The document discusses gossip in the workplace. It defines gossip as idle talk or rumors about others' personal affairs. Gossip is a form of social bonding and a way for companies to informally disseminate information. Some key points are that gossip can mean power for those with insider information, bring people closer by sharing personal details, and be used as a currency to trade information. The document provides steps to avoid gossip, such as analyzing gossip sources, limiting association with gossips, confronting gossips directly, and reminding them of workplace consequences for spreading rumors.
This ppt will give you a clear picture about gossip at workplace and how to deal with it and when?. It would also help students give an effective presentation in colleges.
The document discusses gossip and rumors in the workplace, defining gossip as talking about another person's private information usually in a negative way, and rumors as unverified information that spreads among uncertain people. It notes both the positive and negative impacts of gossip and rumors, and provides tips for ignoring, confronting, or letting rumors run their course to avoid spreading misinformation in the office.
I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Preventing Workplace GossipBrigham Van Auken
This document discusses the negative impacts of gossip in the workplace and provides strategies for preventing gossip. Some key points include:
- Gossip can lead to lost productivity, erosion of trust, increased anxiety, and attrition as good employees leave due to an unhealthy work environment.
- One study found gossip correlated with a 20% decrease in willingness to help others, while compliments correlated with a 20% increase in generosity.
- Maintaining confidentiality and focusing on spreading information that helps rather than hurts are recommended. Being busy with work can also help prevent participation in gossip.
Toxic Workplace: High School at the OfficeSusan Nicholas
As business people, it is practically inevitable that at one time or another in our careers, we will be the subject of or somehow involved in negative office gossip.
Gossip is like a toxic mold. It permeates the air and you breathe it in, ingest it. It damages your professional — and maybe even personal — health. It creates animosity, distrust and it's unproductive. It’s been one of the biggest morale killers in any company I’ve worked.
Learn my 5 Types of Office Gossips and my 4 Tips on handling it.
This document discusses strategies for dealing with gossip. It defines gossip and outlines some of its negative outcomes such as depression, hurting reputations, and creating a bad work environment. It then provides four strategies to avoid gossip: being direct with gossipers, changing the subject, preventing gossip by censoring what you say around others, and only sharing secrets with trusted friends. It concludes by noting that people gossip to avoid dealing with their own issues and because it makes them feel powerful.
Elizabeth Alo is a Managing Partner of Vitalwork, a 22-year old local consulting company that specializes in organizational and workforce development. Elizabeth has a penchant for the link between desired business results and the corresponding quality of interactions among senior leaders, managers in the middle and customer-facing front-line employees. For eight years she has consulted with leaders in supporting themselves and employees to take on new ways of thinking and acting in times of change that optimize personal and group power, influence, and, most importantly, results. These measurable changes in behaviors are foundational to the achievement of goals and strategic objectives within the companies Elizabeth has consulted and facilitated developmental workshops.
Come hear Elizabeth as she speaks on the importance of handling Crucial Conversations well as a vital step in executing successful strategies and projects.
This document discusses strategies for handling annoying coworkers. It identifies common types of annoying coworkers such as know-it-alls, gossipers, loud talkers, and bullies. It then provides five strategies for dealing with annoying coworkers: remain calm, distance yourself, shift to a problem-solving perspective, use appropriate humor, and stand up to bullies assertively while ensuring safety. The goal is to maintain self-control and composure, avoid escalating problems, and focus on effective problem-solving rather than reacting to or engaging with annoying behavior.
This ppt will give you a clear picture about gossip at workplace and how to deal with it and when?. It would also help students give an effective presentation in colleges.
The document discusses gossip and rumors in the workplace, defining gossip as talking about another person's private information usually in a negative way, and rumors as unverified information that spreads among uncertain people. It notes both the positive and negative impacts of gossip and rumors, and provides tips for ignoring, confronting, or letting rumors run their course to avoid spreading misinformation in the office.
I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Preventing Workplace GossipBrigham Van Auken
This document discusses the negative impacts of gossip in the workplace and provides strategies for preventing gossip. Some key points include:
- Gossip can lead to lost productivity, erosion of trust, increased anxiety, and attrition as good employees leave due to an unhealthy work environment.
- One study found gossip correlated with a 20% decrease in willingness to help others, while compliments correlated with a 20% increase in generosity.
- Maintaining confidentiality and focusing on spreading information that helps rather than hurts are recommended. Being busy with work can also help prevent participation in gossip.
Toxic Workplace: High School at the OfficeSusan Nicholas
As business people, it is practically inevitable that at one time or another in our careers, we will be the subject of or somehow involved in negative office gossip.
Gossip is like a toxic mold. It permeates the air and you breathe it in, ingest it. It damages your professional — and maybe even personal — health. It creates animosity, distrust and it's unproductive. It’s been one of the biggest morale killers in any company I’ve worked.
Learn my 5 Types of Office Gossips and my 4 Tips on handling it.
This document discusses strategies for dealing with gossip. It defines gossip and outlines some of its negative outcomes such as depression, hurting reputations, and creating a bad work environment. It then provides four strategies to avoid gossip: being direct with gossipers, changing the subject, preventing gossip by censoring what you say around others, and only sharing secrets with trusted friends. It concludes by noting that people gossip to avoid dealing with their own issues and because it makes them feel powerful.
Elizabeth Alo is a Managing Partner of Vitalwork, a 22-year old local consulting company that specializes in organizational and workforce development. Elizabeth has a penchant for the link between desired business results and the corresponding quality of interactions among senior leaders, managers in the middle and customer-facing front-line employees. For eight years she has consulted with leaders in supporting themselves and employees to take on new ways of thinking and acting in times of change that optimize personal and group power, influence, and, most importantly, results. These measurable changes in behaviors are foundational to the achievement of goals and strategic objectives within the companies Elizabeth has consulted and facilitated developmental workshops.
