How do you handle it when a team member talks about someone behind their back?

Our reader poll today asks: How do you handle it when a team member talks about someone behind their back?

I immediately tell them it’s inappropriate and shut down the conversation 12.21%I listen to their complaint then instruct them to take it up with that person 69.96%I engage in the conversation and sometimes join the complaining 5.63%I let them speak their mind but basically ignore it 12.20%

Beware of Tacit Approval.

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