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Get the exact strategies for "safe gossiping" that won't damage your reputation, discover what a "reputation ripple" is and how to use it to your advantage, and learn the perfect phrases to gracefully exit a toxic gossip session without making it awkward. Plus, find out why the worst gossip disasters almost always involve one particular communication method that's probably sitting open on your computer right now.

Whether you're trying to navigate office politics or build a healthier team culture, these science-backed insights will transform how you think about workplace communication – and might just save your career.

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In this episode of BIZ, we completely flip the script on workplace gossip, revealing why it might actually be&nbsp;essential for your career &ndash; and when it could destroy it. Discover the surprising truth about which gender gossips more and just how gossip is hardwired into our DNA. Get the exact strategies for "safe gossiping" that won't damage your reputation, discover what a "reputation ripple" is and how to use it to your advantage, and learn the perfect phrases to gracefully exit a toxic gossip session without making it awkward. Plus, find out why the worst gossip disasters almost always involve one particular communication method that's probably sitting open on your computer right now. Whether you're trying to navigate office politics or build a healthier team culture, these science-backed insights will transform how you think about workplace communication &ndash; and might just save your career. <a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a> You might be interested in our episodes on: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/how-to-build-a-profitable-side-hustle-from-someone-who-actually-did-it">How To Build A Profitable Side Hustle (From Someone Who Actually Did It)</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/12a-networking">How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-3-communication">How To Talk So People Listen To You</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/productivity-hacks">How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise">How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)</a> THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a>. Follow the<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizbymamamia/"> Biz Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/?hl=en"> Michelle&rsquo;s startup Sunroom</a> and<a href="https://www.workbaby.com/"> Soph&rsquo;s career coaching business Workbaby</a>. Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes -<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> send us a voice note</a> or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!
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BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.
This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice&mdash;just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

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How Gossiping At Work Can Boost Your Career

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