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# A no-gossip standard protects trust only when it...
> A no-gossip standard protects trust only when it distinguishes malicious triangulation from necessary consultation. People still need private places for advice, reporting, processing, and responsible decision-making. Purpose and conduct make the distinction.
**Source:** [[livestreams/From Gossip to Greatness — Mission, Honesty, and Community - Workbook|From Gossip to Greatness — Mission, Honesty, and Community]]
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“A no-gossip standard protects trust only when it distinguishes malicious triangulation from necessary consultation. People still need private places for advice, reporting, processing, and responsible decision-making. Purpose and conduct make the distinction.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-no-gossip-standard-purpose-conduct-distinction
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