5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work | Anastasia Penright

No matter your industry, you've experienced drama at work. In this funny and all-too-relatable talk, community leader Anastasia Penright outlines five steps you can follow to better coexist with your coworkers and focus on what's really important.

[Celiaa]

The fact that these kinds of things happen every day despite of the work field only reinforces for me the idea that adults on work are exactly like little children on school. We didn't change a bit. No maturity, no kindness

[AbsoluteMdot]

My Co-workers gossip so much about one another. They will smile in your face than 2 seconds later talk about you behind you back. I'm quiet and don't say much and just today I said right in front of my gossipy co-workers that I know I get talked about but guess what? I don't care what anyone thinks about me. 2 of them got quiet and started acting extra nice to me. It's laughable!!

[xantiherox]

1. Work from home
2. Work from home
3. Work from home
4. Work from home
5. Work from home

[nickysteez]

Show up maximize your time and go home
Do not tell other co-workers secrets you overheard or your opinion of others
DO NOT bad mouth others period
Let friendships be something occurs overtime on its own

[rudolphsimmonds]

DON'T SHARE ANYTHING AT WORK UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU CANT TRUST A WORK VENT BUDDY. I TRIED THAT AND PAID FOR IT FOR YEARS AFTER ENDING THE FRIENDSHIP

[Grunfeld]

"Sometimes we create this unspoken bond with people that only exists in our head." Oh yeah. Will remember this. Great talk, good ideas which I reckon will be workable. Thanks.

[donnatrevithick]

Please do not have a vent buddy at work. Don't scream and swear either at work. Work through the problem after you have cooled down afterwards at home. Try to put water on a work fire not gasoline. Lastly learn from your mistakes and play the game differently next time.

[jamalhamdan]

To be efficient, Ignore all the emotions, focus on yourself, avoid involving in any dramatic people, walk away from all the drama.

[TheZestySoul]

I just keep my mouth shut, work and go home! I only speak when spoken to, simple.

[BlueFoxes]

I think if you're creating scenarios in your head of imaginary confrontations at work - you need to get a new job. That to me is a sign that you can no longer maintain the boundary between work & home/play/down time & that you're becoming jaded with your occupation. I'm currently job hunting for that reason.

[BusinessMadhouse]

This is so very true. Being away from a dramatic work place keeps all of us very efficient and effective. Thanks for the inspiration.

[chrismel]

When she said "It is safe to assume they typed it with their middle fingers, " I started laughing and haven't stopped yet. I needed this talk.

[KinjalParekh]

Workplace drama can be exhausting. One of the many reasons why I don't get into politics and/ gossips 🤷‍♀️

[lydiaholland]

it's hard because when i don't talk people assume i'm always angry about something

[harnessedenergy]

Might be the most beautiful smile to ever grace a TED stage. #Gorgeous

[rathejinn]

Am I the only one who really admired her voice?

[ebonyc]

Really good talk about an important topic. She has great charisma and perfect voice, got my full attention the whole time ☺

[louistulloch]

I really admired the message...and yes, the "high road" - I was thinking to myself that it does get easier and then you start to love it because of the stillness and peace that comes of it; and then she said that. I love it. I think this talk is sound.

[believeinit]

She’s an incredible speaker, so engaging.

[msay]

I have found being up front, assertive, but professional is the best policy when dealing with work place drama.