5 More Action Steps (11-15) to Reduce Stress and Drama!

Hello, Dear Kick Conflict to the Curb Readers!

Are you ready for 5 more action steps to Kick Conflict to the Curb?

I hope that you’re using the strategies that you have been learning from these posts and videos and reducing your stress and drama at work and home!
If you have questions or need more details on any of the content, please reach out and send me an email:  HERE.  

This article is Part 3 in the series: 20 Action Steps to Kick Conflict to the Curb.
Here’s a link from Part 1 where you’ll find the first 5 strategies

Here’s a link from Part 2 where you’ll find action steps 6-10

The action steps come from creating content for my virtual class and coaching clients.  If you want more information on any of the action steps, do a search in the search bar on this site: JoyceWeiss.com.

Here are action steps 11-15 and look for the rest next week. 🙂

Action Steps #11:
Invite everyone to write down their ideas on how they would change things if their name was on the building

This is a powerful exercise to do with the entire team.

I make sure that people send in their ideas anonymously to make sure that the answers are honest and bold.

I asked the CEO to leave the room during training so we could create an open dialogue with the entire team.  The CEO and I met after the session and had a direct and tough conversation.  It’s amazing how many clients want me to do this exercise after I give them options for the training.

We have some great leaders!  Now let’s get the weak ones and educate them on how to be an even better leader.

What is your answer?  What changes would YOU make if your name was on the building?  Please comment below or send me a private email. 

 Action Steps #12:
Learn something new today. Constant learning is a key to business success

How is your field changing and how can you stay ahead of your competition? 

Many of my clients share how much they’ve learned during the pandemic.  They’ve attended master classes more so than ever in their career.

Your Master Coach has created an entirely new virtual class {Kick Conflict to the Curb} and coaching packages.  I’ve enrolled in at least 10 virtual training courses to learn how to set up a virtual office, create powerful videos, connect with people in an engaging style and so much more.  My brain is thanking me and is happy.

Action Steps #13:
Ask yourself how you are Adding Value to the Company and Why should the company keep you?

This is a question that I ask almost all coaching clients. We need to toot our own horn or no one else will notice us.  There is a fine line between bragging and speaking up so others hear our ideas.
This action step is perfect when you ask for a promotion.  Share your ideas on how you’ve saved the company money or time.

At times people don’t realize how valuable we are to the organization because leaders have so much to do.  This is your time to educate them on why they need to keep you.

Action Steps #14:
Clarify the boundaries that you need to set for yourself to achieve a better work/life balance

What boundaries do you need to set with your colleagues or direct reports?

• open-door policy?
• availability for phone calls or zoom meetings?
• handling small talk about the weekend when you have deadlines?
• figuring out how to run away from negative colleagues

Once you know your boundaries share them with others and make sure to ask them about their boundaries.  We all have needs that must be met.  If not, resentment seeps into the conversations.

I belonged to numerous masterminds and loved each one.  As my business started getting busier, I couldn’t continue growing my business and spending time with all the mastermind groups.
It was a hard decision to drop out of them because each group consisted of like-minded colleagues who LOVED constant learning and growth.

Action Steps #15:
Make a list of what can be done to reduce employee burnout

• This is such an important action step because employees will come up with some great ideas that match their needs.
• Listen to all ideas.  Discuss how they could or couldn’t work.  Massage these ideas to fit with the organization’s culture.
• Ask and listen.  You will see an immediate improvement in morale.
• People want to be heard!  Have you heard me say this at least in every article?  I sure hope so.  🙂

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Which Action Steps speak to you?  What does your organization do to reduce drama and stress at work?