How to Overcome Drama at Work: Lessons from Nieva the Rescue Dog
- Marcelle Fowler
- Sep 28
- 2 min read
Meet Nieva 🐾—a white Pittie with soulful eyes, a gentle spirit, and a heart full of affection.
Nieva’s journey hasn’t been easy. She’s overcome overbreeding and cancer. Yet when you meet her, you don’t see a victim. You see joy. You see love. You see possibility.
And her story carries a message many of us need to hear at work.
The Drama Triangle at Work
It’s easy to get caught in what psychologists call the Drama Triangle:
The Victim—“Why is this happening to me?”
The Rescuer—always fixing but never empowering.
The Persecutor—blaming or criticizing instead of helping.
We’ve all been there—sucked into cycles of gossip, conflict, or frustration. The triangle can feel endless.
The Empowerment Dynamic
But Nieva shows us another way. Despite everything she’s endured, she's a friendly, snuggly love muffin who's focused on creating a different future.
That’s the shift into what’s called the Empowerment Dynamic:
From Victim to Creator—focusing on what you can create, control or influence.
From Rescuer to Coach—asking questions that encourage self-sufficiency.
From Persecutor to Challenger—pushing others to rise in healthy ways.
Nieva chooses love, play, and connection every single day. That’s what being a Creator looks like.
For more on The Empowerment Dynamic, check out the quick-read, The Power of TED*: The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald Womeldorff wherever you buy books.
Your Takeaway
The next time drama shows up at work, pause. Ask yourself: “What do I want to create here?” "What can I control or influence?" Then take one small step toward what you want.
Like Nieva, you can shift the energy—and inspire those around you.
Her courage is a reminder: Drama doesn’t have to define us. Empowerment can.
Want to Adopt or Foster Nieva?
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📣 Spread the Word: Share her story with colleagues, friends, and family—because the right person may come for the leadership lesson and leave with a lifelong friend!
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