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How to Use Gossip as a Catalyst for Positive Change

Gossip is everywhere. In fact, research shows that 65% of people’s conversations could be defined as gossip. Dunbar, R. Human Nature (1997). That includes negative, neutral, and positive gossip. In The Gossip Train, Ombuzz authors talked about the complexities of gossip: What is it? Why do we do it? Its dark side and negative consequences. …

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Navigating conflict when the ship hits the fan

Being knowledgeable and aware of the sources of conflict is a rising tide that can lift your team and organizational boat. Part I of this series defined conflict in an organizational and system context. While Part II offered ways conflict can “make an entrance” and show up in organizations and systems like Kramer in Seinfeld. …

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