Joyce Weiss

I work with organizations and individuals who want to kick conflict and chaos to the curb - Communication Strategist and Master Coach

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February 9, 2021 By Joyce Weiss

This One Idea Will Reduce Negativity in the Workplace

Are you ready to read about one idea that will reduce negativity in the workplace?

A few years ago I watched a hearing between the Secret Service Director and Congress. It was extremely heated and I knew that I was going to write about this interaction in a future article. Let me refresh your memory. A few agents drank alcohol at a retirement party. After leaving the party, they crashed their car into the white house. It was on international news for several days.

Congress asked important and tough questions to the Secret Service Director and he repeatedly skirted all issues. Congressmen and women actually said, “What are you going to do about it?” The Director said, “I first need to get all of the facts.” Several members of Congress said the same thing, “Why not fire the agents on the spot? You need to make the hard decisions.” The Director was very nervous and it almost sounded like he was covering up the “real story.”

The bottom line is that there was a huge communication breakdown in the Department. Supposedly the Director did not hear about this incident for a few days. I ask the question, why didn’t he hear about this sooner?

Reasons why there is negativity in the workplace:bullies at work | communication challenge | negativity in the workplace

  • Fear of retribution
  • Covering-up for each other
  • Dysfunctional cultural barriers
  • The wrong fit for roles and job responsibilities
  • Not knowing who to go to for answers
  • Unclear expectations
  • Too much red tape

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Filed Under: accountability strategies, negativity in the workplace
Tagged With: Coaching as a Leader, conflict in the workplace

October 22, 2019 By Joyce Weiss

Video #3 in the Series Protecting Yourself from Bullies in the Workplace

#BulliesIntheworkplace  #bullies  #CommunicationStrategies

I have an important question for you:  What is done when bullies take over in your workplace?
Clients tell me that bullies in the workplace are not punished and thrive when there is no established rule.  No one in the company has the will to stop bullying!   Many times leaders just don’t know how to change this environment.  This is one of my motivations for creating this new video series.  All the 14 videos are perfect for you to share with your team.  They are short and each one has strategies for you to put to use right away.

Welcome to the video series – “Protecting Yourself from Bullies in the Workplace.”
This video will give you information on why bullies get away with their destructive behavior.

How companies can change a toxic environment with bullies in the workplace

  • Make enforcement procedures
  • Intervene
  • Education and training are critical
  • Start documenting complaints
  • Create a code of honor to be clear about accountability when bullies in the workplace take over

Most bullies would stop if rules change and bullies are held accountable with clear expectations from leadership.

More thoughts from Joyce on bullies in the workplace

I know that this topic is hitting home to many of my readers because they send me private emails about bullies in their life.  The last few videos in the series have dealt with the definition of a bully, are you a target, and not being victimized by bullies.  We need to look internally when we meet these difficult people and take the communication skills that we already have and put them out there.  Our new tag line is “find your voice with Joyce.”  People want to be heard and gain control back.  The next videos will have strategies on what your company can do and actual words you can say.  Stay tuned because there are 14 videos in the series.

Please watch the links below if you missed the intro and video #1 and #2.
Intro Video to Protecting Yourself from Bullies in the Workplace
Video #1:  Facts about Bullies in the Workplace
Video #2:  Are you a Target for a Bully

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on how your company handles bullies in the workplace. You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

Please share this and any article that speaks to you or your company.

Loyal readers like you help us find more people who could benefit from these posts. Help us help them reduce conflict and improve leadership skills and quality of life.

 

This is Joyce Weiss
Corporate Communication Strategist and Accountability Coach

Have a great week.

Until next time, remember…”You Get What You Tolerate!”

PS  Please watch the links below if you missed the intro and video #1 and #2.
Intro Video to Protecting Yourself from Bullies in the Workplace
Video #1:  Facts about Bullies in the Workplace
Video #2:  Are you a Target for a Bully

 

Filed Under: accountability strategies, bullying in the workplace
Tagged With: bullying in the workplace, conflict in the workplace

September 17, 2019 By Joyce Weiss

3 Accountability Strategies to Stay Employed!

Would you like to learn 3 accountability strategies to help you stay employed?
What is one reason why your organization should keep you?

One of my clients asked me to talk to her high-level administrative professionals on “Empowering Yourself to Success.”  Her team is doing a GREAT job. My task was to encourage them to get to their next level of continuous improvement and dig deep discussing the 3 accountability strategies.

This blog post contains some of the content that I used in the training. I hope that you enjoy these ideas.

Make sure and share your concerns, stories, or questions about employee engagement…to reduce conflict in the workplace.

Check out this podcast on TEAM Synergy.

Accountability Strategy #1:  Doing Your Personal BEST 

The comments below are answers from my research to the question, “How do you do your personal best?”

  • “I ask for more things to do.”
  • “The more I know, the more I can contribute.”
  • “I do what I can to make my boss look good.”

I shared the platform with Olympic Gold Medalist, Mary Lou Retton.  She told me how she feels about doing your personal best.
“Champions don’t wait 4 years to make their heroic opportunity.  They create an opportunity every day.  Champions practice because they treat workouts as the Olympics.  Anyone could win in the Olympics, but could doesn’t count.”

