Gossip: The workplace vice worth eliminating
By Selamawit Kidane
More than a decade ago, I had my first conversation with a new supervisor. As we set out our expectations, I hoped for clear guidance and a positive work environment. She, in turn, outlined a few fundamental principles—one of which she emphasized above all: she would not tolerate gossip.
She was direct. “As in many organizations, especially large ones, there will be a temptation to gossip—about colleagues, about leadership, even about the organization itself.”
She then shared her approach. When faced with gossip, she did ...
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By Selamawit Kidane
More than a decade ago, I had my first conversation with a new supervisor. As we set out our expectations, I hoped for clear guidance and a positive work environment. She, in turn, outlined a few fundamental principles—one of which she emphasized above all: she would not tolerate gossip.
She was direct. “As in many organizations, especially large ones, there will be a temptation to gossip—about colleagues, about leadership, even about the organization itself.”
She then shared her approach. When faced with gossip, she did ...
Read More: https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/44392/