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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Making Amends to Become Better Friends

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Is there someone at work with whom you’d like to improve your relationship? Decide what you want to say to this person. Make sure that you practice before you communicate your concern to the other person. You will get better results when you communicate in a positive and productive way.  Watch the communication improve in the workplace immediately!

 

 

 

The power talk formula is a great tool to help you gain control in stressful situations.

I am ____________________ (your emotional response-

When __________________(non judgmental statement)

Because _________________(how it affects you)

For example: “I am frustrated when we discuss the importance of team participation because no one gives input at our staff meetings.” This is a safe tool that lets others know about expectations in a non judgmental way. Do your best not to use the word – you!

Click here for my 3 minute video on the power of direct communication. I tell a story about a neighbor borrowing a rake and my clients really enjoy the message. 

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A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, accountability coach, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com
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 Until next time,

 This is Joyce Weiss, Conflict Resolution Consultant

I help people become top level leaders who get GREAT results.
I teach them to tackle the tough conversations to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance…
The Result? My clients get a better night’s sleep!

 Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

Click here for my 3 minute video on the power of direct communication. I tell a story about a neighbor borrowing a rake and my clients really enjoy the message. 

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There’s NOT a Law Against Sharing Ideas with Your Team!

Lost and Confused SignpostDoes this sign represent some of your team meetings?

You either have a team that is open and sharing OR one that needs some serious   help to reduce conflict in the workplace.

Do you experience the following behaviors from your colleagues or team leaders at meetings?

 

 

  • Silence
  • Rolling eyes
  • Sarcasm
  • Power struggles to prove that “they” are right
  • Leaders who don’t control long winded people

    If so, there is something that you can do especially if you are tired of going to meetings that are a waste of time! Make an appointment with your team leader and suggest ideas on how future meetings can be more productive. You may be saying, “Joyce, I can get into trouble if I do that!”

You may be correct. Everything that I write about in Communicate with Impact Weekly is all about taking risks and making improvements. The good news is that you may receive the respect from your leader by being open and honest.  If you don’t receive positive feedback, at least you took a chance to make suggestions. 

I have several new assessments that show my clients how to prepare and conduct successful meetings. I will share more ideas in  future articles. 

If you are a leader ask yourself and your team…”Are we communicating openly with each other?”

Strong team communication means that:

  •  Members express themselves openly and honestly
  • Warmth, understanding and acceptance are expressed
  • Members listen actively to each other
  • Differences of opinion and perspective are valued

Feel free to send me an email (Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com) or call (800.713.1926) if you want to learn strategies on how to run productive meetings. I have new assessments that are fun, easy, affordable, and eye opening to create rock star performance. 

Make sure that your team knows that “There’s not a law against sharing ideas with your team.”

Want to Use this Article in Your Newsletter or on Your Website?

Of course! You are welcome to print this, and any other articles we send, if you use the following byline:
A recognized expert on Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP is an author, accountability coach, and a Certified Speaking Professional. To book Joyce to speak at your event or company call: 800.713.1926 or email: Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

Was this helpful?

Please send me any comments that you may have for this article. Hit the link at the end of this post to share your comments. Loyal readers like you help us find more people who could benefit from these posts to reduce conflict at the workplace and home. There may be someone in your life who is feeling stressed out…who could benefit from the inspiration and knowledge on improving their working condition or home life.

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Conflict Resolution Consultant
I help people become top level leaders who get GREAT results.
I teach them to tackle the tough conversations to build employee engagement, accountability, and rock star performance… 
The Result? My clients get a better night’s sleep!

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

 PS Click here to watch a short video on resources that you can use to resolve conflict in the workplace.

 

 

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5 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Improve Your Team

conflict in meetingYou know those communications…the ones where you just can’t
pay attention or roll your eyes.

Have you ever been on a losing team? What would you have changed
if you were the leader?

Don’t set your team up for failure.
Whether you’re the team leader or a team member,
don’t let the following 5 scenarios happen in your office.

