
Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where we’re all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. I’m Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And I’m passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if you’re an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributor—this podcast is for you. Because each week we’ll focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practices—to create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldn’t be one of them.
Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland
Managing Workplace Drama: Causes, Impact, and Solutions
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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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