I work with organizations and individuals who want to kick conflict and chaos to the curb - Queen of Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Does this sound familiar? 
You have a very successful training. The trainer leaves and your team is back to the status quo and nothing has changed. If so this article is perfect for you. If not I can’t wait to find out what you do to keep the momentum going.
If you answered yes to any of these questions you’ll be glad that you’re reading this post.
If not, read it anyway because I will give you ideas that you can share with your team if they are under stress about changes at work. This post will help reduce your stress and conflict in the workplace and give you some strategies on how you can look for opportunities in change.… [Continue reading]
Is there a negative person in your life that you don’t want to be around anymore?If so, I have 2 powerful tips that will help you eliminate this huge conflict in the workplace or home!
Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones.
John Lennon
Powerful Tip #1
I started using John Lennon’s quote years ago when I was working on my Masters Degree in Counseling. Many of my friends called me and complained about their kids, work, or significant other. I used to listen because that’s just what I did. Then it dawned on me that I gave them ideas on how to solve their conflicts yet they still called with the same complaints. I changed my communication with these complaining friends. I started asking them, “What are you going to do about this?” They didn’t like the fact that I started asking them to accept responsibility about how their life would not change unless they changed the “dance steps.” It wasn’t fun for them to call me anymore. I loved it because I started having more control with my free time and who I wanted to be with in my life…not people who complained and failed to focus on solutions! … [Continue reading]
Is trust and accountability part of the culture of your team? If not you may find some ideas on how to make some positive changes
in this article to reduce conflict in the workplace. If trust and accountability already exist on your team, I hope that you will send me your best practices.
The following are 2 of the most common “issues” that I hear from my clients: How to coach others to…
Good coaching and leadership help employees understand these 2 important concepts. Ownership means “state of fact of being an owner.” Responsibility means “the fact of being answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management.”
Combine the two together and we will have a strong individual who acknowledges mistakes and doesn’t blame others. What a concept! 🙂
Below is a resource that I share with my clients in our Coaching Programs. It includes easy ways to set expectations and discuss responsibility.
Promote self-awareness
Ask for a self-assessment.
Do you know the answer to the following question? How is coaching different than managing?
One of my Leadership components is a training on this very subject. My clients want their top leaders to inspire their direct reports while attaining great results. This blog will help you discover your “inner coach” which already exists. You will reduce conflict in the workplace after you add some of the ideas in this article.
The Difference Between Managing and Coaching
Managing/Directing
Coaching
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Coaching Others
Once you start using more coaching strategies you will see your direct reports open up and respect in the workplace will be evident.
Stay tuned …. Next week I will include a resource on how to coach others to take ownership. My clients are always asking me to cover accountability and responsibility in the training programs and the article will take you and your team to a new level.
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Until next time,
This is Joyce Weiss, Business Conflict Resolution Consultant
I help people become top level leaders who get GREAT results.
How do I do this?
I teach them to tackle the tough conversations with bullies and negative people to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance…
The Result? My clients get a better night’s sleep!
Feel free to call me concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, on line professional growth coaching, and keynote speeches.
Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!
See YOU Next Week.
PS Make sure and send me questions or ideas that you use when you coach others. What is or is not working for you?
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