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 then ever-and it is more critical than ever to get it right.  Marlene Chism's No-Drama Leadership introduces just the model the corporate world needs. Using case studies, checklists, and examples from various levels of hierarchy in leadership and from a variety of industries, Chism introduces the mindset shifts and practical skills needed to develop enlightened leaders, whose decision making flows from a much more grounded and aligned place. You will learn how to:  Identify the signs of misalignment Increase your leadership effectiveness Use four quadrants of change as a catalyst for leadership growth Increase employee engagement Tap into the gifts and talents of your employees Communicate strategically Create a culture of accountability Increase innovation and productivity through empowerment  Today's leader needs more than position, power, or business acumen. Today's leader needs more than self-management, communication skills, or emotional intelligence. We need leaders who are aligned, aware, and accountable, who balance choice and power with wisdom and responsibility-leaders who embrace and embody both the inner game of leadership growth with the outer game of business results, modeling both the mindsets and actions that transform the cultures they lead. “Absolutely brilliant! A must-read for any leader that wants to transform culture in the workplace.” – Marshall Goldsmith , best-selling author, a Thinkers 50 Top Ten Global Business Thinker, and top ranked executive coach “If ‘culture is the beliefs and values practiced by an organization,’ then No-Drama Leadership is the handbook for the leaders of the future, building the enlightened organization of the future.” – Frances R. Hesselbein , president and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute 1998 Recipient, The Presidential Medal of Freedom "Leadership consultant Chism ( Stop Workplace Drama ) offers much-needed advice on a problem that many leaders have but few will admit to: namely, that they are ill-equipped to manage their employees. This business manual shows how to overcome this hurdle and get the results you seek... Chock-full of valuable insights for leaders at all levels, this book will help demystify the secrets of effective leadership." – Publishers Weekly "Selected as one of the best business books of 2015 by Soundview Executive Book Summaries.” – Soundview Executive Book Summaries “In No-Drama Leadership Marlene Chism outlines the path to creating enlightened leaders – giving us the will, vision, and skills to lead and work in a culture of success. Leaders at all levels from the shop floor to the executive can benefit from the wisdom and power in these pages.” – Kevin Eikenberry , best-selling leadership author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group “The author shows, through in her choice of stories, her great skill in communicating to us how bad leadership looks from a subordinate’s point of view, and her skill in giving us practical advice on how to evolve toward being better at managing the complex relationship that leadership involves.” – Edgar H. Schein , Professor Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management, author of Humble Inquiry: The gentle art of asking instead of telling (2013) “Marlene Chism lays out in straightforward terms the issues and traps common in leadership at any level based on her vast experience across many organizations and with many leaders. Her insights about behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and misconceptions are universal, whether talking about a company in Tallahassee or Tokyo. This book is practical and immediately applicable no matter the country or the cultural context. No-Drama Leadership can help deliver results for any leader.” – Dr. Steven Bleistein , CEO, Relansa, Inc., Tokyo, Japan “Marlene Chism shows leaders how to redirect negative energy into positive action. The No-Drama leader creates a culture that delivers results, and keeps everyone aligned with noble purpose. “ – Lisa Earle McLeod , Forbes.com columnist and author of the best-seller, Selling With Noble Purpose “Marlene Chism has a powerful way of communicating with readers. Her insights on what today's leaders need and what is expected of them is conveyed in this book. Instant enlightenment. Guaranteed!” – Babitha Balakrishnan , senior editor of Excellence Essentials Publications with HR.Com, the largest global social networking and resource site for HR Professionals “Workplace drama compromises morale, jeopardizes productivi