EPISODE 2 (50) BEING A GRAPEVINE GURU - the need to distance yourself from rumour and gossip

This week Andrew takes a closer look at the Grapevine, something seldom covered for those fairly new to the world of work.

He explains the need to distance yourself from this dangerous creature.  At any time it might lash out at you.  Try and distance yourself from rumour and gossip he says since it's a way to improve your chances of success at work.

The grapevine is more reliable than often thought and some 70% of employees trust it more than hearing from their bosses.

Andrew suggests that you can become a grapevine influencer, a sort of Guru who remains passive or distant from this potentially dangerous creature.

As with all the 50 Ways podcasts, this one closes with three highly practical steps you can do to make the most of the Grapevine.

As usual, Andrew reminds you the listener you can keep up to date with the weekly podcasts by subscribing for free.

There are e-learning modules are based on his podcasts, at www. 50 Ways.site. There you will also find a transcription of this podcast if you'd like to absorb the rich content in a different way.

All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better at Asking.

Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.

Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at

www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading

and

www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.

BOOK:
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It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.

www.myhappinessatwork.com/book