Marlene D. Chism / CEO. Author. Keynote Speaker
From Headsmack: Conversations with Misfits by Paul Povolni
February 15, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 1 · Episode 83
About this episode
Marlene D. Chism discusses overcoming career stagnation through effective conversations and personal willingness to change.
Every stuck moment in your career traces back to a conversation you avoided. Leadership expert Marlene Chism spent 21 years as a blue collar worker before making the leap to become one of the leading authorities on workplace conflict and difficult conversations. In this episode, Marlene reveals the three life tragedies that keep you trapped, the SAND framework for getting unstuck, and why willingness is the only thing standing between you and the change you desperately want. If you've been av...
People in this episode
Host: Paul Povolni
Guest: Marlene D. Chism
Topics covered
- leadership
- workplace conflict
- career development
- difficult conversations
- personal growth
Keywords
- leadership
- workplace conflict
- career
- difficult conversations
- SAND framework
- personal growth
- change
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