Keep My Name Out Your Mouth! How To Deal With Character Assassination In The Workplace
Turn off the play-by-play reports
Someone is talking bad about me. I got it.
Why is there always one “office friend” who feels it’s important to take time out of their day to tell you who is talking smack about you? Do they get paid to care? Kindly tell these do-gooders — or folks who love to bask in your misery — that you are fine and don’t need an update every time a person has something bad to say. If you are known for being emotional you need to distance yourself from any triggers.