The adage “If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all” is especially valid today. Regardless of the size, the rumor mill works overtime regarding negative gossip in any organization. And you can be sure that unkind things you say about others will quickly find their way to them, for it is also a truism that those who talk about others to us talk about us to others. Not only should you not speak badly of others—you should not participate in conversations others do. Spend time with those who focus on essential things, and you will never have to apologize for an unkind word uttered in a moment of weakness.