Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully® Inc., empowers senior management teams to thrive through effective communication. She shares her strategies for transforming difficult conversations into relationship-building opportunities. Learn how to give constructive feedback, assertively say no, and navigate disagreements with confidence. Molly emphasizes the importance of cultivating internal courage and transparency to enhance teamwork and foster open dialogue. Her insights are a game-changer for professional growth and authentic expression.
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insights INSIGHT
Self-Grounded Communication
Effective communication begins with being grounded and secure within yourself.
Extraordinary communicators serve others because they feel solid in themselves.
insights INSIGHT
Common Fears Holding Us Back
People fear being wrong, not fitting in, or offending others when giving feedback.
Understanding these fears helps shift mental approach to speaking up constructively.
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Assess Fear and Intent Before Speaking
Assess if the fear of sharing feedback is valid or just internal hesitation.
Approach others with positive intent aimed at helping the team and improving outcomes.
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This book provides wisdom on candid and constructive communication, teaching readers how to navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships. It covers topics such as delivering feedback effectively, saying no while remaining a team player, and disagreeing with the majority. The book equips individuals at all levels with the skills to communicate effectively and authentically, empowering them to be seen, heard, and understood. Tschang and Goldsmith share practical advice and frameworks for improving communication in both personal and professional settings. This book aims to help readers foster mutual commitment and excel in complex, high-stakes environments.
I Am, I Am, I Am
Maggie O'Farrell
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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.
Molly Tschang shares how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities to build connections and relationships.
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Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully® Inc., empowers senior management teams to Win as One. With expertise in over 80 mergers and acquisitions, she has guided executives through the intricate human dynamics of transformational change and growth. Molly helps leaders cultivate mutual commitment, enabling them to excel in complex, high-stakes environments. Through Say It Skillfully, she equips individuals at all levels with the skills to communicate effectively and authentically. Her mission: to empower everyone to be seen, heard, and understood—especially when tackling their most critical challenges.
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