Come hear Elizabeth as she speaks on the importance of handling Crucial Conversations well as a vital step in executing successful strategies and projects.
This document discusses strategies for handling annoying coworkers. It identifies common types of annoying coworkers such as know-it-alls, gossipers, loud talkers, and bullies. It then provides five strategies for dealing with annoying coworkers: remain calm, distance yourself, shift to a problem-solving perspective, use appropriate humor, and stand up to bullies assertively while ensuring safety. The goal is to maintain self-control and composure, avoid escalating problems, and focus on effective problem-solving rather than reacting to or engaging with annoying behavior.
Training Slide Deck
Tips on Difficult Conversations
-What to think about when preparing for difficult conversations
-Things to remember during difficult conversations
- Top 6 mistakes that can turn difficult conversations into disasters.
The document discusses the negative effects of workplace gossip based on a case study of Bliss Cosmetics. Workplace gossip negatively impacts camaraderie, morale, teamwork, communication, efficiency, and increases resentment and insecurity. It can hurt reputations, decrease chances of advancement, and lower professionalism and the overall atmosphere of an organization. The document provides suggestions for reducing gossip, such as dealing with issues openly, installing anti-gossip policies, encouraging positive communication, and rewarding employees to reduce the need for gossip.
Ability to influence 360 degrees, is one of the most relevant abilities for the new gen professional. With the world swarmed with information and opinions from all around the power to influence and sell your point is of paramount value.
This is a training session/knowledge mashup that I put together after watching a stanford breakfast series video on persuasion. Also my first attempt of a slidecast.
Managing Difficult Conversations:9 Questions to Ask YourselfBarbara Greene
Do you avoid difficult conversations? There is no need to avoid them if you focus on the constructive possibilities. Start by asking yourself these 9 critical questions.
FellowBuddy.com is an innovative platform that brings students together to share notes, exam papers, study guides, project reports and presentation for upcoming exams.
We connect Students who have an understanding of course material with Students who need help.
Benefits:-
# Students can catch up on notes they missed because of an absence.
# Underachievers can find peer developed notes that break down lecture and study material in a way that they can understand
# Students can earn better grades, save time and study effectively
Our Vision & Mission – Simplifying Students Life
Our Belief – “The great breakthrough in your life comes when you realize it, that you can learn anything you need to learn; to accomplish any goal that you have set for yourself. This means there are no limits on what you can be, have or do.”
Like Us - https://www.facebook.com/FellowBuddycom
These are the slides from a workshop I am running, it definitely doesn't quite translate to self paced online, but you get an idea of some of the stuff. Please provide comments if you have any feedback!
Crucial conversations are important discussions that occur when opinions differ and emotions run high. They can lead to breakthroughs if handled properly by starting with empathy, making people feel safe to speak openly, examining different perspectives, and agreeing on actions. The document outlines seven steps for handling crucial conversations: start with empathy and good intentions; recognize when safety is at risk; make people feel safe to talk; avoid stories and focus on facts; share your perspective and listen to others'; agree on next steps; and follow up. Mastering these skills can turn difficult discussions into productive outcomes.
Giving and receiving feedback helps improve performance and interactions with others. When giving feedback, do so constructively by focusing on positives and being timely. Address issues close to when they occurred. Both the giver and receiver should aim to make it a learning experience, not a criticism. The receiver should listen actively without rejecting the feedback, and ask questions to better understand and apply the feedback.
Understanding Body Language for Sales ProfessionalsAndrea Jones
When you understand how to read someone's body language, you can have a better understanding of what they are really thinking. That's going to help you close the sale.
Radical Candor: No BS, helping your team create better work.Digital Surgeons
Inspired by Google's Kim Scott, the Digital Surgeons team adapts Radical Candor to fit with their agile & innovative approach to designing the future of experiences.
Source: Candor, Inc.
http://www.radicalcandor.com/
The National Society of Leadership and Success shares tips for communicating with different personality types, based on the DISC guide from William Marston.
This document provides guidance on having difficult conversations by discussing how to make such conversations safe and productive. It notes that crucial conversations are discussions where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Such conversations often go poorly due to factors like biology, surprise, confusion, and self-defeating behavior. The document outlines how to start with the right motives by focusing on what you and others really want, rather than protective behaviors. It also discusses how to notice when safety is at risk by looking for signs of silence or violence in conversations. Specific tactics are provided for rebuilding mutual purpose and mutual respect to make conversations safe, including apologizing, contrasting to repair misunderstandings, and using C.R.I.B. to
Dealing with Difficult People and Situations in the WorkplaceBernadette Boas
Bernadette Boas is a 25-year corporate executive and consultant who provides training on managing difficult people and situations through her company Ball of Fire, Inc. The training document outlines tips for having difficult conversations, including addressing issues early, listening carefully, and establishing solutions. It encourages participants to reflect on how they handled past difficult conversations and to implement tips from the training. The document advertises Bernadette's books, radio show, webinars and other programs to help people develop skills for confronting conflict confidently rather than with aggression.
The document provides tips for improving conversation skills, including body language, listening skills, asking questions, sharing information about yourself, and closing conversations positively. Some key points covered include smiling and making eye contact to appear friendly; asking open-ended questions; balancing speaking and listening; discussing common interests; and ending conversations by restating something interesting the other person said and setting the expectation to talk again soon. The document also discusses overcoming conversational hangups like arguing or stereotyping others, as well as cultural differences to be aware of when speaking to people from other backgrounds.
According to Gallup's latest Employee Engagement Poll, 87% of the global workforce is disengaged. It's now more important than ever to inspire, motivate and engage your leadership team. To do that you'll want to use these proven employee engagement solutions. What follows is a presentation of ways managers, directors and senior executives alike can inspire, motivate and engage their employees.
This PPT is meant for two day training session on Effective Communication. Includes concepts on Body language, Oral communication and Written communication
This document provides a summary of a report on persuasion. The report argues that persuasion can be captured in a single sentence of 27 words. The sentence states that "People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their fears, confirm their suspicions and help them throw rocks at their enemies." The report explains each part of the sentence and how influential leaders have used these basic strategies to gain loyalty and followers. It argues that these strategies seem obvious but are not commonly practiced and can be powerful when applied correctly.
The document discusses the issue of gossip in the workplace and provides strategies for both dealing with being the target of gossip and preventing gossip from spreading. It defines gossip and discusses how although it can help bond coworkers and spread information, it often distorts or embellishes information and can target individuals. The document then provides tips for managers to prevent gossip from spreading maliciously, for individuals to refrain from bad gossip, and for employees who are targets of gossip to address it in a constructive manner rather than retaliate.
Training Slide Deck
Tips on Difficult Conversations
-What to think about when preparing for difficult conversations
-Things to remember during difficult conversations
- Top 6 mistakes that can turn difficult conversations into disasters.
The document discusses the negative effects of workplace gossip based on a case study of Bliss Cosmetics. Workplace gossip negatively impacts camaraderie, morale, teamwork, communication, efficiency, and increases resentment and insecurity. It can hurt reputations, decrease chances of advancement, and lower professionalism and the overall atmosphere of an organization. The document provides suggestions for reducing gossip, such as dealing with issues openly, installing anti-gossip policies, encouraging positive communication, and rewarding employees to reduce the need for gossip.
Ability to influence 360 degrees, is one of the most relevant abilities for the new gen professional. With the world swarmed with information and opinions from all around the power to influence and sell your point is of paramount value.
This is a training session/knowledge mashup that I put together after watching a stanford breakfast series video on persuasion. Also my first attempt of a slidecast.
Managing Difficult Conversations:9 Questions to Ask YourselfBarbara Greene
Do you avoid difficult conversations? There is no need to avoid them if you focus on the constructive possibilities. Start by asking yourself these 9 critical questions.
FellowBuddy.com is an innovative platform that brings students together to share notes, exam papers, study guides, project reports and presentation for upcoming exams.
We connect Students who have an understanding of course material with Students who need help.
Benefits:-
# Students can catch up on notes they missed because of an absence.
# Underachievers can find peer developed notes that break down lecture and study material in a way that they can understand
# Students can earn better grades, save time and study effectively
Our Vision & Mission – Simplifying Students Life
Our Belief – “The great breakthrough in your life comes when you realize it, that you can learn anything you need to learn; to accomplish any goal that you have set for yourself. This means there are no limits on what you can be, have or do.”
Like Us - https://www.facebook.com/FellowBuddycom
These are the slides from a workshop I am running, it definitely doesn't quite translate to self paced online, but you get an idea of some of the stuff. Please provide comments if you have any feedback!
Crucial conversations are important discussions that occur when opinions differ and emotions run high. They can lead to breakthroughs if handled properly by starting with empathy, making people feel safe to speak openly, examining different perspectives, and agreeing on actions. The document outlines seven steps for handling crucial conversations: start with empathy and good intentions; recognize when safety is at risk; make people feel safe to talk; avoid stories and focus on facts; share your perspective and listen to others'; agree on next steps; and follow up. Mastering these skills can turn difficult discussions into productive outcomes.
Giving and receiving feedback helps improve performance and interactions with others. When giving feedback, do so constructively by focusing on positives and being timely. Address issues close to when they occurred. Both the giver and receiver should aim to make it a learning experience, not a criticism. The receiver should listen actively without rejecting the feedback, and ask questions to better understand and apply the feedback.
Understanding Body Language for Sales ProfessionalsAndrea Jones
When you understand how to read someone's body language, you can have a better understanding of what they are really thinking. That's going to help you close the sale.
Radical Candor: No BS, helping your team create better work.Digital Surgeons
Inspired by Google's Kim Scott, the Digital Surgeons team adapts Radical Candor to fit with their agile & innovative approach to designing the future of experiences.
Source: Candor, Inc.
http://www.radicalcandor.com/
The National Society of Leadership and Success shares tips for communicating with different personality types, based on the DISC guide from William Marston.
This document provides guidance on having difficult conversations by discussing how to make such conversations safe and productive. It notes that crucial conversations are discussions where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Such conversations often go poorly due to factors like biology, surprise, confusion, and self-defeating behavior. The document outlines how to start with the right motives by focusing on what you and others really want, rather than protective behaviors. It also discusses how to notice when safety is at risk by looking for signs of silence or violence in conversations. Specific tactics are provided for rebuilding mutual purpose and mutual respect to make conversations safe, including apologizing, contrasting to repair misunderstandings, and using C.R.I.B. to
Dealing with Difficult People and Situations in the WorkplaceBernadette Boas
Bernadette Boas is a 25-year corporate executive and consultant who provides training on managing difficult people and situations through her company Ball of Fire, Inc. The training document outlines tips for having difficult conversations, including addressing issues early, listening carefully, and establishing solutions. It encourages participants to reflect on how they handled past difficult conversations and to implement tips from the training. The document advertises Bernadette's books, radio show, webinars and other programs to help people develop skills for confronting conflict confidently rather than with aggression.
The document provides tips for improving conversation skills, including body language, listening skills, asking questions, sharing information about yourself, and closing conversations positively. Some key points covered include smiling and making eye contact to appear friendly; asking open-ended questions; balancing speaking and listening; discussing common interests; and ending conversations by restating something interesting the other person said and setting the expectation to talk again soon. The document also discusses overcoming conversational hangups like arguing or stereotyping others, as well as cultural differences to be aware of when speaking to people from other backgrounds.
