57: How to Stop Gossip and Drama on your Team

When let loose in the workplace, gossip can spread like wildfire. Whether you have a virtual team or a busy office, gossip can suck the life out of a team and bring down morale at work. But, did you know that it can also distract the momentum in your business and lead to depression, harassment, drug and alcohol abuse, and even workplace violence?   If you want a gossip and drama free workplace, you’ve got to be intentional about putting a stop to it. As the leader of your business, your team will look to you to see how you respond and handle the situation. If you stir up the chatter, it could cause replicated behavior across your team. If you let it run rampant, gossip can lead to high performers quitting and other team members calling in sick more often and even abandoning their roles altogether.  In this episode, Shelli tackles the problem with gossip and teaches you how to create a zero-tolerance guideline in the workplace. She shares the most common reasons why your team is gossiping and reveals three ways to help you end it for good.  Are you ready to put an end to gossip and drama on your team? Then tune in!  In this episode, you’ll discover:   Why you shouldn’t tolerate gossip and drama in your business  What causes gossiping and three key steps to end it for good  How to create and uphold a zero-gossip policy in the workplace  Join the BizChix Community  Listen to The BizChix Podcast  Work with Us:  One Day Mastermind  GrowthChix Accelerator Program  ProfitChix Mastermind  CEOCHIX Mastermind  Strategy Session  Join the BizChix Community  This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-57. Subscribe to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your podcast app or listen at BizChix.com