005 | 8 Damaging consequences of workplace gossip on individuals (Gossip Series #3)
Gossip Series #3
Welcome to the 3rd part of the Gossip Series. In part 1 we answered the question ‘Is it really gossip?’
In part 2 we had a look at what God says about gossip in the bible.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, I’d highly encourage you to listen to them first.
Gossip can have some really devastating and damaging consequences for the person who is being gossiped about.
In this episode, I discuss 8 devastating consequences workplace gossip can have on the individuals being gossiped about.
a. It can affect their relationship with God and
b. it's the same as letting Satan loose into your workplace. Remember James 3:1-12 says: “And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself”
As leaders, we have a duty of care towards the person being gossiped about. We have to protect them from the harm that gossip can cause.
All organisations have risk assessments in place. Why, because they assess the risk of any decision being made, any new equipment being purchased or any new procedure being implemented.
So as to protect the organisation from harm, but more importantly, to protect the people in their organisation. That’s why we have insurance in place as well, right?
So why are we not risk assessing gossip and the consequences it can have?
I have therefore created 2 free resources that you can access when you join the Facebook Community:
Go to www.womenoffaithinleadership.com - join the Facebook Community and download your free resources today.
Next steps:
1. Navigate to https://www.womenoffaithinleadership.com where you can:
2. If you need any support, you can get in contact with me for a 1:1 coaching session, simply email me at support@rikawhelan.com
3. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikawhelan/
Upcoming From Gossip to Growth Program
Sign up for my upcoming Program, where I will be taking you through a step-by-step guide to get rid of workplace gossip… for good! Navigate here to sign up for more information.
I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Make sure you don't miss it!
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