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Fighting Co-Worker Dragons (2 of 3 part series)

Office Dynamics

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping. In the final analysis, however, every adult does as he or she chooses. When I teach my Star Achievement Series® classes, I ask participants, “What are some of the things co-workers do that make them “appear” to be dragons?” Convey a bad mood at the office.

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Fighting Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

Co-workers can appear to be dragons when they: gossip. In the final analysis, however, every adult does as he or she chooses. Leaders can appear to be dragons when they: do not communicate on the employee’s level. give poor direction. show favoritism. do not follow through on what they say. do not resolve conflicts. lack confidence.

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How to Positively Slay Your Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. However, in the final analysis, every adult does as he or she chooses. People in management positions usually have good reasons for taking certain actions and for making the decisions they make. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office.

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Has digital transformation led to an upsurge in workplace disinformation?

Workplace Insight

When every team member fully understands this idea of information analysis, it will help mitigate fake news spreading around. When addressing potential misinformation within a company, basic best practices include verifying content, assessing personal biases, considering the source, and responding diplomatically.

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When it Comes to Providing Your Staff with Hot Water, You’ve Got Options

Eco-Office Gals

Your office’s kitchenette may be known as a beacon for salacious gossip, but it’s also the primary place your employees gather to prepare their morning coffee fix, afternoon tea, or their less-than-satisfying cup o’ noodles. Like many comparable products, the question “which one is better” or “which one should I buy” is often posed.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. Second, Fighters rarely get to the post-game analysis. There’s also a counterintuitive issue that happens often in Friend-led cultures.

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Five Ways to Respond to Social Media Challenges and Criticism

Andrea Kalli

Articles were published after days, sometimes weeks, of study and analysis. Some criticisms just are not worth responding to, most notably ‘snark’-style blog comments and angry gossip articles. Until 2004, media was closed to outsiders. Gauge the value of a response.