Though they may start as simple whispers, rumors have the power to erode trust, productivity and culture. https://hubs.li/Q03VJp0f0 Written by Dr. Adil Dalal of Pinnacle Process Solutions, Intl.
Rumors surface when leaders leave interpretive space ungoverned. They reveal not a communication problem but a leadership problem: people invent narratives when the official one lacks clarity, coherence, or credibility. The task isn’t merely to “defuse” rumors, but to design a system in which truth has no competition. What would your culture sound like if leaders spoke with enough precision that speculation had nowhere to grow?
Forbes Coaches Council thanks fir sharing this important article on a topic that is often overlooked when creating great cultures.