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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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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Isn’t It Amazing How Much Drama Occurs at Work?

Isn’t it amazing how much drama occurs at work?  It’s like they have their own reality TV show!
If you relate, it’s costing you productivity, morale, and the bottom line.

This post is all about YOU and your input!  You read this right.  I’m asking for my loyal blog readers to share what keeps them up at night.

I’m doing research on what kind of drama people are experiencing at work and home – especially since our world has been knocked upside down during this pandemic.  I will take this information and write future blogs and include scenarios in my online course:  Kick Conflict to the Curb.

Please comment below the poster.  Of course, all data will be anonymous if your ideas are used.
Thanks so much for helping me out to get this great information to share with the world.

Joyce Weiss

It’s YOUR Turn!  Please share your drama in the comment section or send me a private email.

Thanks!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

Have a great week and let’s kick conflict to the curb together!

 

 

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Video on Coaching Skills to Use with Emerging Leaders

Are you a leader who has emerging leaders who are productive, yet weak with soft skills?
Do you want to know how you can help this employee?
If so you’re at the right place!

Many of you have been following my videos and blog posts since 2010 and I appreciate you!  For those who are new to my messages, you will see that I refer to several key communication strategies that help clients – kick conflict to the curb to get the results they deserve. Clients are emerging leaders, individuals, and organizations who want to reduce drama and find more peace in their life.

Coaching Skills with Emerging Leaders:  Meet Scott

I’d like you to meet Scott, an emerging leader who is one of the brightest stars in a midsized company.  There is only one reason why Scott did not get promoted. Scott had a blind spot and did not see what his leaders saw. Every time Scott opened his mouth, he had to prove to upper management that he was the brightest person in the room by sharing tons of details.  He got into the weeds.

Coaching Skills with Emerging Leaders:  Why did Scott’s Supervisor suggest coaching?

Leadership tuned Scott out when he gave reports in meetings. He knew he was not listened to but was unaware of his blind spot.  Scott was referred to me as a coaching client by his supervisor who believed in him. It took only a few sessions for Scott to recognize that he
gave too many details.  He admitted that he wanted to prove how smart he was.

Scott didn’t realize that this one communication barrier was stopping a promotion. He took a behavioral assessment that opened up Scott’s eyes to his strengths and areas to improve with his communication skills. In case you want to know the ending.  Yes, Scott worked on his soft skills and finally received a well-deserved promotion.

 

https://youtu.be/iergHpct6KI

Are you interested in a promotion or career move?

Do you have direct reports or emerging leaders who need to improve soft skills? If so please call me on my cell:  248.325.8101 or send me an email. We can discuss several options to fit any time schedule and budget.  Also, feel free to ask for details on my new online course:  Kick Conflict to the Curb: Get the Respect You Deserve!  I’m starting another waitlist.  We will discuss the best choice for you or your direct reports.

Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

PS Career Advancement is like riding a bike. Shift Gears from coasting to owning the road!  
Find your voice with Joyce!

PPS I work with individuals, small groups, and organizations who want to reduce drama at work and find more peace by Kicking Conflict to the Curb to Get the  Respect YOU Deserve!  Now let’s go do it! 🙂

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Discover How to Control Your Stress During These Chaotic Time

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  • Do you want to control your stress?
  • Have you been frustrated about being home 24/7 with your family during the pandemic of 2020?
  • Are the negativity and judgment starting to drive you crazy?
  • Do you want to find time for yourself between all the zoom meetings?
  • Is it time to change this?

If so please keep on reading!  There is a solution, I promise!

A friend and colleague of mine, Tom Borg owner of  Tom Borg Consulting, just gave me a stress quotient assessment from TTI.  Find out more about the STRESS Quotient below:

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This is an easy assessment and I found it very helpful!  Reach out to me if you want to discover what you need to change in order to control your stress. Call my cell: 248.310.6998 or send an email:  Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com

What did the assessment say about Joyce’s stress?

There was NO surprise with the results yet the evaluation was necessary for me to see how I could control my stress better. The stress quotient showed that I’m in control of my day except in one area – meetings.  I don’t know about you, the last few months I’ve been on at least 3-6 zoom meetings each day.  I wanted to be in most of the meetings.  I took online courses on how to improve videos, engage clients during my online courses, 2 mastermind groups, plus connecting with clients.  These are all good reasons to be on zoom calls.

Once I saw the results I knew I needed to make a change.  I was starting to feel the pressure at the end of the day.  I figured out what I needed to change when I talked to Tom about my results.  I had to change directions.  One of my mastermind groups met daily at noon.  I was starting to resent the daily meetings even though they were always productive.  I took a risk during one of the sessions and shared my concern about being on these mastermind meetings daily.  The other members felt the same way and were in agreement to meet only 2 days per week.

The secret?  Boundaries

My challenge to you is to figure out where you need to set boundaries in your personal and professional life.   I already shared mine with you.
What conversations do you need to have to discuss setting boundaries and control your stress?  Please share what you need to do to take care of your time for you.

Let’s have a great discussion by including your thoughts in the comment area.  You know I will respond.  😉  Feel free to send me a private email if you want to go deeper.

Until next time,

My name is Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

I coach clients how to reduce drama and find more peace by kicking conflict to the curb! Now let’s go do it. :)

 

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Video on a Powerful Communication Strategy to Protect You When You are Angry

Do you want to use a powerful communication strategy to protect you before you open your mouth?
Do you ever say something and wish you didn’t?

If so, you are not alone.
I will give you a communication strategy that will help you by saying something that you wish you didn’t say.

This video will show you how to control your words before you decide to say something.  Stay tuned, next week’s video will take you even deeper!

https://youtu.be/vUpdemYWgs8

 

Communication Strategy 1:  Quote from Norman Cousins norman cousins | communication strategy

American journalist, Norman Cousins said, Wisdom consists of the anticipation of consequences.

I just shared this communication strategy during an online communication program with a group of the chamber of commerce professionals.  They loved this communication strategy because it’s easy to use and they have stopped themselves from blurting out the wrong message.

Communication Strategy 2:  The GAP is an Important Tool

  • A stimulus is something that happens to us.  If someone interrupts you, the interruption is the stimulus.
  • The response is how we react after someone interrupts us.
  • THE GAP helps us make a choice on how we react.
  • Take a deep breath and step back for a moment.
  • We need to see the space between the stimulus and response instead of immediately talking.
  • Recognize when you are angry and get into the GAP.

Stay Connected with Me

Add a comment to my blog on how you deal with tough conversations and how you use the GAP.
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 public speaking skills.  It only takes a few sessions to make this happen.  Hey, what can I say?  I’m quick and clients use their new public speaking skills immediately.  A win/win for all.  🙂

Stay tuned!
Next week I will go deeper and share a motivational story about you going to an angry neighbor’s house to borrow a rake. It’s a great story so please come back to watch the video.

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Until next time,

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Communication Strategist

Have a great week.

Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!

PS Career Advancement is like riding a bike. Shift Gears from coasting to owning the road!
Find your voice with Joyce!

 

 

 

 

Contact Joyce

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