Marli Rusen
@themirrormethod.bsky.social
A leading legal expert in workplace conflict management. Creator of The MIRROR Method and a charismatic, engaging, educational & entertaining #keynotespeaker
What systems in your workplace claim to be fair—but don’t feel that way in practice?
Fairness isn’t a slogan.
It’s a standard backed by policies, processes, and accountability.
📌 Start where it matters: consistency. 🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#WorkplaceJustice #HRLeadership #RespectfulAccountability
Fairness isn’t a slogan.
It’s a standard backed by policies, processes, and accountability.
📌 Start where it matters: consistency. 🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#WorkplaceJustice #HRLeadership #RespectfulAccountability
Fairness and Accountability in Work Environments
Discover insights on fairness and accountability in work environments: misuse of complaints by leaders and actions over words.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What systems in your workplace claim to be fair—but don’t feel that way in practice?
Fairness isn’t a slogan.
It’s a standard backed by policies, processes, and accountability.
📌 Start where it matters: consistency. 🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#WorkplaceJustice #HRLeadership #RespectfulAccountability
Fairness isn’t a slogan.
It’s a standard backed by policies, processes, and accountability.
📌 Start where it matters: consistency. 🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#WorkplaceJustice #HRLeadership #RespectfulAccountability
There must be evidence to support actions. Making decisions & then looking for evidence after the fact is unfair and indefensible. Allegations must be reviewed & not assumed to be true. Process matters as much as outcome. Unbiased. Thorough. Respectful. That’s how trust is built. #FridayFocus
June 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
There must be evidence to support actions. Making decisions & then looking for evidence after the fact is unfair and indefensible. Allegations must be reviewed & not assumed to be true. Process matters as much as outcome. Unbiased. Thorough. Respectful. That’s how trust is built. #FridayFocus
Respectful workplaces aren’t free of conflict.
They're full of clarity, boundaries, and trust.
When leaders step in early—with empathy and firmness—teams thrive.
Read how we shift from fear to function ⬇
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#DisruptDysfunction #ConflictResolution #LeadershipDevelopment
They're full of clarity, boundaries, and trust.
When leaders step in early—with empathy and firmness—teams thrive.
Read how we shift from fear to function ⬇
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#DisruptDysfunction #ConflictResolution #LeadershipDevelopment
Negativity in the workplace and the ripple effect
Negativity in the workplace is more than bad vibes—it spreads quickly, harms morale, and damages team culture if left unchecked.
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June 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Respectful workplaces aren’t free of conflict.
They're full of clarity, boundaries, and trust.
When leaders step in early—with empathy and firmness—teams thrive.
Read how we shift from fear to function ⬇
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#DisruptDysfunction #ConflictResolution #LeadershipDevelopment
They're full of clarity, boundaries, and trust.
When leaders step in early—with empathy and firmness—teams thrive.
Read how we shift from fear to function ⬇
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#DisruptDysfunction #ConflictResolution #LeadershipDevelopment
What we’re seeing in many workplaces isn’t a rough patch—it’s a pattern.
Behaviors once rare—gossip, cliques, eye rolls, “not-my-job” attitudes—are becoming the norm.
Misunderstandings are seen as malicious. Trust is eroding. Morale is crumbling.
#RespectAtWork #CultureOfAvoidance
Behaviors once rare—gossip, cliques, eye rolls, “not-my-job” attitudes—are becoming the norm.
Misunderstandings are seen as malicious. Trust is eroding. Morale is crumbling.
#RespectAtWork #CultureOfAvoidance
June 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What we’re seeing in many workplaces isn’t a rough patch—it’s a pattern.
Behaviors once rare—gossip, cliques, eye rolls, “not-my-job” attitudes—are becoming the norm.
Misunderstandings are seen as malicious. Trust is eroding. Morale is crumbling.
#RespectAtWork #CultureOfAvoidance
Behaviors once rare—gossip, cliques, eye rolls, “not-my-job” attitudes—are becoming the norm.
Misunderstandings are seen as malicious. Trust is eroding. Morale is crumbling.
#RespectAtWork #CultureOfAvoidance
🎧 Listening is a leadership skill.
Speak to be understood —and listen to understand.
