Drama, drama, drama-every facet of our culture is steeped in it: politics, media, Hollywood, our corporate culture, even our health care is dripping with drama. And, like true junkies, we indulge in it endlessly. Drama addiction is real. But why do we have it? How did we even get here? Drama functions as a social survival method that we all sometimes lean onto be seen, heard, and to feel like we matter. Left unattended, the negative thought patterns and emotional wounds that foster drama will be recycled generation after generation, adversely affecting our world for years to come. There is a path to true emotional freedom. The Drama-Free Way: A Thought-Management Guide to Navigating Chaos and Thriving explores the internal thought patterns and energetic states that create drama. This book pairs real stories of journeys out of drama addiction with a practical approach for intentional thinking and authentic thriving. The result isn't a destination, but a new way of living-a way that can make life easier, more fun, and more fulfilling. Your spirit is calling you to a new level of being; The Drama-Free Way will lead you there. Book jacket.

Drama, drama, drama. Our world is steeped in it. It affects everyone, and it's not slowing down. The chaos of drama is everywhere: in politics, social media, the workplace, finances, education, healthcare, home life . . . even our beautiful planet is consumed by chaos. Drama is a part of the human condition, but the explosive growth we're seeing is not. The world is getting smaller, but the chaos is growing bigger. Humanity is evolving, but which direction are we going? In spite of it being a universal experience, few people know how to really deal with drama. That's because we've had a limited understanding and narrow view of what drama really is. But that's about to change. The Drama-Free Way uncovers the hidden sources of drama that influence us, how they shape our thoughts and beliefs and set us up for a lifetime of separation from our Authentic Selves. It reveals how drama functions, not only as an addiction, but also as a social survival phenomenon, due to the tribal wounds we've all experienced. Left unattended, these will be recycled generation after generation, adversely affecting our world for years to come. It's time to pivot. We are at a critical threshold in our evolution where the "survival of the fittest" are those who can best manage their inner worlds of thoughts and emotions. The Drama-Free Way offers an elevated approach to the human journey and provides the antidote to chaos: Inner Alignment for cultivating an authentically thriving life. Consider this your roadmap to rise.

"All the World's a Stage"— What Part Will You Play? You know what drama is...in your circle of friends, your workplace, your extended family, and in the unexpected circumstances of life. But has it gotten to be too much? Truth is, we've all been both actor and audience when it comes to life's dramas. But here's another truth: You don't have to let it sweep you away. Discover a biblical script for a more peaceful life as you learn how to... dial down the drama in your own life respond appropriately to situations that would otherwise escalate incorporate "scene changes" to eliminate inevitable drama view high-maintenance individuals through the eyes of Christ become an anchor in the storms that swirl around you The world may be a stage—but you can find freedom from the drama.

Provides practical relationship advice for girls, covering friends, siblings, parents, teachers, coaches, boys, and others.

Eliminate sexual harassment, unconscious bias, ethical lapses and other HR nightmares! Companies spend millions on legal compliance training and initiatives to eliminate workplace drama and the resulting low morale and lawsuits, but don’t always get the results they want. Most organizations understand that simply checking legal compliance boxes around sexual harassment, bias, etc. isn’t enough, but are at a loss on how to implement solutions, especially in today’s post-#MeToo world. Patti Perez is an attorney, HR expert, trainer, and former state regulator, who has conducted over 1,200 workplace investigations. In this unique book, she explains the secret to avoiding all forms of drama, legal exposure, and low morale: A healthy workplace culture. Patti combines the lessons learned from 25 years of professional experience with robust data from behavioral science research to debunk common myths, including the belief that a focus on legal compliance leads to a healthy workplace culture. (In fact, it increases the likelihood of getting sued). The Drama-Free Workplace includes a section with easy-to-understand causes, effects and solutions to problems related to: Sexual harassment Bias and diversity Ethics lapses The book also includes helpful information on: Becoming an organization that values and practices fearlessness, fairness and freedom Anticipating situations that give rise to drama, with detailed advice on how to prevent it from happening Using emotional intelligence to communicate more precisely and persuasively about sensitive, controversial topics in the workplace Finally, the book’s DIY section guides companies on how to: draft and enforce helpful policies (that employees will actually read and *want* to follow) design and deliver powerful and effective training programs investigate and resolve claims of sexual harassment and other types of misconduct. Together, these practical tools will help all your employees feel valued and motivated, and keep drama, disengagement, and lawsuits, away.

One of the top reasons people change jobs is to escape the drama in the workplace-drama that is often precipitated by difficult bosses and difficult coworkers. But difficult people are found in every workplace, and running from them does not make them go away. In The Drama-Free Workweek, author Treivor Branch provides quick tips to manage workplace drama and the people who cause it. The Drama-Free Workweek identifies the most common types of troublesome people, including the backstabber, the gossiper, the micro-manager, the bully, the downer, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the dumper, the swiper, and the know-it-all. Ms. Branch, a workplace issues consultant and executive career coach, specializes in maximizing workplace relationships by providing both managers and employees with solutions for handling these office detractors. A handy pocket guide, The Drama-Free Workweek helps you learn the secrets to quickly move from conflict to collaboration and make your working conditions virtually drama free.