As a leader, some employees will try to play you for their own petty agendas and insecurities.
Listen, but resist believing what they say wholesale. Talk to the other side. Feel it out some. Know who is giving you information and how they communicate. Sometimes, all you have to do is listen – nothing more. Other times you must get on it right away.
Get more information to know the difference – lest you make a big people mistake.
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