Many workplace conflicts arise not from what was said—but what was misunderstood.
Lead with open ears and an open mind.
#RespectfulCommunication #HRCommunity
Speak to be understood —and listen to understand.
Many workplace conflicts arise not from what was said—but what was misunderstood.
Lead with open ears and an open mind.
#RespectfulCommunication #HRCommunity
June 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🎧 Listening is a leadership skill.
Speak to be understood —and listen to understand.
Many workplace conflicts arise not from what was said—but what was misunderstood.
Lead with open ears and an open mind.
#RespectfulCommunication #HRCommunity
Speak to be understood —and listen to understand.
Many workplace conflicts arise not from what was said—but what was misunderstood.
Lead with open ears and an open mind.
#RespectfulCommunication #HRCommunity
Words like “respect” or “fairness” are not enough.
Leaders must model these values through consistent and visible action.
If the systems aren’t backing the talk, your culture won’t either.
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#AccountableLeadership #HRStrategy #FairWorkplaces
Leaders must model these values through consistent and visible action.
If the systems aren’t backing the talk, your culture won’t either.
🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#AccountableLeadership #HRStrategy #FairWorkplaces
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Words like “respect” or “fairness” are not enough.
Leaders must model these values through consistent and visible action.
If the systems aren’t backing the talk, your culture won’t either.
🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#AccountableLeadership #HRStrategy #FairWorkplaces
Leaders must model these values through consistent and visible action.
If the systems aren’t backing the talk, your culture won’t either.
🔗 buff.ly/nO0mrc9
#AccountableLeadership #HRStrategy #FairWorkplaces
Negativity isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it's silence, disengagement, or eye-rolls in meetings.
One unresolved moment can ripple across your entire team.
🌊 The impact is real—and preventable.
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#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMatters #MirrorMethod
Sometimes it's silence, disengagement, or eye-rolls in meetings.
One unresolved moment can ripple across your entire team.
🌊 The impact is real—and preventable.
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMatters #MirrorMethod
June 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Negativity isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it's silence, disengagement, or eye-rolls in meetings.
One unresolved moment can ripple across your entire team.
🌊 The impact is real—and preventable.
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMatters #MirrorMethod
Sometimes it's silence, disengagement, or eye-rolls in meetings.
One unresolved moment can ripple across your entire team.
🌊 The impact is real—and preventable.
🔗 buff.ly/gi3L2jE
#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipMatters #MirrorMethod
Effective leaders communicate expectations for respectful communication well before issues arise. Meaningful onboarding and orientation are as fundamental to a healthy workplace culture as early conflict resolution and fair investigations.
June 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Effective leaders communicate expectations for respectful communication well before issues arise. Meaningful onboarding and orientation are as fundamental to a healthy workplace culture as early conflict resolution and fair investigations.
Tension at work is real—but so is how you respond.
Meet disrespect with professionalism. An eye for an eye doesn't work - and isn't acceptable.
Measured reactions - not emotional ones - are turning points in resolving conflict.
#HR #EmotionalIntelligence #RespectAtWork
Meet disrespect with professionalism. An eye for an eye doesn't work - and isn't acceptable.
Measured reactions - not emotional ones - are turning points in resolving conflict.
#HR #EmotionalIntelligence #RespectAtWork
June 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tension at work is real—but so is how you respond.
Meet disrespect with professionalism. An eye for an eye doesn't work - and isn't acceptable.
Measured reactions - not emotional ones - are turning points in resolving conflict.
#HR #EmotionalIntelligence #RespectAtWork
Meet disrespect with professionalism. An eye for an eye doesn't work - and isn't acceptable.
Measured reactions - not emotional ones - are turning points in resolving conflict.
#HR #EmotionalIntelligence #RespectAtWork
Leadership isn't always about having the answers.
Sometimes it starts with listening—deeply, consistently, and without defensiveness.
📖 Inclusive leadership begins when we lead with ears, not just voices.
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#InclusiveLeadership #MoralClarity #RespectAtWork
Sometimes it starts with listening—deeply, consistently, and without defensiveness.
📖 Inclusive leadership begins when we lead with ears, not just voices.