Accountability Strategy #2:  Adding Value Accountability Strategy

  • Make sure that you contribute more than you cost.
  • Make a difference.
  • Add enough value so that something very important would be missing if you left!

What are the reasons why your organization should keep you?  Hey, if you don’t toot your own horn…who will?  Your answer may be a good one to keep during your next evaluation. 🙂

Accountability Strategy #3:  Use this post for a team meeting

Share this post with your team and ask them the same question on why the organization should keep them employed.  This is a great team exercise which I use during my training.

  • People who are modest are asked to go deep and share because we all need to know our strengths.
  • People who like boasting about themselves are asked to be very honest and share their talents.
  • The team will let them know if they are just bragging.
  • Be careful with this one because at times conflict can come out of these transparent exercises.  Conflict is great when things get resolved and communication goes deep.
  • You know where to find me if you want me to help you discuss these important issues and hold each other accountable.

I want to hear from you

Was this helpful?
Please share with your team or others who you feel would enjoy the content.
Make sure and send me the reasons why your company or clients should keep you.
I will respond and I’m sure this will be an interesting set of comments from my readers.

Stay Connected with Joyce

Please contact me at 800.713.1926 to explore how career coaching could be a great action step for your career development.
There are many options to fit your budget and time schedule! 🙂  Send me an email and you know I will get back to you. 😉

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Corporate Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

PS Career Advancement is like riding a bike. Shift Gears from coasting to owning the road!

I help others have tough conversations so they get a better night’s sleep.  Find your voice with Joyce! 🙂

 Remember to check out this podcast on Team Synergy by hitting this link

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: accountability strategies, Career Development
Tagged With: career development, personal accountability

August 6, 2019 By Joyce Weiss

Accountability Strategies to Build a Powerful Team: Part 5

  • Are you ready to learn 3 new accountability strategies to support your team to become accountable for its actions?
  • Do you want your team to feel comfortable with constructive feedback?
  • Are you willing to act proactively with your team when they need to become more accountable?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, you are in the right place!
Welcome to Communication Skills at Work, the place where leaders learn how to kick conflict to the curb, to earn the respect they deserve!

Today’s video and blog article will give you and your team 3 new accountability strategies to help your team change it’s mindset to one of accountability and responsibility.

Sound good?  Let’s go deeper!

The links below cover Parts one to four in the five-part series:

Accountability Strategies part one

Accountability Strategies part two

Accountability Strategies part three

Accountability Strategies part four

Accountability Strategy #One:  Support Your Team to Feel Comfortable Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback

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Accountability Strategy # Six:  Accept Your Responsibility to Initiate Conversations with Your Team

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Accountability Strategy # Seven:  Remind Your Team to Become Accountable and Responsible

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I want to Hear From You

Add a comment to my blog on how you create a team where accountability is the norm.  What challenges do you experience with resistance from some team members to become accountable?  You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

Stay Connected with Joyce

Please contact me at 800.713.1926 to explore how career coaching could be a great action step for your career development.
There are many options to fit your budget and time schedule! 🙂

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Corporate Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

The links below cover Parts one to four in the five-part series:

Accountability Strategies part one

Accountability Strategies part two

Accountability Strategies part three

Accountability Strategies part four

Filed Under: accountability strategies, change culture
Tagged With: constructive feedback, personal accountability

July 30, 2019 By Joyce Weiss

Accountability Strategies to Build a Strong Team: Part 4

  • Are you ready to learn 4 new steps to create a culture where accountability strategies and constructive feedback are the norms?
  • Do you want to explore how to attain an accountability mindset for you and your team?
  • Do want your team to agree that we are all in this together?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, you are in the right place!
Welcome to Communication Skills at Work, the place where leaders learn how to kick conflict to the curb to earn the respect they deserve!

Today’s video and blog article will give you and your team 4 new accountability strategies to help your team change it’s a mindset to one of accountability and responsibility.

Sound good?  Let’s go deeper!

This is #4 in the series on accountability strategies.  Find previous article links in the series below:

Accountability Strategies part one

Accountability Strategies part two

Accountability Strategies part three

Accountability Strategy #1:  All team members accept the importance of accountability

accountability strategies

Accountability Strategy #Two:  The Team Welcomes Constructive Feedback

 

accountability strategies

Accountability Strategy #3:  Constantly Ask Yourself A Powerful Question

 

accountability strategies

Accountability Strategy #4:  Admit Your Mistakes Immediately

accountability strategies

I want to Hear From You

Add a comment to my blog on how you use accountability strategies with your team.  What challenges do you still experience with disengaged employees?  What stories or expressions help you?

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

Stay Connected with Joyce

For more articles on creating an accountability culture please read the links below:

Accountability Strategies part one

Accountability Strategies part two

Accountability Strategies part three

Please contact me at 800.713.1926 to explore how career coaching could be a great action step for your career development.
There are many options to fit your budget and time schedule! 🙂

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Development Coach and Corporate Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

 

 

 

Filed Under: accountability strategies, Continuous Improvement
Tagged With: accountability strategies, career development

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