Gossip is the biggest time vampire on the planet.
Guarantee:If someone is gossiping to you, they are also gossiping about you.
As adults, it's up to us to set a better example for our kids.
Look at any school around drop off or pick up time and it's the adults you see in their cliques gossiping, more than the children.
If you want to set the example, stop the gossip.
What are your thoughts?
17 Responses to “Gossip & Cliques”
Cool, thanks for the video and on it now ( although would be more like -not on it ) , and you look more awake and reliable today . Great day
Thanks for that reminder about gossiping, Sam. Although I do my best NOT to get sucked into gossiping, there are people in my life that tend to have that as their default setting. Good awareness to have knowing that they may turn around and gossip about anything I might say to them. I think I'm going to go remove a couple from my cell phone right now!
Thanks again. You rock!
Susanne
Very good. I've found in my life that getting to know loads of different types of people is not only great but makes life interesting. Variety is great.
Hey my motto is live and let live, eventually most people will learn that as well. Thanks for telling me how to spell gyp, I would have spelled it your way also. LOL!
Hey Sam, this is the first time I listened to one of your videos and I have to thank you for being honest. Most people are afraid to touch this topic because the sad truth is we all do it. But, for those that are vicious about it in an office it is a cancer and it can do real harm. I try to be better all the time, so this was a great reminder of our human nature and what not to do. This is the one thing that can make or break our ability to soar in this lifetime.
Thanks again. and God bless you. p.s. I sent it to my boss..
Every Day is Saturday is like the Sword of Truth.
When it hits you, you know you've been tagged.
Keep up the great work Mr. Crowley.
Well said and a great reminder to all of us. I will add to my daily affimations: "Today, I will speak kindly of all who cross my path be it one on one, or in conversation with others..or I will say nothing at all(and send heartfilled light and love!)" Thanks Sam! You Rock! It's so cool that every day we get to grow!
Gossip is the devils radio station, change the station you are listening to.
namasteh
Well said Sam - My daughter was at the heart of major gossip and her reputation was intentionally tarnished without any good reason. She is still dealing with the aftermath, it has been very tough on her so we as a family know the effects this type of behavior can have on a family.
A few months back she wanted to commit suicide however we did get her help and through lots of communication we are now in the process of getting her healed emotionally.
Thanks for sharing Sam - your video hit very close to home and I hope your message helps a lot of people. Excellent work - look forward to someday sharing the stage with you.
Hello Sam, thank you for another great video.
The word "gypped" has its origins from a group of people or race called the "gypsy." It is actually not nice to say "I have been gypped" as it means linking an entire race to being thieves or tricked you out of your money. Just my two cents.
Have a wonderful week-end. Thank you for being so honest and down to earth.
Hello Carl (one of the commentators on this blog), I went through a similar experience like your daughter but not as severe. I was told by a female office gossiper that I looked like a lesbian even though I am not and other people started questioning me about it. I finally had to leave because I just could not stand the constant jibes and whisperings. I left for my own mental and physical health. From my own personal experience, bullies always pick on those who cannot fight back but it has taught me to be more assertive. Unfortunately in the corporate world. there is a Resident Office Gossiper no matter where you go.
Great topic!
At my last job, (and it will be my last!) my boss was always confiding in me about other
employees. At first I was flattered, until I realized that great maxim: if they'll do it with
you, they'll do it to you. And she did! No truer words were ever spoken. They not only
apply to gossip, but just about anything else. Thanks for your enthusiasm and integrity.
Hi Sam,
Have you ever watched the Bob Newhart "Stop It" YouTube video?
That video came to mind when you said, "Stop gossiping about people. It is a huge time vampire...So stop that!"
Thanks for another great video. As usual the points you made were right on target and a great reminder of how much better the world can be if we all hold ourselves to higher standards each day.
Quality advice as always Sam. Love the way you deal with the hard issues not just in business but also in life.
Sam, you always make me smile AND inspire me. As a matter of fact, I was quoting you to some friends last night (such as being "emotionally unemployable")--and your ideas were well-received. You rock!
Sam,
Great observation. Something I read once (on how to stop gossip in the workplace) is that you should ask yourself "how will this information benefit me?" I have applied this consistently, and it has not only kept gossip out of my office, but it has really made me a pain in the ass with management (Memo - always the ubiquitous memo: "We are opening a new oiffice in East BF, Egypt!" My reply: "and this benefits me how?". It's a realistic approach - just not the Kool-Aid drinking sycophant response they want. Oh well.)
it really keeps me focused on my EDIS goal, along with all of the EDIS materials.
Thanks, Sam.
Rick Carter
Thank you Sam, in agreeance with what yo say. I have been a victimof gossip, it is extremely dangerous and not fair on the person who's life is being destroyed, I have actually become quite anti-socail due to it as when friends try to start, I tell them to get a life and do something with themselves and that they are not busy enough. I have no time for it. too busy