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Winner! 2012 Axiom Book Awards: Best Business book Winner! 2012 International Book Publishers Association: Best Business and Economics Book Free your workplace from drama dysfunction with these proven tools for increased office efficiency, harmony, and productivity. In The Drama-Free Office, authors Jim Warner and Kaley Klemp interweave humorous and relatable case studies with the key skills you'll need for managing office saboteurs--be they subordinates, coworkers, or the boss. You will see your coworkers (and yourself) in this entertaining and practical blueprint for addressing the dramatic behaviors that cripple so many teams. The authors' research draws on years of experience working with more than 2,500 CEOs and their executive teams. They define the four major drama roles--the Complainer, the Cynic, the Controller, and the Caretaker--found in most organizations and lay out a detailed roadmap to help you: Skillfully initiate difficult conversations and defuse dramatic moments Reclaim the time, energy, and resources wasted in drama-riddled meetings and interactions Reduce your own dramatic tendencies and take control of your work life Create and sustain a collaborative, authentic, and fun work environment

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With such an expert, well-articulated guidebook, managers and others will find comfort in knowing they're not alone in dealing with difficult personalities in the office. Best of all, they'll now have tools for turning toxic behavior into collaborative efforts. -- ForeWord Reviews ForeWord Reviews A quick-and-easy read that seeks to dampen office drama and ramp up efficiency. -- Kirkus Reviews Kirkus Reviews Describing cases true (but disguised) and hypothetical, Waner and Klemp employ realistic dialogue and solutions. Charts and a variety of tips guide readers visually. Obviously well-schooled in issues of corporate life, Warner and Klemp encourage cool heads to defuse almost any situation. -- Booklist Booklist

Describing cases true (but disguised) and hypothetical, Waner and Klemp employ realistic dialogue and solutions. Charts and a variety of tips guide readers visually. Obviously well-schooled in issues of corporate life, Warner and Klemp encourage cool heads to defuse almost any situation. -- Booklist Booklist

Author Information

Jim Warner and Kaley Klemp are devoted to guiding organizations, family businesses, and professional partnerships on how to expand their leadership skills while fostering enduring authenticity and collaboration within their teams. Whether for entire corporations, executive teams, small groups, couples, or individuals, Jim and Kaley are experts in creating collaborative, productive interactions. Their research for The Drama-Free Office is based on their work with over 2,500 CEOs and their executive teams worldwide. Jim and Kaley are inspiring speakers and change agents. Both individually and as a high-energy team, they have delivered hundreds of keynote addresses, team-building retreats, and experiential workshops to companies, associations, and non-profits designed to engage, entertain, and inspire high achievers. Every event is customized to optimize the immediate take-home value for the target audience (CEOs, professionals, managers, couples, work teams, or leaders in transition). To engage Kaley, Jim, or both for your next meeting or event, please visit their website at www.DramaFreeOffice.com or call +1 303-449-7770.

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