Say It Skillfully®

Say It Skillfully® gives you Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 5, several callers wanted to effectively disagree or convey an opposing point of view. Fear of offending or looking bad was a common challenge. Join Molly for these topics as you learn to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself. Her first caller Chuck was stunned when his boss flew off the handle about an email. Hear how he could have de-escalated the situation, while helping his boss grow. Jim, team leader and ‘boomer’, asked about leading Gen X and Y’s and building the trust needed to work well together (15:45). Preparing to discuss a promotion she felt qualified for, Liv was unsure of her boss’ support. How could she share her true feelings without creating ‘career suicide’ (28:30)? An entrepreneur, Johannes needed help to set client expectations upfront, vs accept timelines he knew wouldn’t work (44:)

Say It Skillfully® gives you Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 4, Chester Elton, best-selling author & culture expert, joined and shared how the gift of gratitude, one of the precious gifts money can't buy, dramatically improves your relationships, at work & home. Molly spoke with callers and responded to her LinkedIn network about their challenges: Sophie asked about creating connection when the whole team is virtual (10:10). Garrett, recently out of college and new to his company, inquired about how to share a different point of view, respectfully - without appearing to be difficult. (28:50). What to do when someone appears to be tuning you out? (40:20 min). Vyette called in about being a leader and how to be vulnerable in a positive way with your team and ask for help (42:55)

Say It Skillfully® is a show that allows you to get Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 3, Molly helps professionals handle their challenges, including:

How to gain confidence to participate more during meetings when you’re inclined to hang back. As a team leader, communicating tough news in a motivating way to a valued employee who didn’t get a much desired promotion. Confronting a team member who seems disengaged without being confrontational. Staying composed when you’re shocked by what someone has said. Join Molly for these topics and more as you learn to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you with Molly Tschang’s expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 2, Bruce Kasanoff, social media ghostwriter and expert on being genuine, shares how “MetaSkills” have been a gamechanger in how others perceive him, in both work and personal settings. Molly then helps professionals handle their challenges, including:

Bringing team members together to co-create how you’ll do your best work together and how to keep the team’s energy upbeat and deal with it when it’s not. Ways to teach young Board members to say no to gifts that don’t align with your nonprofit’s mission. Putting yourself in your peer’s shoes so they’ll embrace your constructive feedback, even when they have more experience, and overcoming what holds us back from being transparent and direct. Join Molly for these topics and more as you learn to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.

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 this kick off episode, Molly provides context for the series and you’ll hear her help professionals handle their challenges, including:

If you’re the boss, how can you make suggestions without being too bossy? On the flip side, how can an employee turn around poor behavior from their boss? You’ll learn to deal with a not so aware, too controlling colleague, and how to make a stellar first impression in your first big presentation in your new job. Join Molly for these topics and more as you learn to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself.