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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

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Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy. the happy hours, the lunch and learns, the DEI trainings, etc.). Why would someone who strives to belong engage in behavior that further isolates and creates drama, like gossiping?” Good intent doesn’t always translate into actual impact.

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How Taking Charge of Your Emotions Can Help You Find Success in Business

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Particularly in the workplace, where outbursts, arguments or even vulnerability can not only undermine an individual’s credibility, but also serve as grist for today’s gossip mill and live on in company lore for years. Doing so will create a better path for yourself, and a better work environment for you and your co-workers.

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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Remote workers can engage in peer-to-peer learning and mentoring through AI-curated content and resources, fostering a sense of camaraderie and encouraging the exchange of valuable knowledge and experience. In a remote work environment, knowledge is power, and AI is the key to unlocking it.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

When it comes to leadership and maximizing the potential of your team, a healthy, collaborative environment is always going to be more effective than isolation or condescension. We would go to long lunches, she wouldn’t question if I left early, and would share office-gossip that I knew was unprofessional. Playing Favorites.

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How to Make More Money

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You have to find your inner power to influence and change the things or environment around you. What if they’re going to choose who’s to be fired based on who is willing to learn the most and who has been willing to contribute the most? They’re reading celebrity gossip magazines. If you can’t do that, then you can’t grow.

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Why Do Administrative Teams Have So Much Drama?

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When faced with any group of people with whom you have to work collaboratively, and when placed in an environment with those people for 40 hours a week or more, it’s not surprising that drama unfolds. I find that gossip usually focuses on other people’s intentions, motives, hidden agendas, or secret activities.

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What We Can Learn About Careers from Pope Francis

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Let''s not forget in this competitive environment, sometimes the best thing you can do is be a good listener for a struggling co-worker, or even offer to take a stressed manager out for coffee. Even if you don''t consider yourself a religious person, you need to learn to relax and not fight so many internal battles.

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