Workplace Drama

Is your workplace riddled with gossip, power struggles, and confusion? Do you seek clarity in your management and cohesiveness in your team? Do you have a personal obstacle affecting your professional success? If so, there is good news-help is on the way. Stop Workplace Drama offers down-to-earth, practical methods to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and private practice professionals maximize success, increase productivity, and improve teamwork and personal performance.

No Ego is about increasing awareness of just how often individuals are operating out of ego at work, breeding drama and discord rather than innovation and constructive collaboration. It is high time to reinvent leadership thinking. The current work experience is so full of emotional waste that it's seen as a foregone cost in today's business environments. Cy Wakeman teaches straightforward strategies in which this time and energy can be re-commissioned and put toward the value that hired talent is intended to provide.

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.

The human longing for respect and dignity is deep and pervasive. Yet, while resolving more than 300 workplace conflicts, author Anna Maravelas has met thousands of individuals struggling with tension and mistrust. Creating a Drama-Free Workplace contains strategies to avoid and reverse these troubling trends. Learn why trust and connectedness slip through our fingers despite our yearnings for workplaces that are grounded in collaboration and success.

She was hired to write code. Her boss was programmed for profit. When a deadly secret threatens to crash the biggest tech launch in a decade, the only thing more dangerous is their undeniable chemistry. Zofia Petrova is a brilliant coder with a conscience, a firebrand who believes technology should serve humanity. When she discovers a fatal flaw in her company’s revolutionary new product—a bug that could get people killed—she refuses to stay silent, even if it means taking on the most powerful woman in tech. Corinna Vance is the ice-cold CEO of Synapse, a titan who sees people as ...

In Reality-Based Leadership, expert Fast Company blogger Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances - one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, gives clear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do the same - without drama or defensiveness. Filled with dynamic examples and innovative tools, this book shows you how to become a reality-based leader.

Take charge of your career by eliminating communication barriers and taking charge of your business relationships. Make your work environment less tense and more productive by improving communication skills. Set relationship expectations, work with people how they like to work, and give positive feedback and constructive feedback.

For Mature Audience: Sexual situations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Review *"A breathtaking journey of love and courage! This story captivated me from the very first page. Paula and Marie, two dedicated police officers, navigate the complexities of their professional lives while discovering a profound connection that transcends the chaos around them. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of danger and uncertainty, showcasing not only their bravery on the job but also their vulnerability in love. The author masterfully weaves together themes of acceptance, resilience, and the power of love...

Desperation can make some people dangerous–and Lady Isobelle Trent is No Exception! Lady Felicity Alright has been financially ruined following the death of her father, and now must embrace service as a governess to the wealthy. Once employed in the household of a wealthy businessman, Thomas Caldwell, Felicity learns he is be married and his fiancée is none other than Lady Isobelle Trent, the very woman who destroyed Felicity’s family fortune and brought about her impoverished descent into servitude. A Regency romance short. Tropes: Found family, ruined heroine, triangle. With HEA. ...

The collected trilogy, all in one place: THE BLUE MOUNTAIN DYNASTY contains all three books in the BLACKSTONE TRILOGY! Beau and Darcy have been best friends since they were born. But can they be more, once Beau's scheming wife hatches a plan so twisted neither of them could have come up with it themselves? Armand holds a burning flame for Jolene, and always has. But what will he do when he believes she's become a killer? Fox and Katrina want each other from the moment they lay eyes on each other, but their lives and careers are in constant conflict. When Fox lures her back with an offer she...

She thought she was just an employee. She didn’t know she was the experiment. Kara Sinclair wanted a career, not a leash. But Virellium is no ordinary company and its CEO, Julian Kingsley, plays by rules that blur desire with domination. Behind the polished offices and precision rituals lies a world of power that seduces as much as it scars. Julian, magnetic and merciless, punishes and rewards with equal intensity. Rhea, Kara’s fierce confidante, finds worship in submission and whispers Kara toward her own altar. Marcus, the enforcer, kneels with pride, while Dylan trembles on the knife...

