long time. It’s a reminder to me of how life can change on a dime, and how we must travel through the hills and valleys. In 2022...
by Marlene Chism | Nov 2, 2022 | Accountability, Communication, Conflict Capacity, General, Leadership
Even with the best of intentions, conversations about performance or behavior can provoke defensiveness, and veer off track. If you’ve ever been blindsided, confused or angry from a conversation that didn’t go the way you intended, it’s likely because you fell into...
by Marlene Chism | Oct 26, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, General, Leadership
With the launch of my book, From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading, came opportunities for some great podcast interviews. From workplace conflict resolution to the 3 A’s, here are some places you can get my tips and steps to help you...
