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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It’s Time to STOP Dealing with a Bully

Do you want to stop dealing with a bully at home or work?
Are you ready to stop feeling like a target and start using your voice?

This post includes information on how to easily Kick Conflict to the Curb™

Stop Dealing with a Bully Tip 1:

Start observing your bully. Noice if he or she treats others as rudely as he or she does to you. This may help you realize that the behavior has nothing to do with you, and you can stop taking this personally. 

Stop Dealing with a Bully Tip 2:

Take some time to self-reflect on what you learn about yourself. Discover how to stop reacting to him or her and start caring for yourself. This is the time to shift your mind from “I’m weak around my bully” to “I am in control, and my bully is rude to others, not just me.” 

The Lean Solutions Podcast

I was honored to be a guest on The Lean Solutions Podcast with Hosts Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh. We discussed how to Kick Conflict to the Curb™.

We had an engaging conversation on how leaders must ensure their teams feel heard and respected. You’ll hear about strategies such as staying calm, practicing active listening, and expressing yourself clearly to feel comfortable during uncomfortable communication. 

Watch the fast-paced episode, which covers the following topics:

  • How to save time
  • Healthy versus unhealthy conflict
  • Commanding control versus building trust
  • Dealing with a bully supervisor

You can find more information on empowering and equipping people for positive change and Lean Solutions at https://www.findleansolutions.com/

Click on the link below to watch the entire episode:

https://youtu.be/9jl64tADTwQ?si=dZ2l4Z9MClyz4Q6o

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post.  How does it resonate with you?

You can share in the comment section or email me HERE.

You’re Invited to Schedule a Complimentary “Jam with Joyce” Coaching Session

Let’s resolve any conflict you are experiencing at work or home. So you can transform from feeling overlooked to confidently using your voice.  

Email me, and I will send you my calendar. 

I support Department Managers to inspire and educate their direct reports who are tired of feeling invisible or overlooked. And are ready to confidently use their voice – without losing their cool. The result is their input is respected and recognized and their expertise is taken seriously.

Growth-minded individuals are also welcome to “Jam with Joyce.”

Until Next Time,
Be Well and Happy!

You Get What You Tolerate. Will it be Chaos or Calm?

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Communication Coach and Facilitator

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can stop feeling overlooked and start feeling heard and respected. We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below. 

 

 

 

 

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Forgiveness: Free Yourself from the Chains of the Past

  • Are you ready to discover how forgiveness can make you feel better about yourself?
  • Do you want to feel in control?

Powerhouse Sejal Thakker, Chief Civility Officer, was a recent guest on my live broadcast, Kick Conflict to the Curb™.  The theme: “How to identify our own hidden biases.” Sajel also discussed her first TEDx Talk about not feeling included: “The Pain, Power, and Paradox.”

We had a passionate and important discussion about forgiveness: 

  • Releasing stress 
  • Building relationships with others
  • Knowing how to forgive by starting with yourself
  • Discovering how to stop blaming others

Grab the chance to hear Sejal Thakker’s brilliance on the video link below.

The clip is only 2:07 minutes and is worth watching.

Please share your thoughts after you watch the video.

Joyce’s Thoughts About Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a choice that we make for ourselves, not for the person who has wronged us. It doesn’t mean that we forget the harm that was done. 

If you struggle with forgiveness, remember it’s not just about letting go of the past. It’s also about living a life filled with peace and freedom. 

 Who is Joyce Weiss?

Joyce is the Queen of Conflict Resolution and works with HR Pros and growth-minded individuals tired of feeling invisible and overlooked. And are ready to confidently use their voice – without losing their cool.

They transform from no longer feeling invisible to having their input recognized and respected.

Do you want increased self-confidence because you no longer dread difficult conversations?

If you’re ready for the next level of support, email me at joyce@joyceweiss.com to set up a complimentary clarity call.

I will personally respond and provide you with my online calendar.

What we will discover on the 20-minute clarity call.

  • Get extreme clarity on your current challenges
  • Understand what is necessary to get you from where you are to where you want to be
  • Create an action plan, so you know what your next steps are.