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#InclusiveLeadership #MoralClarity #RespectAtWork
Inclusive Leadership in Action - Marli Rusen
Inclusive leadership turns workplace diversity into strength—without it, differences can lead to division and disrespect.
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June 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Leadership isn't always about having the answers.
Sometimes it starts with listening—deeply, consistently, and without defensiveness.
📖 Inclusive leadership begins when we lead with ears, not just voices.
🔗 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #MoralClarity #RespectAtWork
Sometimes it starts with listening—deeply, consistently, and without defensiveness.
📖 Inclusive leadership begins when we lead with ears, not just voices.
🔗 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #MoralClarity #RespectAtWork
Start the week giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Before you act—pause. Before you react—ask.
Second-hand reports deserve first-hand fact-checks.
Clarity begins with curiosity, not assumptions.
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #MondayMindset
Before you act—pause. Before you react—ask.
Second-hand reports deserve first-hand fact-checks.
Clarity begins with curiosity, not assumptions.
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #MondayMindset
June 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Start the week giving others the benefit of the doubt.
Before you act—pause. Before you react—ask.
Second-hand reports deserve first-hand fact-checks.
Clarity begins with curiosity, not assumptions.
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #MondayMindset
Before you act—pause. Before you react—ask.
Second-hand reports deserve first-hand fact-checks.
Clarity begins with curiosity, not assumptions.
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #MondayMindset
Dysfunction doesn’t start — or stop — with just one person.
💥 Accountability means looking at everyone’s contribution, including leadership.
Blame won’t fix culture. Balanced, thoughtful action will.
#Leadership #Accountability #TeamWellness
💥 Accountability means looking at everyone’s contribution, including leadership.
Blame won’t fix culture. Balanced, thoughtful action will.
#Leadership #Accountability #TeamWellness
June 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Dysfunction doesn’t start — or stop — with just one person.
💥 Accountability means looking at everyone’s contribution, including leadership.
Blame won’t fix culture. Balanced, thoughtful action will.
#Leadership #Accountability #TeamWellness
💥 Accountability means looking at everyone’s contribution, including leadership.
Blame won’t fix culture. Balanced, thoughtful action will.
#Leadership #Accountability #TeamWellness
"Don’t you know who I am?"
"No offense, but…"
🚩 These aren’t just red flags — they’re often preloaded excuses for disrespect.
Titles don’t excuse bad behaviour. Neither do our intentions, moods, or otherwise.
Respect isn’t optional — it’s non-negotiable.
#WorkplaceIntegrity #RespectMatters
"No offense, but…"
🚩 These aren’t just red flags — they’re often preloaded excuses for disrespect.
Titles don’t excuse bad behaviour. Neither do our intentions, moods, or otherwise.
Respect isn’t optional — it’s non-negotiable.
#WorkplaceIntegrity #RespectMatters
June 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Don’t you know who I am?"
"No offense, but…"
🚩 These aren’t just red flags — they’re often preloaded excuses for disrespect.
Titles don’t excuse bad behaviour. Neither do our intentions, moods, or otherwise.
Respect isn’t optional — it’s non-negotiable.
#WorkplaceIntegrity #RespectMatters
"No offense, but…"
🚩 These aren’t just red flags — they’re often preloaded excuses for disrespect.
Titles don’t excuse bad behaviour. Neither do our intentions, moods, or otherwise.
Respect isn’t optional — it’s non-negotiable.
#WorkplaceIntegrity #RespectMatters
Hard truths are still truths.
If someone opens up to you, your response defines your leadership.
Want your team to trust you? Start by acting on what you hear.
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#HRLeadership #WorkplaceTrust
If someone opens up to you, your response defines your leadership.
Want your team to trust you? Start by acting on what you hear.
📌 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#HRLeadership #WorkplaceTrust
June 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hard truths are still truths.
If someone opens up to you, your response defines your leadership.
Want your team to trust you? Start by acting on what you hear.
📌 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#HRLeadership #WorkplaceTrust
If someone opens up to you, your response defines your leadership.
Want your team to trust you? Start by acting on what you hear.
📌 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#HRLeadership #WorkplaceTrust
Leadership actions that model respect.
Being “right” doesn’t excuse being rude.
Tough messages — like coaching or termination — must be delivered with respect.