On a Losing Team, People:

1. Do not know what is expected.

2. Do not know how he/she is doing.

3. Cannot do the required skills.

4. Lack organizational support.

5. Have poor relationships.

What Can YOU Do When You See Your Team’s Success Dwindle?

1.  Ask questions and be clear about what is expected from your company, colleagues, and your boss.

2.  Find out how you are doing a few times/year and NOT just during evaluations.

3.  Know what the required skills are for you and others and get training immediately.

4.  Look for another job if there is no support from the top.

5.  You don’t have to like your colleagues.  Let go of old issues if they are getting in the way.
Do your best to change a negative situation into something a bit more manageable in order to
move forward.

Remember…YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

Click here for an article on How to Increase Respect in the Workplace.

Thoughts from Joyce

I know that these 5 ideas sound easy.  They are not always simple to follow.
Please write questions about your own conflict or communication situations at work.
You are not alone.  There is usually a second right answer once you brainstorm with an ally!

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 Until next time…This is Joyce Weiss

Remember…YOU Get What You Tolerate!

Don’t run away from conflict. Resolve it now to get respect back in the workplace.

I help people have tough conversations so they get a better night’s sleep!

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Take a Negative Lesson & Turn it into a Postive Change

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Here’s another story from my book, Take the Ride of Your Life! Shift Gears for More Balance,Growth and Change. This post will help you when you are experiencing bumpy roads in your life….to reduce conflict in the workplace and home!

What do you use to escape stress and negativity? For Natalie as a child, she always used her bicycle.

Natalie’s Story

Natalie, a production manager for a publisher, learned to channel the stresses of childhood into adult strengths. She used her bicycle to escape her critical dad and alcoholic mom.

“My father taught my brothers and me to ride bicycles. He was a schoolteacher and had patience with everyone but his own children. He tried using anger to motivate me. He’d say, ‘Come on, you can do this. Don’t be a wimp.’ Being told this in earshot of the neighborhood
kids was mortifying.”

“Once I learned how to ride, I would get on my bike and go wherever the bike would take me. Sometimes it would be to a friend’s house, sometimes a ride around the city. I would pedal along highways and even on unpaved, bumpy roads. When things were really bad at home, I would head miles north to get to a beach. My head always felt clearer there. I would often daydream about what life could be like as I rode.”

Self-motivated and self-sustaining, Natalie took the negative lessons of her parents and turned them into positives for herself and her
daughter. She learned courage on her bike.

PS Click here to order your own copy of Take the  Ride of Your Life!
It is an easy summer read.

Two of Joyce’s Favorite Quotes

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.”
Helen Keller

“An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; A pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.”
Sir Winston Churchill

Consider the following question:
What would cause you to say…

“Don’t bug me.  Get off my case?”

Please share your thoughts. I will write a future blog about the comments sent to me.

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       Who taught you how to ride?
       What memories do you have about that important time in your life?
       What lessons did you learn from your parents or other adults when you were a child?

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Please let others know about these blog posts on reducing conflict at the workplace and home.
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Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Conflict Resolution Consultant

I help others have tough conversations so they get a better night’s sleep.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

PS Click here to order your own copy of Take the  Ride of Your Life! It is an easy summer read.

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Team Synergy Worse Than Simon and Paula?

paula and simon photoSince you can’t exactly just switch over to X-Factor, you may have to learn to get along.

Have you ever wondered why your team doesn’t work as well as it can?

Do you want to resolve conflict in the workplace safely?

 

 Does your team…

  •  Believe it’s already there?
  • Continue to use group think
  • Allow negative team members to zap the team’s morale?
  • Know the expectations and roles of others?

 If so, discuss the possible reasons to remove obstacles.

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 Teams work best when…

  •  Continuous growth is part of the team culture
  • Leaders insist on openness and participation by everyone
  • Team members understand the danger of negativity and sarcasm
  • They have the tools to resolve conflict in the workplace
  • Role clarity and responsibility are understood by the entire team

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Until next time…This is Joyce Weiss

and Remember…YOU Get What You Tolerate!

Don’t run away from conflict. Resolve it now to get respect back in the workplace.

I help people have tough conversations so they sleep better at night!

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