Joyce Weiss

I work with organizations and individuals who want to kick conflict and chaos to the curb - Queen of Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach

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An Internal Fight Inside All of Us

conflict woman's fist on tableMany of my articles are about resolving conflict in the workplace.  This post is about our internal conflict.  We can’t separate work and home at times.  I do hope that this post will help you let go of some issues that may be bogging you down.  We ALL spend way too much time in our personal and professional lives with this internal stress.

I client shared an Old Cherokee Legend with me recently.  It is so powerful and decided to add to to my conflict in the workplace trainings. 

Do you…

  • Think about unresolved issues that take up your valuable time?
  • Regret things that you didn’t or did do?
  • Have a pity party when things don’t go your way?

We are all human and think about unresolved issues, regret, and feel sorry for ourselves a times.  The important thing to remember is how much time we waste by not resolving things, letting go of regret or feeling sorry for ourselves and start making things better.… [Continue reading]

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Do You Have An Ambassador at Work?

Does this sound familiar? advocate hands
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. 

  • Do you have an advocate for your projects at work?
  • Would you like to find people who believe in what you do?
  • Do you want to make a difference?

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2 Powerful Tips to Get Rid of Drainers

  • Copy (2) of photos from juicer 029Is there a negative person in your life that you don’t want to be around anymore?
  • Are complainers sucking your energy?
  • Do you want to learn how to set yourself free from these energy drainers?

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]

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Coaching Others to Take Ownership

Is trust and accountability part of the culture of your team?  If not you may find some ideas on how to make some positive changesask your team what opp accountable 9 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…

  • Take Ownership or
  • Accept Responsibility

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! 🙂

Click here to find out how I can be your personal coach for 2 months.  The Top Level Leadership Tune UP Master E-Course is perfect for employees who want to sharpen or learn  leadership skills in the area of resolving conflict and getting great results.

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.

  • How do you think you are doing?

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Breaking News! Dysfunctional Cultures Never Work

cartoon oops fb out of timeHow many times do we have to see the same dysfunctional scenes play out about governmental agencies or corporate teams when transparency or trust don’t exist?  Reducing conflict in the workplace is important in all sizes of organizations.  The following are culture busters that guarantee a culture to crash:

  • Mistakes are hidden
  • People are afraid to speak up
  • Confusion on who to trust or even talk to
  • Morale is at a all time low
  • Lack of transparent leaders
  • etc, etc

We saw this when the leaders of the Secret Service tried covering up for the numerous blunders concerning the President of the United States. … [Continue reading]

Contact Joyce

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