According to Gallup's latest Employee Engagement Poll, 87% of the global workforce is disengaged. It's now more important than ever to inspire, motivate and engage your leadership team. To do that you'll want to use these proven employee engagement solutions. What follows is a presentation of ways managers, directors and senior executives alike can inspire, motivate and engage their employees.
This PPT is meant for two day training session on Effective Communication. Includes concepts on Body language, Oral communication and Written communication
This document provides a summary of a report on persuasion. The report argues that persuasion can be captured in a single sentence of 27 words. The sentence states that "People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their fears, confirm their suspicions and help them throw rocks at their enemies." The report explains each part of the sentence and how influential leaders have used these basic strategies to gain loyalty and followers. It argues that these strategies seem obvious but are not commonly practiced and can be powerful when applied correctly.
The document discusses the issue of gossip in the workplace and provides strategies for both dealing with being the target of gossip and preventing gossip from spreading. It defines gossip and discusses how although it can help bond coworkers and spread information, it often distorts or embellishes information and can target individuals. The document then provides tips for managers to prevent gossip from spreading maliciously, for individuals to refrain from bad gossip, and for employees who are targets of gossip to address it in a constructive manner rather than retaliate.
Mande White, founder of FreeSocialMediaHelp.com helps event planners and festival administrators how to "give them something to talk about" and integrate social media marketing into the conversation for their upcoming festivals and events.
17 Verbal Habits Of Highly Likable PeopleOH TEIK BIN
This document outlines 17 verbal habits of highly likable people. Some of the key habits mentioned include being polite, acknowledging small favors, offering meaningful praise, expressing empathy, sharing useful information, offering help, speaking with confidence, remembering names, expressing faith in others, making introductions, listening actively, taking responsibility, voicing support, and asking "why not?". Highly likable people communicate in ways that make others feel understood, validated, and drawn to them through both their words and actions.
The document discusses the key ideas in "The Cluetrain Manifesto", which proposes that:
1) Markets consist of human beings, not just demographic groups, and conversations between human beings online are natural and human.
2) When people converse online, whether providing information, opinions, or humor, their voice is typically open, natural and uncontrived.
3) People can recognize each other through the sound of their voice online, just as they can in person conversations. The human voice is an important part of online conversations.
This document discusses the key concepts around the negative effects of social media and moral panics. It defines moral panics as widespread fears that emerge about certain groups or types of people. It also defines terms like "moral entrepreneurs" who spread such fears, and "folk devils" who become the subject of moral panics. The document outlines several examples of moral panics throughout history and how social media allows such fears to spread more quickly. It then discusses several potential negative effects of social media like trolling, astroturfing, sock puppets, cyberbullying and issues around privacy, defamation and copyright. Finally, it notes some of the legal issues surrounding what people say on social media.
"Communicate Powerfully - Get What You Want (Without Turning People Off)" - M...Michelle Villalobos
The document provides tips for women to communicate powerfully and get what they want without turning people off. It discusses facts about lower representation of women in leadership positions and higher returns for companies with more women leaders. The tips include learning to negotiate like a woman by focusing on mutual benefits, watching language by removing hesitations and qualifiers, developing a strong personal brand, promoting one's brand, and finding a happy medium between being too passive or aggressive. The goal is for women to advocate for themselves effectively without reinforcing negative stereotypes.
"How a Good Person can Really Win" shows how the “good person” (one for whom means are as important as the ends) can win against the unprincipled man (for whom only ends matter).
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Real-world research shows that the good person often loses to the unprincipled man. The three main reasons for this are:
1. He cannot comprehend how the unprincipled man thinks, works or makes his moves.
2. He lacks battle skills and doesn’t know how to fight back.
3. He is often egoistic about his honesty, whereas the unprincipled man can subjugate his ego to greed and team up with others.
This book prepares the good person towards:
1. Comprehending evil moves
2. Executing powerful antidotes
3. Converting his virtues into competitive tools and building powerful collaborations with men like himself & win decisively.
Free of platitudes & unproven recommendations, How a Good Person can Really Win is backed by extensive research, and can lead men to victory and success in the real world. It has relevance to all walks of life.
Are you thinking of starting a business right now? Transitioning into a gig economist, SMB owner or freelancer?
欄 Have you considered partnering with someone on your new venture?
While there are ➕advantages and ➖disadvantages, either way, it’s imperative you do your due diligence regardless if you link up or dive in solo.
️ I, myself, have tried to collaborate with screenwriters in the past.
Yup, I moonlight as an actor, producer and screenwriter while away from my daily role as a career consultant and resume writer.
While I find myself not doing as much with the Hollywood stuff, I still will have that want to do some creative writing.
Honestly, out of the 10+ collaborations, only 1 person meshed with me, and even that didn't amount to much when life gets in the way.
So my advice is to not force it. Try it out. If it works, expand the relationship. If it doesn't, move on to someone else. That will benefit everyone more than force.
❓Can you offer advice for people starting a business with a friend?
This document summarizes Adam Keys' OSCON 2007 talk on "People Hacks". It discusses how People Hacks are about advocacy, persuasion and improving interpersonal skills rather than manipulation. It provides tips for interacting with others in open source projects, including giving criticism constructively, avoiding negativity, understanding other perspectives before advocating change, and moving minds gradually rather than pushing maximalist positions. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interpersonal skills in software development.
Do you believe that lies help you solve your problems? If yes, then you are seriously mistaken. Lying delays but redoubles your problems. Stop this bad game, tell the truth and face the consequences of your actions.
The document discusses different types of logical fallacies, providing examples of each. It begins by defining a fallacy as a defect in reasoning according to Louis Vaughn's book The Power of Critical Thinking. Common fallacies discussed include the genetic fallacy, ad hominem, and appeal to tradition. Examples are given for each. The document also discusses how fallacies are used frequently in everyday arguments and discussions to influence opinions.
Demystifying Online Misinformation, with Dr. Claire Wardle, co-founder and Ex...Damian Radcliffe
- Claire Wardle is an expert on online misinformation and disinformation. She provides training to journalists on how to identify and verify misinformation, especially as it relates to the 2020 US election.
- Wardle discusses the different types of misinformation including disinformation (knowingly false information spread to cause harm), misinformation (false information spread unintentionally), and malinformation (genuine information spread to cause harm).
- She notes the tactics of spreading misinformation are evolving since 2016, moving away from fabricated content toward misleading use of genuine information spread out of context. Wardle emphasizes the shared responsibility of platforms, government, journalists, and the public to address the spread of online misinformation.
The document discusses the key ideas in the Cluetrain Manifesto. It provides an abstract and reviews several theses from the manifesto. The theses discuss concepts like how markets no longer want to talk to "flacks and hucksters" but instead want genuine conversations, and how both markets and workers are tired of only receiving remote, scripted information and want more direct interactions. The review analyzes the theses and provides reflective questions to encourage deeper thought about the topics.
This document discusses public speaking anxiety and provides tips to overcome fears and improve public speaking skills. It explains that public speaking anxiety is normal and stems from our innate fight or flight response. Some common fears include being judged or making mistakes. To build confidence, focus on engaging the audience rather than yourself and view them as supportive. Regular practice and training that is tailored to the individual can help improve effectiveness. Mistakes are okay and stories or humor used appropriately can make speeches more engaging.
The document provides etiquette guidelines for introducing people in various situations:
1) When introducing peers, use first and last names and provide some background information about each person to help start a conversation.
2) When introducing someone of higher status to someone of lower status, introduce the higher status person first and provide information to help the lower status person.
3) When introducing a customer, put the customer first to show respect and provide information about both the customer and your own employee.
4) Traditional rules said to introduce men to women and older people to younger, but nowadays rank or position is more important.
This document discusses the effects of workplace gossip. It begins by defining gossip as conversations about other people's private lives. It then lists some potential positive effects of gossip, such as bonding with colleagues and learning about them without direct interaction. However, it also lists many negative effects, such as hurting one's reputation, wasting time, affecting work quality, and causing psychological stress. It notes that many organizations now recognize the ill effects of gossip and explicitly address acceptable behaviors and consequences in employee handbooks.
How to influence influencers: 10 tips by top #PR thinkersPrezly
The document discusses how to build relationships with influencers. It provides tips from various PR professionals, which include listening to influencers' needs, helping them without expecting anything in return, offering them opportunities to be sources or make connections, and investing in the relationship before asking them to promote brands or clients. The overall message is that influencer relations require sincerity, giving more than receiving, and developing long-term relationships through ongoing engagement and support.
The document discusses the principles of persuasion and propaganda. It outlines six principles of persuasion: reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment, consensus, and likability. Practical tips are provided for each principle. Propaganda is defined as information used to manipulate behavior or beliefs. Common techniques of propaganda discussed are portraying "us" as good, "them" as evil, and that we must stop "them" from destroying us. The document cautions that we should evaluate assumptions in propaganda and avoid being manipulated by it.
Questions about Hiring for AI EngineeringBryan Bischof
This discusses the most important questions (and my answers) about hiring for AI Engineering teams.
It specifically discusses what attributes you should look for in hires, how to interview them, and what the team makeup should look like.
Jeff Whippo is Adamant That Emotionally Intelligent Leaders are Able to Contr...andrewhodo
Jeff Whippo is a firm believer that emotional intelligence is a necessary skill for effective leadership. Being self-aware is essential to managing your emotions because you need to know how you're feeling and understand how others are affected by you.
HR Resonance Pofile Photos Video -new.pptxRam Navaratna
Briefs about HR Resonance
Management Consultants & Training. Conduct programs in English Hindi and Kannada in HR ,IR, Management, Soft Skills, Managerial, Supervisory Skills, Labour Laws, Personality Development and many more
Systems Thinking Introduction - a quick overview for Software Practitioners
Gossip in the workplace
1. GOSSIP IN THEGOSSIP IN THE
WORKPLACEWORKPLACE
PRESENTED BY MUSAPRESENTED BY MUSA
MOHAMED GHAZALIMOHAMED GHAZALI
2. DefinitionDefinition
GossipGossip is idle talk or rumour, especiallyis idle talk or rumour, especially
about the personal or private affairs ofabout the personal or private affairs of
others. It forms one of the oldest andothers. It forms one of the oldest and
most common means of sharingmost common means of sharing
(unproven) facts and views, but also has(unproven) facts and views, but also has
a reputation for the introduction of errorsa reputation for the introduction of errors
and other variations into the informationand other variations into the information
transmittedtransmitted..
-- WikipediaWikipedia
3. Why Gossip is Important inWhy Gossip is Important in
the Workplacethe Workplace
Gossip is a form of social bonding. It is also a way forGossip is a form of social bonding. It is also a way for
some people to feel needed by their peer groupsome people to feel needed by their peer group
Two important aspects of gossip:Two important aspects of gossip:
Aspect of tellingAspect of telling
Aspect of hearingAspect of hearing
These two combinations are the perfect medium forThese two combinations are the perfect medium for
gossip. Should these components are lacking, gossipgossip. Should these components are lacking, gossip
does not happendoes not happen
No fun of telling the gossip if no one really want toNo fun of telling the gossip if no one really want to
listenlisten
4. Gossip is a way of informing the workforce.Gossip is a way of informing the workforce.
Some companies actually depend on employee gossip as anSome companies actually depend on employee gossip as an
informal way to disseminate information. Information isinformal way to disseminate information. Information is
"leaked" in a few departments and makes the rounds of the"leaked" in a few departments and makes the rounds of the
entire company through the gossip grape vine. By doing it thisentire company through the gossip grape vine. By doing it this
way, employers can measure the affect that a contemplatedway, employers can measure the affect that a contemplated
change might have on the workers without implementing it. Ifchange might have on the workers without implementing it. If
it is favorable received, most of the time office gossipit is favorable received, most of the time office gossip
becomes a reality. If there is strong resistance, it will usuallybecomes a reality. If there is strong resistance, it will usually
be modified or scrapped.be modified or scrapped.
Gossip can be used like currency.Gossip can be used like currency.
If you want to know something from the office gossip, it willIf you want to know something from the office gossip, it will
usually cost you information. The best gossips know how tousually cost you information. The best gossips know how to
barter what they know for what they want to know. In doing itbarter what they know for what they want to know. In doing it
this way, it assures them a steady stream of fresh gossip andthis way, it assures them a steady stream of fresh gossip and
increases their value in their social group. People who deal inincreases their value in their social group. People who deal in
gossip are often careful to only reveal enough of what theygossip are often careful to only reveal enough of what they
know to persuade the other person to tell their secrets.know to persuade the other person to tell their secrets.
5. Gossip can mean power.Gossip can mean power.
The person with the scoop is the one who everyone seeks forThe person with the scoop is the one who everyone seeks for
information. This gives the gossip power in the company for as longinformation. This gives the gossip power in the company for as long
as their information is the hot item. They become the leadingas their information is the hot item. They become the leading
workplace authority on the topic. It might be a recent scandal,workplace authority on the topic. It might be a recent scandal,
illness, firing, or accident. If the gossip has the facts, people willillness, firing, or accident. If the gossip has the facts, people will
eventually come their direction to make sure that they get theeventually come their direction to make sure that they get the
whole story.whole story.
People who share common information become closer.People who share common information become closer.
Gossip is a way to exchange personal information. By tellingGossip is a way to exchange personal information. By telling
certain topic eg. married or divorce or single issues, it can improvecertain topic eg. married or divorce or single issues, it can improve
morale of the involved individually or people as they feel the sensemorale of the involved individually or people as they feel the sense
of belonging in social community and indirectly, it forms theof belonging in social community and indirectly, it forms the
cohesive group among themselves.cohesive group among themselves.
Even empathy for the difficult circumstances of others can developEven empathy for the difficult circumstances of others can develop
through the gossip chain.through the gossip chain.
6. Instructions How ToInstructions How To
Avoid GossipAvoid Gossip
Step 1: Analyze the source of theStep 1: Analyze the source of the
gossipgossip
Think about whom the person is and their characterThink about whom the person is and their character
when considering the information they are spreading.when considering the information they are spreading.
Ask yourself why they would say what they areAsk yourself why they would say what they are
saying, how will they benefit from spreading thesaying, how will they benefit from spreading the
gossip?gossip?
There is no real benefit that will come from gossipThere is no real benefit that will come from gossip
and its main reason is to degrade and take pleasureand its main reason is to degrade and take pleasure
in negative information about another personin negative information about another person
7. Step 2: Evaluate the information youStep 2: Evaluate the information you
share with co-workersshare with co-workers
It is better left to be unsaid rather than sharing it.It is better left to be unsaid rather than sharing it.
Some people said sharing is harmless whereas othersSome people said sharing is harmless whereas others
said no harm to share. Think again, back to childhoodsaid no harm to share. Think again, back to childhood
game of ‘telephone’ and consider how your informationgame of ‘telephone’ and consider how your information
may get twisted and changed as it gets passed along.may get twisted and changed as it gets passed along.
8. Step 3: Limit your association with theStep 3: Limit your association with the
office gossipoffice gossip
Try not to get involve with the person who tends toTry not to get involve with the person who tends to
spread the gossip therefore less chance of beingspread the gossip therefore less chance of being
included among the gossipers!included among the gossipers!
Step 4: Let the gossip end with youStep 4: Let the gossip end with you
Do not spread the gossip when you are given the tid-Do not spread the gossip when you are given the tid-
bit of the gossip! A gossip with no fuel will graduallybit of the gossip! A gossip with no fuel will gradually
become less successful and end in a disappointingbecome less successful and end in a disappointing
way.way.
9. Step 5 : Walk away from situationsStep 5 : Walk away from situations
where gossip is being formulatedwhere gossip is being formulated
Little truth information about the gossip should not beLittle truth information about the gossip should not be
highlighted, therefore the spread of the gossip shallhighlighted, therefore the spread of the gossip shall
be halted.be halted.
Step 6 : Change the topicStep 6 : Change the topic
A quick way to stop gossip in its track is to changeA quick way to stop gossip in its track is to change
the topic of discussion.the topic of discussion.
10. Step 7: Confront the person that isStep 7: Confront the person that is
gossipinggossiping
Sometimes the best defenseSometimes the best defense against office gossip isagainst office gossip is
to have a strong offense in not tolerating the action ofto have a strong offense in not tolerating the action of
gossip. Let the gossiper know you are notgossip. Let the gossiper know you are not
comfortable discussing the information they arecomfortable discussing the information they are
fueling the gossip with. You can even say, “Hey, Ifueling the gossip with. You can even say, “Hey, I
don’t like talking about other people’s privatedon’t like talking about other people’s private
business, because I sure would not like them talkingbusiness, because I sure would not like them talking
about me.”about me.”
11. Step 8: Tell the person who is gossipingStep 8: Tell the person who is gossiping
that maybe you both should go and askthat maybe you both should go and ask
the person the gossip is about to clarifythe person the gossip is about to clarify
the informationthe information
This is a sure way to stop gossip in its track, becauseThis is a sure way to stop gossip in its track, because
most gossipers tend to cower away at that thought ofmost gossipers tend to cower away at that thought of
confronting the person the gossip is about.confronting the person the gossip is about.
