by Marlene Chism | Jan 11, 2023 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Culture, Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after someone comes to you to secretly tell you what someone else said about you? You feel trapped because you have “insider information” but you don’t feel the freedom to approach the person who is saying bad...
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 | Nov 30, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Emotional Integrity, Leadership
Do you lose your cool only to have regrets later? Do you often describe yourself by saying “I have an anger problem?” Or do you work with someone who seems edgy, sharp, and simply can’t master their energy? When emotions take over it’s easy to misunderstand and be...
by Marlene Chism | Nov 23, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Leadership
The best way to resolve conflict and stop drama so that you can get back to getting things done! With the release of my latest book, From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading, came some insight packed interviews. Here are a few of these...
by Marlene Chism | Nov 16, 2022 | Conflict Capacity, Leadership, Leadership Lesson
It doesn’t take a white paper to understand that high conflict behaviors contribute to a lot of team drama and dysfunction, including poor decision-making. Conflict is even more complex when working with powerful people in high positions: Think boards, city councils,...
