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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Timely quote from Albert Einstein

There seems to be a pattern these days about people not being vocal reporting unethical or inappropriate behavior.  Here are several reasons why this behavior is swept under the rug:

  • You could get in trouble with the boss by reporting sexual harassment or discrimination of any kind
  • Your complaints are ignored by HR due to corporate politics
  • Your family member could get mad or even arrested (drug or alcohol abuse).

I strongly agree with Einstein’s quote below because the only way one can make positive changes is to confront these issues to the appropriate person, even though the perpetrator is a high profile an powerful person.  It’s a risk.  I realize this.

I have several clients who find it difficult reporting harassment or discrimination.  I ask them to weigh the pros and cons for reporting and not reporting these issues.  About 50% of them decide to report the situation because they could not live with themselves if this behavior continues.  They found a support system with trusted advisors on who to report the dangerous behavior.  The other 50% are risk adverse and decide it’s something that’s just too difficult to do.

Fear is a big part of this entire equation.All we have to do is watch or read our favorite news outlets to see how some of the situations are hidden for years.  Shame and fear play a dual role.  Listening to their stories remind us how brave people have to be to come forward.   I challenge all of you to weigh the options and do what you feel is best.

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

 

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All Truths Passes Through Three Stages

This week’s post is about the importance of risk and speaking up even when you don’t know how others will react to your statement.  Clients constantly tell me that they held ideas in for years because past leaders either ignored the comments or ridiculed the ideas.

None of us like to be ignored or ridiculed.  I totally understand this concept.  I challenge all my clients to make a plan to communicate their ideas to leadership.  Once they feel comfortable with the plan, they share the ideas.  85% report back to me that not only were the ideas implemented, leadership appreciated the candor.  15% didn’t have the same positive experience about their communication-mainly because of poor leaders who either micromanaged or didn’t listen to the input from employees.

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Spite is Punishing Yourself for Someone Else’s Actions

Have you ever been mad at a colleague for being habitually late for client meetings?
Is there someone at work who is disorganized and counts on you for finding misplaced items?
Do these behaviors stress you out internally?

If so, you will enjoy this post which is about letting go of your anger and gaining back control.

Many of you have heard me say, “You can’t put your head on anyone else’s shoulders.“  These words help my clients when they get angry at a person.

You may be extremely organized and send out client proposals immediately.  Your colleague or direct report may be a procrastinator.  You can change your actions and can’t change a person who is always late, negative, or just a mediocre worker.

Of course, if you are a leader may need to send your direct reports to workshops or classes.  You need to discipline others due to productivity issues.  Your star employees will appreciate this – big time!

Stop getting mad at a person when they can’t help being late, passive, or disorganized.  Believe me when I say these behaviors are barriers which will stop them from their own success.

Stay tuned because I am developing new coaching strategies which include knowing your triggers and how you can become less stressed by others’ actions.  I will share this new information soon!  I promise. 🙂

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This is Joyce Weiss, Corporate Communication Strategist and Career Coach

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

 

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Some of My Favorite Quotes on Communication

I’m excited to let you know that I’m creating a new coaching service for my clients.  You will hear more details in the near future.  I found some great quotes about communication while researching my new venture.  I hope that you enjoy them.  Please let me know which ones speak to you.  I encourage you to share your favorite quotes in the comment section.

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Once a human being has arrived on this earth, communication is the largest single factor determining what kinds of relationships he makes with others and what happens to him. – Virginia Satir, American Author
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All problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them but confront them. – William Halsey, US Naval Officer
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. – Martin Luther King Jr., Leader in the Civil Rights Movement
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Keep in mind that you’re more interested in what you have to say than anyone else is. – Andy Rooney, American Radio, and TV Writer
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My job is to talk; your job is to listen.  If you finish first, please let me know. –
Harry Hershfield, American Cartoonist

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

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I Destroy My Enemies When I Make Them My Friends

How have you made friends with your “enemy?”  It’s hard to do and it’s a brilliant technique.  I constantly think how I can turn around a negative communication.  It’s in my DNA and just can’t help myself.  🙂

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