The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or having all the answers—it’s about being intentional.
If you’re ready to move from managing tasks to empowering people, you’re in the right place.
Each week, host Cyndi Wentland, founder of Intentionaleaders, shares actionable tools, real-world stories, and fresh perspectives to help you grow into the confident, respected leader you aspire to be. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations, inspire trust, build stronger teams, and lead with purpose without burning out in the process.
Whether you’re a first-time manager, seasoned executive, or small business owner, the Intentional Leaders Podcast will help you develop the mindset and skills to create impact that lasts.
Tune in, grow intentionally, and become the kind of leader your team—and your life—deserve.
The Intentional Leaders Podcast: Helping ambitious leaders gain clarity, communicate with confidence, and lead with intention.
Managing Workplace Drama: Causes, Impact, and Solutions
Workplace drama—those energy-draining, morale-depleting, and soul-sucking behaviors—can disrupt even the most professional environments.ut why does it happen, and more importantly, how can we address it?
Why Does Workplace Drama Occur?
- Attention Seeking: some individuals crave recognition and feel important when others focus on them.
- Status Enhancement: being "in the know" or sharing exclusive information can make individuals feel powerful.
- Low Emotional Intelligence: a lack of self-awareness or self-management leads some to overlook how their actions affect their credibility and relationships.
- Unclear Behavioral Expectations: without explicit guidelines, behaviors like gossiping or speaking negatively about others may go unchecked.
- Lack of Accountability: when there's no consequence for disruptive actions, such behaviors can persist.
Strategies to Manage and Reduce Drama
- Set Clear Expectations
- Identify and Label Ineffective Behaviors
- Address Issues Promptly
- Foster Emotional Intelligence
By proactively managing and setting standards, you can transform a drama-filled workplace into a harmonious and productive space. emember, while some may thrive on drama, you have the choice not to attend the performance.
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Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it’s about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you’ll explore what today’s leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you’re managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you’ll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.