12. Step 9: Remind the gossiper thatStep 9: Remind the gossiper that
workplace gossip does come withworkplace gossip does come with
consequences that can include themconsequences that can include them
being reprimanded by the higher-ups ifbeing reprimanded by the higher-ups if
they are found to be the source of gossipthey are found to be the source of gossip
Most workplaces have an established workMost workplaces have an established work
environment handbook that includes discipline actionsenvironment handbook that includes discipline actions
for the spread of gossip.for the spread of gossip.
13. Step 10: Do not gossip yourself. Lead byStep 10: Do not gossip yourself. Lead by
exampleexample
When you choose not to gossip or participate in gossipWhen you choose not to gossip or participate in gossip
sessions, you send a clear message to others thatsessions, you send a clear message to others that
gossiping is a negative attribute in the workplace. Also,gossiping is a negative attribute in the workplace. Also,
you do not want to be part of spreading informationyou do not want to be part of spreading information
that might be false and or hurtful about anotherthat might be false and or hurtful about another
person.person.
14. Five Steps for Discouraging EmployeeFive Steps for Discouraging Employee
Gossip from Sabotaging ProductivityGossip from Sabotaging Productivity
1.1. Encourage workers to be open, creative and to respectfullyEncourage workers to be open, creative and to respectfully
speak the truth, especially in group settings.speak the truth, especially in group settings.
2.2. Realize, treasure and honor your greatest assets, yourRealize, treasure and honor your greatest assets, your
people.people.
3.3. Do whatever possible to dissuade cliques from takingDo whatever possible to dissuade cliques from taking
over.over.
4.4. Communicate and take charge of rumors.Communicate and take charge of rumors.
5.5. Use power, influence and peer pressure to perpetuate self-Use power, influence and peer pressure to perpetuate self-
enforcement.enforcement.
15. Combating Gossip inCombating Gossip in
the Workplacethe Workplace
Be proactive.Be proactive.
Companies and managers who have an open door policyCompanies and managers who have an open door policy
tend to enjoy enhanced communication with their staff; theytend to enjoy enhanced communication with their staff; they
tend to be aware of what goes on outside their door andtend to be aware of what goes on outside their door and
therefore have an opportunity to speak out against negativetherefore have an opportunity to speak out against negative
behavior.behavior.
Enhance your policies.Enhance your policies.
Let employees know that the company has a strict policyLet employees know that the company has a strict policy
against gossiping and the spread of rumors. Most companyagainst gossiping and the spread of rumors. Most company
handbooks include a misconduct policy and prohibitinghandbooks include a misconduct policy and prohibiting
disrespectful behavior such as gossiping should be added todisrespectful behavior such as gossiping should be added to
the list of policy violations.the list of policy violations.
16. Cont.Cont.
Build a culture of mutual respect.Build a culture of mutual respect.
Part of a manager’s role is to set a positive example forPart of a manager’s role is to set a positive example for
the team. If the manager displays respectful behaviorthe team. If the manager displays respectful behavior
and treats others equally and consistently, he/sheand treats others equally and consistently, he/she
displays an example of what is expected.displays an example of what is expected.
Encourage staff to work as a team.Encourage staff to work as a team.
People tend to gossip about others if they do not knowPeople tend to gossip about others if they do not know
or associate with them. Allow your employees theor associate with them. Allow your employees the
opportunity to get to know each other throughopportunity to get to know each other through
teamwork and team building activities.teamwork and team building activities.
17. Gossip in IslamGossip in Islam
Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Janganlah sesuatuWahai orang-orang yang beriman! Janganlah sesuatu
puak lelaki / perempuan itu mencemuh dan merendah-puak lelaki / perempuan itu mencemuh dan merendah-
rendahkan puak lelaki / perempuan yang lain, (kerana)rendahkan puak lelaki / perempuan yang lain, (kerana)
harus puak yang dicemuhkan itu lebih baik daripadaharus puak yang dicemuhkan itu lebih baik daripada
mereka dan janganlah kamu menyatakan keaiban yangmereka dan janganlah kamu menyatakan keaiban yang
lain dan janganlah pula kamu panggil-memanggil antaralain dan janganlah pula kamu panggil-memanggil antara
satu dengan yang lain dengan gelaran yang buruk.satu dengan yang lain dengan gelaran yang buruk.
(Larangan-larangan yang tersebut menyebabkan orang(Larangan-larangan yang tersebut menyebabkan orang
yang melakukannya menjadi fasik, maka) amatlahyang melakukannya menjadi fasik, maka) amatlah
buruknya sebutan nama fasik (kepada seseorang)buruknya sebutan nama fasik (kepada seseorang)
sesudah dia beriman dan (ingatlah), sesiapa yang tidaksesudah dia beriman dan (ingatlah), sesiapa yang tidak
bertaubat (daripada perbuatan fasiknya) makabertaubat (daripada perbuatan fasiknya) maka
merekalah orang-orang yang zalim. (11)merekalah orang-orang yang zalim. (11) Al-Al-HujraatHujraat
