Say It Skillfully® – Manage micromanaging, bullying and change...
August 24, 2021
Hosted by Molly Tschang
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Episode Description
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 94, Tony, who’s had a long career in construction, asks about more effectively calling out people who show bias or otherwise aren’t creating the space that supports people being their authentic selves. He and Molly talk about the white privilege that others may see in him, and what he can do to change people’s perception of him. Next, for those feeling micromanaged, Molly shares 3 tips that don’t involve the other person... strategies to manage yourself and not let the situation get the best of you (11:30). Moeed then calls in for advice on getting co-workers onboard with the additional processes and procedures needed as their nonprofit gears up to double in size. They discuss how to handle folks who aren’t keen to speak up in a group forum and what he might do to encourage a culture of greater openness; they also address helping the group move towards a shared reality so they can operate at greater speed. He also realizes how he hasn’t appreciated some of the realities of others. Next, Iris shares a sensitive situation of being brought onto a project but not yet invited to some of the key leadership meetings, which she feels is important for the success of the project. She and Molly talk through how she might approach the conversation without coming across as entitled; she wants to advocate in a positive way so that she’s able to contribute fully and benefit the organization (35:50). Lastly, on the topic of bullying, Molly offer words you might use when you’re experiencing a boss’ bullying behavior that’s inadvertent, helping you to be a part of the solution (49:20). Molly’s thought for the week, with appreciation for the late American spiritual teacher, Ram Dass: Our journey is about being more deeply involved in life and yet less attached to it. Tune in for these conversations and learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.
Say It Skillfully®
Tuesday at 8 AM Pacific Time/11 AM Eastern Time on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
Molly Tschang's Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you benefit from Molly's guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. She helps everyone from CEOs to interns to recognize that we are all both part of the problem as well as the solution, and that the path to solving any problem is to say what needs to be said.
Molly is a rare breed: tough enough to advise CEOs and company boards, but empathetic enough to understand the human costs of not allowing talent to shine. She has helped dozens of management teams navigate the human after-effects of mergers and acquisitions, and her show brings her expert guidance to a wider audience.
Say It Skillfully® every Tuesday at 8 AM Pacific Time/11 AM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.
Molly Tschang
Molly Tschang helps her clients' organizations gain the skills to Win As One, which most other companies never even try to do. She starts at the top, guiding management to commit to each other’s success and lead as one cohesive unit.
Molly is Founder and CEO of Abella Consulting, a New York-based leadership development and business advisory consultancy that helps senior leaders cultivate the collaborative capacity to elevate individual, team and organizational performance resulting in accelerated sustained, profitable growth. She created and hosts the “Say It Skillfully®” video series on LinkedIn, making it easier for all members of an organization to say what needs to be said in a constructive and productive manner.
Prior to launching Abella, Molly held executive leadership positions at Cisco Systems and U.S. Filter, where she led the integration of over 80 acquisitions. She holds a BS in chemical engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from UCLA. In 2017, Molly was selected from among 12,000 applicants to be a protégé of Marshall Goldsmith through his 100 Coaches initiative. In her downtime, she enjoys tennis, yoga and cooking with family and friends.