Leaders model more than decisions. They model how we treat others when life becomes challenging.
#HRLeaders #RespectfulLeadership
Being “right” doesn’t excuse being rude.
Tough messages — like coaching or termination — must be delivered with respect.
Leaders model more than decisions. They model how we treat others when life becomes challenging.
#HRLeaders #RespectfulLeadership
June 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Leadership actions that model respect.
Being “right” doesn’t excuse being rude.
Tough messages — like coaching or termination — must be delivered with respect.
Leaders model more than decisions. They model how we treat others when life becomes challenging.
#HRLeaders #RespectfulLeadership
Being “right” doesn’t excuse being rude.
Tough messages — like coaching or termination — must be delivered with respect.
Leaders model more than decisions. They model how we treat others when life becomes challenging.
#HRLeaders #RespectfulLeadership
💬 Client Spotlight: Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society
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📍 Interested in bringing live training to your team? Let’s talk: buff.ly/76RxSyu
June 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
💬 Client Spotlight: Prince George and District Elizabeth Fry Society
📍 Interested in bringing live training to your team? Let’s talk: buff.ly/76RxSyu
📍 Interested in bringing live training to your team? Let’s talk: buff.ly/76RxSyu
Talking about people behind closed doors breeds gossip and resentment.
Talking to people — directly, calmly, and respectfully — builds trust.
Let’s stop whispering and start resolving. 🗣️
#TeamCulture #Communication
Talking to people — directly, calmly, and respectfully — builds trust.
Let’s stop whispering and start resolving. 🗣️
#TeamCulture #Communication
June 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Talking about people behind closed doors breeds gossip and resentment.
Talking to people — directly, calmly, and respectfully — builds trust.
Let’s stop whispering and start resolving. 🗣️
#TeamCulture #Communication
Talking to people — directly, calmly, and respectfully — builds trust.
Let’s stop whispering and start resolving. 🗣️
#TeamCulture #Communication
Inclusive leadership begins with moral clarity.
It’s not about having all the answers—it's about asking the right questions and acting on what we hear.
Start the week with intention.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
It’s not about having all the answers—it's about asking the right questions and acting on what we hear.
Start the week with intention.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
Inclusive Leadership in Action - Marli Rusen
Inclusive leadership turns workplace diversity into strength—without it, differences can lead to division and disrespect.
buff.ly
June 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Inclusive leadership begins with moral clarity.
It’s not about having all the answers—it's about asking the right questions and acting on what we hear.
Start the week with intention.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
It’s not about having all the answers—it's about asking the right questions and acting on what we hear.
Start the week with intention.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
Behind every conflict is a story — and sometimes a storm. 🌪️
Leaders must move past emotional declarations to fact-check what is actually happening.
Slow down. Ask questions. Don't take sides.
Be curious before reaching conclusions despite pressure to do otherwise.
#ConflictResolution #Leadership
Leaders must move past emotional declarations to fact-check what is actually happening.
Slow down. Ask questions. Don't take sides.
Be curious before reaching conclusions despite pressure to do otherwise.
#ConflictResolution #Leadership
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Behind every conflict is a story — and sometimes a storm. 🌪️
Leaders must move past emotional declarations to fact-check what is actually happening.
Slow down. Ask questions. Don't take sides.
Be curious before reaching conclusions despite pressure to do otherwise.
#ConflictResolution #Leadership
Leaders must move past emotional declarations to fact-check what is actually happening.
Slow down. Ask questions. Don't take sides.
Be curious before reaching conclusions despite pressure to do otherwise.
#ConflictResolution #Leadership
Before reacting to perceived disrespect, remember that there is often a backstory to someone’s actions.
Before assuming malintent, gather the facts.
You have every right to ask questions as long as you remain open to the answers that follow.
#ReflectionsOnRespect #HealthyWorkplace #HRInsights
Before assuming malintent, gather the facts.
You have every right to ask questions as long as you remain open to the answers that follow.
#ReflectionsOnRespect #HealthyWorkplace #HRInsights
June 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Before reacting to perceived disrespect, remember that there is often a backstory to someone’s actions.
Before assuming malintent, gather the facts.
