by Marlene Chism | Feb 10, 2019 | Accountability, Leadership, Responsibility |
Most leaders want to create an accountable culture, yet struggle with the process. The question becomes, “How can we create a culture of accountability while at the same time promote open communication, and engagement?” This article explores five reasons leaders...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 10, 2017 | Communication, Leadership Lesson, Stop Workplace Drama |
Many new leaders silently struggle in their leadership role. They avoid difficult conversations about performance because they do not have the confidence or the skill to coach others or facilitate change. Or, they do not have the critical skills to determine the root...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 29, 2016 | Awareness, Empowerment, Power |
Be careful of the tendency to say, “I have no choice but to…” As a leader, you must model responsible language that is forward moving, absent of blame and promotes empowerment. The absence of choice equals powerlessness. The experience or perception...
by Marlene Chism | Jun 9, 2016 | Accountability, Leadership, Responsibility |
So how did you become the leader? Maybe someone was promoted and there was an opening. Or due to your great technical skills, work ethic, and seniority you seemed like the perfect fit. You went immediately from “one of us” to “one of them.”...
by Marlene Chism | Mar 18, 2016 | Leadership |
MY consulting journey emerged from having spent over 20 years working for a Fortune 100 company. However, my role was not as an executive, business unit manager, or human resources professional. I was a blue-collar line worker in a food processing plant, doing...