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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DANGER: Do Not Fear Conflict in the Workplace!

Did I get your attention?  I sure hope so.

Conflict in the workplace is a good thing.  Ignoring conflict is going to produce an unhealthy workforce.

Many of you already know that I’m the Queen of Conflict Resolution.

I decided years ago to take on this challenge when I discovered how many leaders did not like conflict and did what they could to push it away or ignore it.  Fast forward 30+ years later and clients appreciate learning how to have tough and necessary conversations

Fear of Conflict in the Workplace Strategy #1: conflict in the workplace
It’s Hard to Trust Without Conflict

  • Disagreement is a sign of strength.
  • Healthy companies realize that false agreement is not a good thing.
  • Group Think is something that I talk about with leaders who are conflict-averse.
  • Agreeing with management just to agree does not foster trust.
  • It closes necessary disagreement.

Fear of Conflict in the Workplace Strategy #2:
Be Brave and Take Risks      

It may be hard for you to visualize how challenging it was for me to share my opinion when I was younger.  I know my family wishes I was still that person.  I’m not!  It’s been a process.  I understand how hard it is for some of us to tell our truth without fear of rejection.

  • It takes much strength to take this risk.
  • People may roll their eyes or disagree in a loud voice.  I say, “so what!”
  • It took me several years of reading books on bold conversations and going to workshops on this subject for it to sink in my head how being silent was not giving me the respect that I needed.

I understand how hard this is for people because I had to overcome being an agreeable person.  Now, you can’t stop me from speaking my truth and have built quite a coaching and training practice helping clients find their voice with Joyce!

Stay Connected with Me

Add a comment to my blog on how you deal with conflict in the workplace. What stories or expressions help you?  What do you do to prevent “group think” from happening?

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 contact me at my cell 248.310.6998 or 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!   My last 4 clients have asked me to help them feel more comfortable with their online presence – to help them create engaging virtual programs.  It only takes a few sessions to make this happen.  Hey, what can I say?  I’m quick and clients use their new engagement skills immediately.  A win/win for all.  🙂

Isn’t amazing how much drama occurs in the workplace?  It’s like they have their own reality TV show!  If you can relate, it’s costing you BIG time!  I specialize in coaching clients to kick conflict and chaos to the curb to get the respect and peace they deserve!

Find your voice with Joyce!

I would love to work with you!

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Conflict Resolution Queen

Have a great week.

 

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Action Steps 6-10 How to Reduce Conflict in the Workplace

Hello loyal readers!
This blog post has action steps 6-10 to reduce conflict in the workplace.  You will find a link at the end of action steps 1-5 just in case you missed last week’s article.  Let me know which ones “speak” to you!

Action Steps 6-10 to Reduce Conflict in the Workplace

6.  Set up a Mentor Program where all generations help each other using their unique talents, skills, and perspectives.

7.  Encourage all 5 generations – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Edge to share ideas since they bring a fresh perspective to the team. Conflict in the workplace |Collaboration strategies

8.  Ask all generations to help each other with face to face communication and social networking skills.

9.  Ask your team what opportunities will open up when everyone is accountable with each other.

10.   Start a discussion with your colleagues about what you and they are doing to commit fully to their job for an interesting discussion.

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on which action step works for you!  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.

Here’s a link to action steps 1-5.

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 Get the video series, “20 Tips to Reduce Conflict in the Workplace” HERE.

 

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Repair Generational Conflict Part 3

This is article # 3 from my 6 part series on how to repair generational conflict at work.  This week’s article covers Baby Boomers.  They were born between 1946-1964.  They grew up during women’s rights, civil rights, and gay rights.  They were born activists!  Baby boomers are a youth culture and do what they can to remain young at heart.  I can attest to this because I am a baby boomer! 😉  They embraced disruption in music with rock n roll.  🙂

Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #1

Baby Boomer Legacy on Workplace Culture

They are …repair generational conflict

  • Professional and poised
  • Competitive
  • Workaholics

Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #2

Baby Boomer Key Influential Events  

  • Civil rights movement  repair generational conflict
  • Moon landing
  • Oil crisis
  • Vietnam war
  • The Beatles
  • Booming birthrate

Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #3

Boomer Traits

Baby boomers are –

  • Competitive
  • Optimistic
  • Nonconformists
  • Disciplined

Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #4

Boomer Values

  • Work ethic
  • Professionalism
  • Youthfulness
  • Individualism
  • Luxury

Thoughts from Joyce

The strategy to repair generational conflict is to have all 5 generations discuss these ideas with the team.  Differences need to be discussed on how they value work, work/life balance, and other important aspects that impact the team.

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict with baby boomers.

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.

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  Read Part 1 on how to Repair Generational Issues HERE

Read Part 2 (Traditionalists) on how to Repair Generational Issues HERE

 

 

 

 

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How to Repair Generational Conflict Part 2

This blog post is the 2nd in a 6 part series on how to repair generational conflict at work.  You will read about Traditionalists who were born between 1900 – 1945.  They are less than 2 % of today’s workforce.  More traditionalist men served in the military (50%).  Traditionalists are patriotic and respect the chain of command at work.

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #1:  The Traditionalist Legacy in Workplace Culture 

  • Chain of command repair generational conflict
  • Hard working
  • Loyal

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #2:  Key Events for Traditionalists

  • World War 2
  • Walt Disney
  • The great depression
  • Radios
  • Cars
  • Social security

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #3:  Traditionalist Traits

  • Fiscally conservative reduce generational conflict
  • Respect authority
  • Self-sacrificing
  • Loyal

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #4:  Traditionalist Values

  • Family
  • Sacrifice
  • Waste not, want not
  • Respect for authority

  

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict.  What conflict have you experienced having 5 generations in today’s 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.

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 Read the first article in this series on how to repair generational conflict HERE

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Tired of Conflict and Power Struggles?

 

Did you ever stop having a tough conversation with someone because you didn’t know how to get your message across?  If so, you’re not alone.

I’m honored to be a guest expert on an upcoming FREE webinar – Powerful Communication Strategies to Get Outstanding Results.  Janette Ghedotte, CEO and Founder of Accurate Body Language is the host of her TELL ME MORE Webinar Series.
During the FREE webinar, you’re going to learn 4 secrets how to have these tough conversations.

Janette Ghedotte will be asking me important questions on how to kick conflict to the curb to get the respect you deserve!

You will be receiving all 4 secrets that I will be sharing in the Webinar in the next few blogs.  Each one has a short video with strategies you can use immediately to Kick Conflict to the Curb to Get the Respect YOU Deserve! 

Joyce Weiss | Career Coach

The first secret is how to make tough conversations safe, so you can talk to almost anyone about almost anything.

Start out the conversation by using the words – I don’t want to /I do want to.
For example:
I don’t want to create stress between us.
I do want to have an important conversation with you.

This is going to set the tone to make people a bit more relaxed, so you can go deeper to resolve the issue.

Stay tuned for a detailed description and more examples in the webinar on how to boost your confidence and keep your cool to overcome communication conflict.

Make sure you register for our FREE webinar event:
http://go.accuratebodylanguage.com/joyce-webinar

Once you register, you will receive a replay email if you can’t join us at 7 pm EST March 7th. 


Please share the webinar on social networking with your friends and colleagues – after you register – and you will win a chance of being selected to receive a 1-hour laser coaching session with me.

 

Feel free to send me any communication question or challenge that you are experiencing to Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com


Until our next visit,

Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Career Coach

I hope you have a great week.  Remember, You Get What You Tolerate!

See you at the webinar 😊

 

 

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Email: joyce@joyceweiss.com
Phone: 248-681-5831

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