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Decide to Live Intentionally

Decide to Live Intentionally

by Marlene Chism | Jun 30, 2018 | Leadership, Leadership Fluff & Other Stuff

Make a decision to live more intentionally. Rather than reacting to the rude comment, being triggered by ignorance, or just following the pack, decide who you are in advance. The key here is to decide.   Decide to focus more on what you want and less on what you...
The Radical Listener Owns the Conversation

The Radical Listener Owns the Conversation

by Marlene Chism | Apr 17, 2018 | Communication, Leadership | 14 comments

The most difficult discipline for most executives is listening. Listening is easy when you like what you are hearing or when working with an upwardly mobile and eager employee. But try listening when you or the other is angry. Try listening when your emotions scream...
Politics Provoked the Pain Body: How to End the Cycle

Politics Provoked the Pain Body: How to End the Cycle

by Marlene Chism | Nov 12, 2016 | Change | 0 comments

The collective “Pain Body” in our nation is expanding. The Pain Body is an entity that wants to live. It thrives on the lower frequency emotions of blame, resentment, anger and hatred. It uses any reason as an excuse for violent language, and violent behavior. Think...
We Are All Adults: The Ultimate Red Flag

We Are All Adults: The Ultimate Red Flag

by Marlene Chism | Jan 12, 2015 | Critical Thinking, Leadership Lesson | 0 comments

“We’re all adults here!” That statement is always a big red flag that drama is right around the corner. You can’t rely on good behavior, good decision-making, or good ideas just because people are a certain age and are considered to be “adults.” Adults hold grudges,...
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