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\"Marlene<\/a><\/div>\n

Marlene Chism is\u00a0the<\/em>\u00a0leading authority on stopping workplace drama. She works with C-Suite leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Marlene is known for helping managers address\u00a0\u201cthe elephant in the room\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and initiate conversations that get results. Her expertise includes leadership development, conflict management and strategic communication.<\/p>\n

Marlene is a recognized LinkedIn\/Lynda global learning platform expert, producing educational videos on Anger Management<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Having Difficult Conversations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She is the author of three commercially published books:\u00a0Stop Workplace Drama<\/em>\u00a0(Wiley 2011),\u00a0No-Drama Leadership<\/em>\u00a0(Bibliomotion 2015), and\u00a0Stop Drama in Your Healthcare Practice<\/em>\u00a0(Greenbranch 2018).<\/p>\n

As a seasoned professional speaker, Marlene\u2019s transformational message of personal responsibility and alignment is making its way around the globe at leadership academies, corporate retreats, association conferences, and customized webinars.<\/p>\n

Marlene Chism earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in communications from Drury University and a master\u2019s in HR Development from Webster University.\u00a0 She is an advanced practitioner in narrative coaching.<\/p>\n

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