Gossip is definitely not something we love or that we hope to have at any workplace. In fact, if we could REVERSE gossip, that would solve many conflicts and issues at work.

But before we get to the idea of reversing gossip, we must first discuss two facts about gossip as a whole:

1. Gossip is negative.
2. Gossip grows in the dark.

So knowing these two pieces of information, now let’s reverse-engineer gossip. Check out the video below for specific tips on how to do just this.

https://youtu.be/wcTLdH-jGBE?rel=0&showinfo=0

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

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  1. Kevin, What a simple, profound, and impactful idea. Recognizing people for their skills and strengths in front of others, in a way that helps them build a strong reputation. Do you find it’s best to share this in front of the person you’re edifying, without them present, or both?

    Thank you for sharing.

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