by Marlene Chism | Mar 22, 2020 | Enlightened Leader, Mindset |
Google initiated a two-year study on team performance to find what the highest-producing teams have in common: psychological safety. Psychological safety promotes creativity, moderate risk-taking and increased innovation. Psychological safety affects engagement,...
by Marlene Chism | Oct 1, 2018 | Communication, Leadership |
One of the most valuable tools leaders have for driving results and improving performance is conversation. Your conversation can either grow your business or slow your business. This post offers three examples of ineffective communication skills and what you can do to...
by Marlene Chism | Jul 19, 2017 | Accountability, Awareness, Leadership, Responsibility |
It can be difficult to really stand out, but with a little planning and a new mindset, you can elevate yourself to be considered for the next leadership position. The side benefit is that while practicing these habits you build new leadership skills in the process....
by Marlene Chism | Oct 29, 2016 | Communication, Leadership, Responsibility |
In almost every consulting project or leadership development program I have worked on, I see a common thread that contributes to time-wasting drama: The inability or unwillingness of the manager to have a difficult performance conversation. I’m not talking about the...