by Marlene Chism | Mar 15, 2023 | Communication, Conflict Capacity, Culture, Leadership
Have you ever noticed that short term fixes never create long term results? If there’s some problem that keeps reoccurring, and you’ve tried to fix it but it isn’t working, here’s what you need to know. You can change the policy. You can do a...
by Marlene Chism | Mar 1, 2023 | Awareness, Communication, Emotional Integrity
Have you ever had feedback that stung a little? Do you reflect on your weaknesses or do you feel too vulnerable to accurately assess your challenges? My suggestion is to feel the fear and do the assessment anyway! You are stronger than you think you are! Take an...
by Marlene Chism | Feb 15, 2023 | Communication, General, Leadership
Whether it’s at work or at home, it’s our relationships that make up quality of our life experience. Many of us work on our “soft skills” to be better in our communication and relationships. But guess what’s more important than...
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...
