By 
Anastasia Penright
 | 
TED Institute Talk

5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work

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.

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