Courage is the Bridge Between Conflict and Connection

Caught in a work conflict? Not sure what to do?

Today on Conflict Managed, Marlene Chism, seasoned speaker, thought partner, advisor, coach, and author, encourages us to change the narrative in difficult circumstances. Marlene recounts a situation at work where she backed down from what was in her best interest. Convinced “there’s nothing I can do about it now,” she was encouraged to rethink that narrative and be creative. She wasn’t powerless. She could choose to act. Did she? What was the outcome? Listen to find out how one act of courage can change a person’s life.

Marlene Chism is CEO of Marlene Chism Consulting, which offers a comprehensive suite of consulting services to businesses and leaders. Widely recognized as the leading US authority on stopping workplace drama, she works with C-Suite leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Marlene is known for helping managers address “the elephant in the room” and initiate conversations that get results. Her expertise includes leadership development, conflict management, and strategic communications.

Marlene’s leadership development courses are instrumental in teaching mid-level and senior leaders the strategic communication skills to initiate conversations that get results and increase accountability. She’s a recognized expert on the LinkedIn (formerly Lynda) global learning platform, producing educational videos on Anger Management, Having Difficult Conversations, Working with High Conflict People, and Managing Conflict and Getting Results in a Hybrid Work Environment. 

In addition to her latest work From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading (2022) Marlene has authored  Stop Workplace Drama (Wiley 2011), No-Drama Leadership (Bibliomotion 2015), and Stop Drama in Your Healthcare Practice (Greenbranch 2018).

Marlene has a degree in communications from Drury University, and a master’s degree in human resources development from Webster University.  She is an advanced practitioner in Narrative coaching.

You can find Marlene online at:

https://marlenechism.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenechism/

https://www.youtube.com/marlenechism

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