#117 - Don't Feed the Fire: A Survival Guide to Office Drama

from Free Idea · host Damian Setien

Hey — if your job feels like a soap opera, I got you. In this episode I share simple, real tactics: don’t chase approval, don’t feed the gossip, defend others when you can, and let your work speak for itself. I also talk about finding the big talkers, keeping secrets, diverting attention to real problems, and doing damage control when you’re targeted. It’s friendly, practical advice to survive the chaos and keep your head (and paycheck) intact.

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Hey — if your job feels like a soap opera, I got you. In this episode I share simple, real tactics: don’t chase approval, don’t feed the gossip, defend others when you can, and let your work speak for itself.I also talk about finding the big talkers, keeping secrets, diverting attention to real problems, and doing damage control when you’re targeted. It’s friendly, practical advice to survive the chaos and keep your head (and paycheck) intact.

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