by Marlene Chism | Dec 20, 2018 | Change, Mindset |
Have you noticed there’s a specific time of year when almost everyone takes some down time to reflect and plan? That time is generally speaking sometime between December 27thand January 5th. We vow to do better each year—to take down time when we need it, and to stay...
by Marlene Chism | Jan 8, 2018 | Communication, Stop Workplace Drama, Transform Culture |
Observe the conversations in your workplace. Do you hear your colleagues and employees talking about what’s possible, or are they complaining about the past? Are conversations moving forward or spiraling down? Do people support each other or gossip? Here are eight...
by Marlene Chism | Jan 1, 2016 | Change, Leadership, No-Drama Leadership |
When writing No-Drama Leadership which was published in 2015, I had the privilege to interview one of the greatest leaders of our time, Francis Hesselbein, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. Frances defines leadership as a matter of how to be, not how to do,...
by Marlene Chism | Jan 1, 2015 | Critical Thinking, Enlightened Leader, Leadership Lesson, Transform Culture |
While working in Canada this year, I spent some time in Quebec City, where I got to walk through the first Holy Door outside of Europe. A Holy Door can only be ordained by the Pope and must be granted during a time of celebration known as jubilee. The door is open for...
by Marlene Chism | Dec 31, 2013 | Change, Engagement, Stop Workplace Drama |
Happy New Year! If you are like me, you’re thinking about the year and how you want to reinvent, create something new, or improve in some way. If you want to add value, consider getting rid of those things that don’t bring value to your personal and professional...