You have every right to ask questions as long as you remain open to the answers that follow.
#ReflectionsOnRespect #HealthyWorkplace #HRInsights
Before assuming malintent, gather the facts.
You have every right to ask questions as long as you remain open to the answers that follow.
#ReflectionsOnRespect #HealthyWorkplace #HRInsights
Perception - without clarity - becomes reality in the workplace.
If leaders appear to show favoritism — even unintentionally — trust erodes, fast.
Leadership requires decisions rooted in fairness, not friendships.
Transparency builds teams. Nepotism breaks them.
#LeadershipMatters #TrustAtWork
If leaders appear to show favoritism — even unintentionally — trust erodes, fast.
Leadership requires decisions rooted in fairness, not friendships.
Transparency builds teams. Nepotism breaks them.
#LeadershipMatters #TrustAtWork
June 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Perception - without clarity - becomes reality in the workplace.
If leaders appear to show favoritism — even unintentionally — trust erodes, fast.
Leadership requires decisions rooted in fairness, not friendships.
Transparency builds teams. Nepotism breaks them.
#LeadershipMatters #TrustAtWork
If leaders appear to show favoritism — even unintentionally — trust erodes, fast.
Leadership requires decisions rooted in fairness, not friendships.
Transparency builds teams. Nepotism breaks them.
#LeadershipMatters #TrustAtWork
Start your week with this reminder: Leadership isn’t loud. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is listen—fully, respectfully, and without rushing to respond.
True inclusion starts with hearing what others need to say.
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#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
True inclusion starts with hearing what others need to say.
🔗 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
June 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Start your week with this reminder: Leadership isn’t loud. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is listen—fully, respectfully, and without rushing to respond.
True inclusion starts with hearing what others need to say.
🔗 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
True inclusion starts with hearing what others need to say.
🔗 buff.ly/524Ycwr
#InclusiveLeadership #RespectAtWork
Staying silent in the face of workplace #bullying isn’t neutral; it’s harmful. Bystanders who witness harm yet "don’t want to get involved" are involved even when they don't want to be. It takes courage, not quiet, to create a respectful workplace. Speak up. Step in. Help build a safe place to work.
June 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Staying silent in the face of workplace #bullying isn’t neutral; it’s harmful. Bystanders who witness harm yet "don’t want to get involved" are involved even when they don't want to be. It takes courage, not quiet, to create a respectful workplace. Speak up. Step in. Help build a safe place to work.
🛠️ Need something done a certain way?
🧩 Explain the why.
“Because I said so” creates resistance.
A clear rationale builds buy-in, clarity, and results.
#WorkplaceCommunication #SundayLeadership #RespectfulChange
🧩 Explain the why.
“Because I said so” creates resistance.
A clear rationale builds buy-in, clarity, and results.
#WorkplaceCommunication #SundayLeadership #RespectfulChange
June 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🛠️ Need something done a certain way?
🧩 Explain the why.
“Because I said so” creates resistance.
A clear rationale builds buy-in, clarity, and results.
#WorkplaceCommunication #SundayLeadership #RespectfulChange
🧩 Explain the why.
“Because I said so” creates resistance.
A clear rationale builds buy-in, clarity, and results.
#WorkplaceCommunication #SundayLeadership #RespectfulChange
🧍♂️🧍♀️ Separation may reduce tension — but it doesn’t resolve disrespect.
Bullying demands more than distance.
📢 Accountability.
📢 Boundaries.
📢 Consequences.
That’s how real resolution starts.
#WorkplaceBullying #LeadershipResponsibility
Bullying demands more than distance.
📢 Accountability.
📢 Boundaries.
📢 Consequences.
That’s how real resolution starts.
#WorkplaceBullying #LeadershipResponsibility
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🧍♂️🧍♀️ Separation may reduce tension — but it doesn’t resolve disrespect.
Bullying demands more than distance.
📢 Accountability.
📢 Boundaries.
📢 Consequences.
That’s how real resolution starts.
#WorkplaceBullying #LeadershipResponsibility
Bullying demands more than distance.
📢 Accountability.
📢 Boundaries.
📢 Consequences.
That’s how real resolution starts.
#WorkplaceBullying #LeadershipResponsibility