by Marlene Chism | Feb 10, 2019 | Accountability, Leadership, Responsibility |
Most leaders want to create an accountable culture, yet struggle with the process. The question becomes, “How can we create a culture of accountability while at the same time promote open communication, and engagement?” This article explores five reasons leaders...
by Marlene Chism | Feb 10, 2019 | Accountability, Awareness, Leadership Lesson |
No matter what the business problem, whether it’s turnover, incivility, low patient scores or managers who don’t know how to give direction, all problems have one root in common: The lack of clarity. Let me make a couple of distinctions about clarity: Clarity and...
by Marlene Chism | Jan 12, 2019 | Leadership |
Becoming a great leader is a process, and a lifetime journey and never a one-time workshop. Here are nine skills to help you elevate your leadership in 2019. Skill #1 Make Clarity a Priority If you focus on any one thing it should be to make clarity a priority....
by Marlene Chism | Sep 10, 2018 | Communication, Leadership |
Many people believe workplace issues are distinct from personal issues. However, if you pay attention to your family dynamics, you’ll see many parallels. Both family dynamics and workplace dynamics offer many of the same opportunities for personal and leadership...
by Marlene Chism | Feb 20, 2018 | Accountability, Communication, Transform Culture |
Listen to the workplace conversations to get an idea of the workplace culture. The workplace conversations either drive results or drive drama. Conversations that drive results are focused on the future, what’s possible and what course-corrections are needed....