As business people, it is practically inevitable that at one time or another in our careers, we will be the subject of or somehow involved in negative office gossip. Gossip is like a toxic mold. It permeates the air and you breathe it in, ingest it. It damages your professional — and maybe even personal — health. It creates animosity, distrust and it's unproductive. It’s been one of the biggest morale killers in any company I’ve worked. Learn my 5 Types of Office Gossips and my 4 Tips on handling it.