{"product_id":"stop-complainers-and-energy-drainers-how-to-negotiate-work-drama-to-get-more-done-paperback","title":"Stop Complainers and Energy Drainers: How to Negotiate Work Drama to Get More Done - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Byars Swindling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn constant complainers into productive contributors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstant complainers take up resources, time, and mental bandwidth in the workplace. When you change a culture of complainers to one of contributors, you boost morale, increase productivity, and promote effective communication. In short, you get more done with less drama. In Stop Complainers and Energy Drainers, workplace communication expert Linda Swindling shares her expertise in negotiating tough situations in the workplace. Discover how to influence others to accomplish your purpose. \u003ci\u003eStop Complainers and Energy Drainers\u003c\/i\u003e uses scenarios, engaging questions, and survey results to provide strategies that can be implemented immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to identify complainers and time drainers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides forms to help prepare for discussions, suggested language to show up powerfully, and encouragement to apply strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers concrete phrases and tactics to refocus a complainer and end unproductive conversations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStop Complainers and Energy Drainers\u003c\/i\u003e is research-driven and focused on how to identify as well as manage conversations with \"venters,\" complainers, whiners, and energy drainers. With these guidelines for communication, you'll see powerful results, improved relationships, and increased confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn Constant Complainers into Productive Contributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGot some people at work making you crazy with their inappropriate behavior? Don't give up. Swindling provides ideas and solutions that will make your workplace and life better.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Mark Sanborn\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fred Factor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith over two decades of experience on the topic, Linda Swindling simplifies the troubling trend towards more complaining and less doing. Turns out, you shouldn't just walk away or tell Complainers to 'put a cork in it.' Great book and fantastic solutions for leaders and coworkers alike.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Vince Poscente\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Speed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwindling serves up a very practical tool to keep your cool around constant Complainers. Specifics on how to spot them, stop them, and avoid supporting their habit. Love this book!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dianna Booher\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCommunicate with Confidence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCreating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinda Swindling offers a flight plan to take you from a culture of negativity and turbulence to one of responsibility and contribution.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Howard Putnam\u003c\/b\u003e, former CEO of Southwest Airlines; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Winds of Turbulence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a reference book every manager needs to own and use.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jim Eckelberger\u003c\/b\u003e, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.); Chairman of the Board, Southwest Power Pool\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersistent Complainers are expensive. They take up your time, resources, and mental bandwidth. When you change a culture of complaining to one of contributing, you boost morale, increase productivity, and promote effective communication. In short, you get more done with less drama. \u003ci\u003eStop Complainers and Energy Drainers\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to negotiate the toughest situations in the workplace. With these proven communication strategies, you'll end unproductive conversations and behavior at work and accomplish more with your teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn Constant Complainers into Productive Contributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Got some people at work making you crazy with their inappropriate behavior? Don't give up. Swindling provides ideas and solutions that will make your workplace and life better.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Mark Sanborn\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fred Factor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYou Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With over two decades of experience on the topic, Linda Swindling simplifies the troubling trend towards more complaining and less doing. Turns out, you shouldn't just walk away or tell Complainers to 'put a cork in it.' Great book and fantastic solutions for leaders and coworkers alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Vince Poscente\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Speed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Swindling serves up a very practical tool to keep your cool around constant Complainers. Specifics on how to spot them, stop them, and avoid supporting their habit. Love this book!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dianna Booher\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCommunicate with Confidence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCreating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Linda Swindling offers a flight plan to take you from a culture of negativity and turbulence to one of responsibility and contribution.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Howard Putnam\u003c\/b\u003e, former CEO of Southwest Airlines; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Winds of Turbulence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a reference book every manager needs to own and use.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Jim Eckelberger\u003c\/b\u003e, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.); Chairman of the Board, Southwest Power Pool\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersistent Complainers are expensive. They take up your time, resources, and mental bandwidth. When you change a culture of complaining to one of contributing, you boost morale, increase productivity, and promote effective communication. In short, you get more done with less drama. \u003ci\u003eStop Complainers and Energy Drainers\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to negotiate the toughest situations in the workplace. With these proven communication strategies, you'll end unproductive conversations and behavior at work and accomplish more with your teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINDA SWINDLING\u003c\/b\u003e is a workplace communication expert. She began negotiating work drama first as a successful attorney and mediator and later as a keynote speaker, executive coach, and strategic consultant. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and president of Journey On, she is the author of the popular Passports to Success series, which offers thirteen titles on workplace and communication issues. Visit her at \u003cb\u003ewww.StopComplainers.com.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.48 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51983791391021,"sku":"9781118492963","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/SFBLMWpLUWM4dlJZUDRQNGZ5alduUT09.webp?v=1776070227","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/stop-complainers-and-energy-drainers-how-to-negotiate-work-drama-to-get-more-done-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}