HR BESTIES

When the Watercooler's Lit AF

Mar 27, 2024

Exploring cringe corporate speak, harmful office gossip, and gossip as a symptom of poor communication. How HR can help curb gossip and why executives are often the worst gossipers. Personal anecdotes on workplace mishaps and reflections on balancing 'clownal presence' with executive presence.

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Quick takeaways

Valuing success over time and embracing Tantric Success to appreciate gradual growth towards success.

Highlighting the harmful consequences of workplace gossip and advocating for effective communication to curb toxic behaviors.

Deep dives

Tantric Success and Embracing the Journey

Embracing the concept of Tantric Success, the podcast hosts discuss the importance of valuing success over time and appreciating the gradual growth and effort put into building something. They highlight the satisfaction of looking back at the progress made throughout one's career and the fulfillment that comes from recognizing and acknowledging the journey towards success, emphasizing the value of patience and long-term growth.

Introduction

6min

Comical Mishap with Soap in the Bathtub

2min

Balancing 'Clownal Presence' with Executive Presence

6min

Exploring Executive Presence and Zbiotics

3min

Navigating Workplace Gossip and Toxicity

23min

Humorous and Reflective Conversations with Personal Anecdotes

3min

Today’s agenda:

“There was a bug!”
Cringe corporate speak: Executive Presence
Hot topic: Gossip in the Workplace
Why is office gossip harmful?
Personal vs. professional gossip
Gossip is a symptom of lack of effective communication in the office.
Information hoarding for job security.
When gossip is used as a weapon.
The executives are the worst gossipers!
How HR can help you curb gossip.
If they’re gossiping about you - it’s not a you issue, it’s a them issue!
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