by Marlene Chism | Sep 28, 2022 | Conflict Capacity, Leadership
It’s easy to categorize team problems as employee burnout, apathy or lack of engagement. And while there may be burnout, apathy or disengagement, the root problem may be due to ineffective leadership. By eliminating mismanagement, lack of initiative and power of...
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...
by Marlene Chism | May 27, 2022 | Critical Thinking, Emotional Integrity, Leadership, No-Drama Leadership
Strong emotions can derail even the most stable leader, given the right timing and circumstances. When we feel we’re at the mercy of our rage, anger or resentment, we react swiftly, only to have regrets later. We stay on the hamster wheel of anger, reaction and...
by Marlene Chism | Aug 11, 2021 | Enlightened Leader, Leadership, Leadership Lesson, Mindset, No-Drama Leadership
Even if your organization doesn’t offer leadership development you can still work on your own identity and elevate your own capabilities. In this Linked In Live I’ll share some of the steps you can use to start crafting a new future leadership identity. Here’s...
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...
