Life is not without drama, but as the days go by, I realize more and more that it’s self-inflicted. My life’s work has been working with entrepreneurs within a corporate structure, and I’ve had my share of unnecessary drama. It wasn’t until I was willing to step outside my own thinking that I started to see a world of possibilities.
Executive consultants, Jim Warner and Kaley Warner Klemp have chronicled their work with over 3,500 executives in a convincing new book – The Drama-Free Office: A Guide to Healthy Collaboration with Your Team, Coworkers, and Boss. In my conversation with Jim and Kaley, It was clear that the most significant difference between a drama-filled office and a drama-free one is understanding the ‘how’ component. “A drama-free office is made up of drama-free individuals – starting with you. When you choose-and it’s always a choice – to show up with curiosity, candor, courage, and appreciation, you encourage your workers to do the same…”
Are you a Controller, Complainer, Cynic or Caretaker – Find out…