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Don’t Fall for this Trap

Don’t Fall for this Trap

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...
Improve Your Conflict Capacity

Improve Your Conflict Capacity

by Marlene Chism | Oct 5, 2022 | Awareness, Communication, Conflict Capacity, Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama

Unresolved workplace conflict wastes time, increases stress and negatively affects business outcomes. Check out my interview with David Dye on The Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast for my expert guidance on improving your conflict capacity and addressing...
Take Charge of Your Communication

Take Charge of Your Communication

by Marlene Chism | Jun 29, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Leadership, No-Drama Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama

Your colleague cancelled a meeting, your client ghosted you, your prospect didn’t return your email, an overly emotional private email has gone viral, and your weekly meetings are all over the place. Stacked up over time, these occurrences can make you resent...
Stop Playing Power of Attorney

Stop Playing Power of Attorney

by Marlene Chism | Jun 15, 2022 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Leadership, No-Drama Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama

As a leader you should always be aware of a trap that I call “Playing Power of Attorney.” Power of Attorney is the act of representing someone other than yourself. It’s when someone comes to you with a complaint, and they claim “Everyone else...
What is Aligned Leadership Identity?

What is Aligned Leadership Identity?

by Marlene Chism | Aug 4, 2021 | Alignment, Enlightened Leader, Leadership, Leadership Lesson, No-Drama Leadership, Stop Workplace Drama

The identity shift from peer to leader is difficult especially without preparation. The first conflict is internal: The way you see yourself. In this LinkedIn Live we’ll talk about how identity influences leadership behavior illustrating the effects of three...
The Undiscussables: How to Address the Elephant in the Room

The Undiscussables: How to Address the Elephant in the Room

by Marlene Chism | Apr 12, 2019 | Accountability, Awareness, Communication, Leadership Lesson, Stop Workplace Drama

Every organization has elephants — a known problem or situation viewed as undiscussable. The elephant in the room is difficult to address for various reasons, including power structures and cultural issues. To put it into context; employees don’t speak up...
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