This is NOT a sales call! 🙂

Hope you have a great week!

And remember, You Get What YOU Tolerate!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Queen of Conflict Resolution
Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

P.S. Here’s a link from my interview on Kick Conflict to the Curb. The link will take you to the blog, which has the link to this short video on Workplace flexibility and internships. Enjoy!

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Five Steps to Deal with Workplace Bullying

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Brennan O’Leary, MBA – Senior HR Professional

Brennan O’Leary, MBA – Senior HR Professional, has an interesting perspective on workplace bullying.

The video link in this post is a short clip from a longer interview with Brennan on my Live Broadcast Show: Kick Conflict to the Curb. 

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I promise to add many more clips from this engaging interview!

Take-a-ways to Deal with Workplace Bullying

  • The bully may have something going on at home and is taking it out at work.
  • We need to be adaptable to understand people.
  • Putting ourselves in others’ shoes is a skill that’s worth learning.
  • Being open-minded gives better results during tough conversations.
  • Honest conversations are the best way to work through conflict.

These ideas are all easy to put to use. I suggest that you select one or two steps and start implementing them. You will see your conflict reduced, especially with workplace bullies.

Thanks to Brennan O’Leary for such an engaging interview. I will invite him back to the show!

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

  • How do you deal with workplace bullying?
  • What message speaks to you most from this short video clip?

You are my loyal readers and are always welcome to contact me for a 30-minute exploratory session on any frustration or conflict you want to resolve. Let’s start a great
discussion to discover how you can stop feeling stuck anywhere in your life. Send me an email and let’s set up this complementary session to reduce your stress! I’d love to connect with you.

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe HERE to my YouTube channel for more tips and strategies for you or your direct reports to reduce stress and conflict.
You’ll find playlists on dealing with bullies, tough conversations, and interviews with thought-provoking Department Managers and Leaders and leaders.

Thanks for reading, and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

 

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5 Quick Tips to Confidently Speak UP in Conflict

What do the words “Confidently Speak Up” mean to you?

Are you thinking of a bully or other difficult people at work or home?

You’ll find out what these three words mean to me after you watch the video below.

Audacious Confidence™ Growth Expert, Alicia Couri, host of her TV show, Unleash your Audacious Confidence invited me to be a guest on her show. The topic was Confidence in Conflict.

You’ll find the episode when you see Confidence in Conflict on July 25, 2022.

https://winwinwomen.tv/show/unleash-your-audacious-confidence

What Happens When We Don’t Confidently Speak Up?

  • It affects us mentally, physically, and emotionally
  • We stay up at night and can’t stop thinking about what we need to say
  • Doctors warn us that stress is getting us sick

We Need to Make a Change When We Notice the Signs

Our negative mindset keeps us stuck.

We allow others to control us, especially if the bully is our boss, a relative, or a friend. 

The signs can be any of the following:

  • Ruminating messages that go on and on
  • Being uncomfortable around that person
  • Feeling depressed
  • Avoiding conflict is not confident behavior

How to Make Conversations Safe to Confidently Speak Up

Nancy, a coaching client, had a bully as a friend. Nancy came to me because she was sick and tired of his constant judgment. 

She used the following strategy from the Weiss Communication Success Plan:

I don’t want to create stress between us. I do want to stop our constant disagreement and move forward.

The bully stopped his negative behavior and judgment. He started to respect Nancy because she stood up for herself.

Body Language Needs to Be Strong When We Confidently Speak Up

  • Stand up straight
  • Use a strong voice
  • Look into the bully’s eyes
  • Keep your hands open, which shows you are embracing the relationship
  • Be calm

All of these body language skills show that you mean it! This may disarm the bully from attacking you in the future. 

Thanks to Truth and Deception Detection  Expert Janette Ghedotte for sharing her Accurate Body Language Strategies with me during her boot camps.

Don’t Use These Tips When The Bully is a HOT HEAD

Especially when they are extremely angry. And if their nostrils are open and close like a bull.

This is not the time to have a conversation. You can say, “Let’s table the discussion for tomorrow.”

