Stop Workplace Drama: Train Your Team to have No Complaints, No Excuses, and No Regrets

Great book with a lot of great information for wherever you are in your business. I learned a lot about mistakes that I have been making as an employee. I highly recommend it for everyone in the working world whether you own your own business or are just starting at your first job.

I read this book in early 2012 but just re-read it and realized that it had helped me grow in the areas of dealing with my drama and the drama of others. However, I see new areas for improvement now and am glad for the opportunity to re-read the text. However, it should be noted that rank and file employees have little ability to stop the drama that comes from management and HR. Faulty hiring practices, a lack of screening of applicants, and less-than-adequate interviewing techniques for determining both qualifications, past problems, and verifying corporate culture "fit" add to problems which may already be in existence in a workplace. Often, drama comes from the top with management which leaks information to employees for whatver reasons they may have (i.e., garner support from subordinates, demonstrate their knowledge and power, or just loose lips) and employees who then leak information to others to demonstrate their position of power and gain influence as well.Lastly, this book should be taken together with consideration and diligent application of the Biblical values espoused in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, and the New Testament. As time goes on, there will be more and more evil in the world and hence, the workplace, but Ms. Chism's writing is clear and applicable to today's workplace.... and although this book is not meant to bring in Christian values, it does that in a round-about way.In summary... less talk, less ego, more pride in who we are and what we do and more work will give us less drama in the workplace.

As a solopreneur I don't work in a big office or have a huge team of employees. But I am an active community volunteer for the chamber of commerce and other groups and, when time is short and project tasks are many, there can be some drama.Fortunately, Marlene Chism's book has come along just in time to help us work through the stress, focus on the common purpose and release the drama so that our goals are achieved with fewer complaints or regrets. Thank you Marlene!With insightful stories and inspiring case studies, Chism's methodology plays out positively time and time again as her tips assist all of us in creating a more purposeful workplace- whether in a cubicle or a community meeting room.I'm glad I discovered this book and will share it with others in my network so that they too can work and live drama-free.

Workplace drama is a situation that all leaders face in some form. Chism's approach is practical and can be implemented on various organizational levels. It is an holistic schema including spiritually which is a minefield that most authors and consultants avoid. She mentions the importance of personal values which is essential in addressing spirituality, since this is the source of a person's deeply held value system. Her fresh approach is stimulating, thoughtful, introspective, and practical.

When I got an advanced copy of Marlene's book, my intent was to do a quick scan and write a short, courtesy review. But I found it impossible to scan. I found myself reading it! When I finished, I reread it and made notes in the margins. Using shorthand, I indicated the initials of employees of whom I had applied Marlene's principles with effectively as well as those that I failed to use Marlene's principles...and ended up feeding drama.I've recommended Stop Workplace Drama to many others. Why? Have you ever hurt your leg or foot or toe, and instead of going to the doctor, you got used to limping? Maybe you told yourself that you were too busy to see a doctor. Perhaps you thought the problem would clear up on its own. But over time, you got used to walking funny. Pretty soon, you couldn't even remember what it felt like to feel normal or not walk around with discomfort.That's what drama is like. When viewed from a distance, it might appear to be charming, quaint, or even funny. But when that drama gets closer or begins to touch you personally, it becomes painful and draining, hurting not only at the immediate source of drama, but able to harm and damage other formerly-healthy parts of the whole system.Marlene's book is a powerful how-to. If you've forgotten what it's like to feel "normal" because all around you is drama, stop hoping it will fix itself. Get Marlene's book, read it, apply it. Find out why it's destined to appear on the desks of every leader who is serious about creating outstanding results with people.

Stop Workplace Drama describes the drama cycle and how to reduce drama in the workplace. I work in an environment with a lot of drama and appreciate the tips for reducing drama and helping staff work together more effectively.

It emphasizes that only YOU can stop letting others control your actions, which is right on the money for advice.

Great book!

A great read and to the point. Simple and concise and some of the suggestions are very good. A good book to have in your library if you manage staff.