Working late at night, Lucas, a middle manager in a large organization, meets a custodian named Ted. The two strike up a friendship as Ted teaches Lucas three vital questions with the power to transform the disillusionment he is experiencing at work. Listeners follow Lucas as he learns how to shift from feeling like a victim to acting as a creator in his career. With the wise guidance of Ted and Kasey, a senior manager, Lucas applies the three vital questions and begins transforming his workplace relationships, with exciting results.

31-year-old Lee has her dream job at tech startup Everfore—but being the youngest-looking person in the office means she's always fighting to be taken seriously among the bros on her team who treat her more like a kid sister than a colleague. When her boss challenges the team to develop the next viral app for Gen Z, Lee sees her chance to finally shine—even if it means going undercover as a high school student in the process.

In this gripping holiday drama, meet Tiarra Simmons—a quiet, overlooked Chicago girl whose life flips upside down in the most unexpected way. What begins as an ordinary New Year in the city quickly spirals into a chaotic whirlwind of secrets, survival, and self-discovery. Once known as the “good girl,” Tiarra suddenly finds herself pulled into a dangerous web of lies, ambition, and betrayal. As she navigates the gritty reality of Chicago’s underbelly—from corporate corruption to life-or-death choices—her insecurities are pushed to their breaking point. Every step forces her to ...

When Chase Stone’s estranged father dies, leaving his multibillion-dollar business to his children, no one is more surprised than him. Growing up outside of the high-stakes world filled with human vultures, Chase and his sister, Alex, are less than enthusiastic about stepping into their father’s shoes. That is until they learn of a half brother they didn’t know existed, and must find to share their inheritance with.

"Ayala's stories will turn your reading time into something wicked and scrumptious." - Amazon Review "Prepare to be swept away into a world of love, passion, and drama." - Amazon Review "Rachelle Ayala's stories will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again." - Amazon Review Thrills, chills, and feel-good romances! Savor Spicy After Dark: six tasty romances with delightful feels. From the kitchen to the movie set, college stadium to baseball diamond, these bikers, baseball players, billionaires, and chefs will woo and charm you with their antics and hot moves. ~~~ Roaring Hot! -...

Are you a manager who struggles to get accountability within your organization? Have you either bulldozed your way through an encounter or talked yourself out of it with excuses like “I’ve already tried that” or “it’s too risky”? If you’ve ever done a poor job of holding others accountable, this audiobook can help you feel more comfortable gaining ownership from employees. Own Up! addresses the big myths, everyday hesitations, and all the other stories we tell ourselves about what it means and how much time and effort it takes to create a culture of responsibility.

A blistering, brutally honest, and deeply inspirational novel about what it takes to rise, survive, and thrive in the cutthroat world of sales—and in life. Vincent Scott didn’t grow up dreaming of sales. He stumbled into it—a burned-out college graduate with no plan, no direction, and barely enough motivation to show up on time. He took a job in a call center thinking it was customer service. What he found was a high-pressure boiler room—one-call-close sales, endless rejection, and ruthless expectations. And somehow… he became the best. UNBEATABLE is the unforgettable journey of a...

Choice. Power. Speed. Today's leaders continually face these forces. But with too many choices, too much power, and too much speed, leaders often make decisions in a heightened state of emotion (and drama). Hasty decisions are often poor ones, and in this climate there is no place to hide. Privacy is a thing of the past; the days of covering up or ignoring a problem are over. In today's transparent culture, the decision making of leaders is more vulnerable than ever - and it is more critical than ever to get it right.

Business and pleasure have never merged so deliciously I was barely keeping my head above water—working two jobs while struggling through night school—when I met him on an empty subway car. Gabriel Reed. Powerful attorney. Commanding presence. A man who takes what he wants. He offered me a job I couldn't refuse: triple my salary, career advancement, and the chance to finally breathe. The catch? After hours, he wants my complete submission. I should say no. I should walk away. But every time he looks at me, my body betrays me, craving the control only he can provide. One touch and I'm ...