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

You are my loyal readers and are always welcome to contact me for a 20-minute exploratory session on any frustration or conflict you want to resolve. Let’s start a great
discussion to discover how you can stop feeling stuck anywhere in your life.

Are you ready to discover how you react before, during, and after conflict?
Do you want to reduce your inner stress by discovering blind spots and what triggers set you off? 

Send me an email, and let’s discuss how the Conflict Dynamic Profile can help you resolve your conflict and improve relationships.

I’m always looking for engaging guests on my newly launched LIVE BROADCAST: Kick Conflict to the Curb. Let me know if you want to discuss the possibility of being a guest. I’ll showcase your skills and expertise. The theme is resolving conflict – what a shock, right? 🙂

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

P.S. Please share this post on your social media. As a result, other growth-minded people can reduce their high drama and inner stress.
We made it easy for you. The shareable social media links are below.

P.P.S. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more tips and strategies for you or your direct reports to reduce stress and conflict.
You’ll find playlists on dealing with bullies, tough conversations, and interviews with thought-provoking Department Managers and Leaders and leaders.

Thanks for reading, and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

 

 

 

 

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One Strong Tip for Leaders to Stop Bullying at Work

This one tip will help your leaders know how to stop bullying in their workplace. There are some leaders who don’t know where to start. They know that something needs to change, but how? 

This blog shows you how to start the process with a tested strategy. Many of my clients implemented the process with lots of success. As long as they took this seriously, and made immediate changes to stop bullying.

You will find the previous links to articles in this series on “How to Handle Bullies” towards the end of the article.

Create a Code of Conduct to Stop Bullying stop bullying

  • The code is created by employees and leadership
  • Using an unbiased facilitator to conduct these meetings ensures that everyone voices their opinions
  • Describe professional and unacceptable behavior
  • Conduct regular surveys and focus groups to measure progress
  • Follow-up, analyze, and respond to the data

Provide Training and Coaching for Leaders to Stop Bullying

  • Define a framework for addressing disruptive behavior
  • Provide communication coaching for leaders to address the bully’s disruptive behavior

Thoughts from Joyce

Many of my clients are leaders and human resource professionals who need support on how to stop bullying and negative behavior.

They transform from not knowing how to address this to feel confident using their voice. Additionally, they start training their employees on how to resolve their conversations with difficult relationships. 

This is the key. Training and coaching the entire company to stand up for themselves in a positive way. This is a win-win for everyone. Direct reports stop complaining to human resources or leaders. They use strategies learned during coaching sessions and put them to use immediately.

Discover How Easy it Is to Work with Me as Your Communication Coach

One of my passions is helping clients find their own answers to resolve their conflicts. The great news about working with me as their coach is that it doesn’t take long. We usually have a few sessions to discuss the challenge and practice the Weiss Communication Sucess Plan (5 powerful and easy strategies).

When you are ready to explore how easy it is to work with me as your communication coach, send me an email. We will explore if I’m the right coach for you or your direct reports. I promise that there will be NO Selling or Pushing. 🙂

Clients find the Conflict Dynamic Assessment is an eye-opener to them. This is a great way to start finding blind spots, personal triggers, and how they react during the conflict. 

Don’t take my word on this. Here’s a testimonial from a coaching client that wanted to sing my praises. 

 

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I’ve known Joyce since April 2010. She is my executive coach. As my coach, Joyce has been a huge help to me personally and professionally. She is a good listener and provides good suggestions. I made major life-changing decisions with the help of Joyce. I highly recommend Joyce in these areas or any new area that she pursues

– Debra Levantrosser, Founder and Lead Advisor at Arbed Solutions and Owner of Shimmy Shack

Let’s Stay Connected

Please comment about this week’s post. How does it resonate with you?
You can share in the comment section or send me a private email HERE.

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

Thanks for reading and remember: You get what YOU tolerate!

P.S. The links below take you to the previous articles in the “Stopping Bullies Series.”

One Small Tip to Handle Bullies

2 Steps to Handle Bullies and Fight Back 

More Steps to Handle Bullies

Why Bullying Happens

Contact Joyce

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