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Some of the most wasted, unproductive and harmful activities and behaviors in the workplace, and particularly on teams, includes the spreading of rumors and gossip. Rarely is such rumor activity ever productive or very meaningful. As they spread they get bigger and can become a poison or cancer to companies, organizations and teams.
Why Do Rumors Start?
Rumors and gossip in organizations start for a lot of reasons. Often times they are started by someone who thinks they are “in the know.” Some people get a charge out of having others think they know things others don’t. We are all familiar with the type, right? Even when they know it is wrong, they can’t help but share what they think they know. It makes them feel important.
But leaders of companies, organizations and teams can do something about the spreading of rumors and gossip – especially those of the malicious type.
The following are four important tips that help leaders stop the spreading of rumors and gossip...
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