Are you an Unintentional Bully?
Today’s episode might sting a little… but it’s something you need to hear.
Are you an unintentional bully?
It’s not a title any of us want, but if we’re honest—gossip has probably come out of our mouths more times than we care to admit.
We’ve all been there: You’re frustrated. Someone dropped the ball. You need to vent. You share it with someone “just to get it off your chest.”
But here’s the thing—what happens to those words when we’re done venting?
We rarely think about where they go or how they land
Until - we’re the one being talked about.
So, in this episode, we’re talking about:
• How gossip shows up
• The damage it does,
• And most importantly—how to shut it down gracefully and build a culture of respect.
Here’s the hard truth:
Gossip is easy. Leadership is hard.
But workplaces thrive when we choose honesty, kindness, and curiosity over whispering and assumptions.
So the next time you’re tempted to “just vent,” ask yourself—
Am I solving a problem, or spreading one?
We’ve all been guilty of gossip at some point. But with intention, we can be better. We can lead better.
Your challenge this week:
Pay attention to the conversations around you—and the ones you start. Ask yourself:
Am I contributing to the office gossip verbally or silently?
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