18. Cont.Cont.
Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Jauhilah kebanyakanWahai orang-orang yang beriman! Jauhilah kebanyakan
dari sangkaan (supaya kamu tidak menyangka sangkaandari sangkaan (supaya kamu tidak menyangka sangkaan
yang dilarang) kerana sesungguhnya sebahagian dariyang dilarang) kerana sesungguhnya sebahagian dari
sangkaan itu adalah dosa dan janganlah kamu mengintipsangkaan itu adalah dosa dan janganlah kamu mengintip
atau mencari-cari kesalahan dan keaiban orang,atau mencari-cari kesalahan dan keaiban orang,
dan janganlah kamu mengumpat orang lain. Adakahdan janganlah kamu mengumpat orang lain. Adakah
kamu suka memakan daging saudaranya yang telahkamu suka memakan daging saudaranya yang telah
mati? (Jika demikian keadaan mengumpat) maka sudahmati? (Jika demikian keadaan mengumpat) maka sudah
tentu kamu jijik kepadanya. (Oleh itu, patuhilah larangan-tentu kamu jijik kepadanya. (Oleh itu, patuhilah larangan-
larangan yang tersebut) dan bertakwalah kamu kepadalarangan yang tersebut) dan bertakwalah kamu kepada
Allah; sesungguhnya Allah Penerima taubat, lagi MahaAllah; sesungguhnya Allah Penerima taubat, lagi Maha
mengasihani.mengasihani. (12)(12) Al-Al-HujraatHujraat
19. Evidences from QuranEvidences from Quran
and Hadithand Hadith
Dari Abu Hurairah, meriwayatkan “ Rasulullah SAW bersabda:Dari Abu Hurairah, meriwayatkan “ Rasulullah SAW bersabda:
“Tahukah kamu, apakah ghibah itu?, mereka menjawab: Allah“Tahukah kamu, apakah ghibah itu?, mereka menjawab: Allah
dan RasulNya lebih tahu. Sabdanya Iaitu engkau menceritakandan RasulNya lebih tahu. Sabdanya Iaitu engkau menceritakan
tentang seseorang yang dia tidak suka (apabila mendengarnya).tentang seseorang yang dia tidak suka (apabila mendengarnya).
Seorang bertanya, Bagaimana jika yang saya cakap itu betulSeorang bertanya, Bagaimana jika yang saya cakap itu betul
berlaku padanya? Sabda Nabi: Jika yang apa yang dicakapkan ituberlaku padanya? Sabda Nabi: Jika yang apa yang dicakapkan itu
benar maka ianya adalah mengumpat, jika yang dicakapkan itubenar maka ianya adalah mengumpat, jika yang dicakapkan itu
tidak betul maka engkau telah melakukan fitnah. (Muslim)tidak betul maka engkau telah melakukan fitnah. (Muslim)
““Sabda Nabi SAW:Barangsiapa menutup rahsia sesama Muslim,Sabda Nabi SAW:Barangsiapa menutup rahsia sesama Muslim,
maka Allah akan menutup rahsianya pada hari kiamat nanti.”maka Allah akan menutup rahsianya pada hari kiamat nanti.”
(Muslim )(Muslim )
20. Punishment toPunishment to
slanderer / backbiterslanderer / backbiter
Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.” (104:1) al-HumazahWoe to every slanderer and backbiter.” (104:1) al-Humazah
““Firman Allah yg bermaksud: Sesungguhnya orang-orang yg inginFirman Allah yg bermaksud: Sesungguhnya orang-orang yg ingin
menyebarkan keburukan dikalangan orang ramai, mereka akanmenyebarkan keburukan dikalangan orang ramai, mereka akan
menerima azab yang sangat pedih di dunia dan akhirat. Dan Allahmenerima azab yang sangat pedih di dunia dan akhirat. Dan Allah
maha Mengetahui dan kamu tidak mengetahui.”maha Mengetahui dan kamu tidak mengetahui.”
(An-Nur:19)(An-Nur:19)
Mereka yang suka mengumpat, bibir dan lidah mereka akanMereka yang suka mengumpat, bibir dan lidah mereka akan
digunting hingga putus hingga menyembur darah keluar dengandigunting hingga putus hingga menyembur darah keluar dengan
rasa kesakitan yang amat sangat. Kemudian bibir dan lidah iturasa kesakitan yang amat sangat. Kemudian bibir dan lidah itu
akan pulih semula. Bila pulih digunting lagi, kemudian pulih danakan pulih semula. Bila pulih digunting lagi, kemudian pulih dan
digunting lagi.digunting lagi.
21. How to avoid slander inHow to avoid slander in
IslamIslam
We should always remember the following:We should always remember the following:
1.1. Not incite the Anger of Allah and His Wrath andNot incite the Anger of Allah and His Wrath and
Punishment by talking about others.Punishment by talking about others.
2.2. Think of the great corruption of hearts and friendshipThink of the great corruption of hearts and friendship
caused bycaused by slanderslander..
3.3. Remember the Verses and Hadith aboutRemember the Verses and Hadith about slanderslander and holdand hold
our tongue.our tongue.
4.4. Spread love amongst Muslims. We should mention theirSpread love amongst Muslims. We should mention their
good qualities and honor them in their absence.good qualities and honor them in their absence.
22. Cont.Cont.
5.5. Know that safeguarding his tongue is one of theKnow that safeguarding his tongue is one of the
means for entering Paradise.means for entering Paradise.
6.6. Know that anyone who looks for the faults ofKnow that anyone who looks for the faults of
people, Allah will expose his faults even if hepeople, Allah will expose his faults even if he
hides within his home.hides within his home.
7.7. Be with righteous companions who command theBe with righteous companions who command the
good and get together for good.good and get together for good.
8.8. Be certain that those he talks about andBe certain that those he talks about and
dishonors today, will be his opponents on the Daydishonors today, will be his opponents on the Day
of Judgment.of Judgment.
9.9. Remember death and that short life within thisRemember death and that short life within this
world. Death is very near, and the Second Life isworld. Death is very near, and the Second Life is
so close.so close.
23. ReferencesReferences
Holy QuranHoly Quran
Al-hadithAl-hadith
Al- Ghazali, Muhammad ibn Muhammad (1987).Al- Ghazali, Muhammad ibn Muhammad (1987). BahayaBahaya
lesanlesan Jakarta:Bintang Pelajar.Jakarta:Bintang Pelajar.
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