Webinar: Flip the Script: Tackling Rumors and Gossip with Confidence

Monday, February 15, 2027, at Noon (CT) / 1 PM (ET) / 10 AM (PT)

Flip the Script: Tackling Rumors and Gossip with Confidence

Christine Heverly, Alpha Psi Chapter, Michigan State University and team members: Laurie Rivetto & Janelle Stewart

Rumors and gossip can spread quickly and cause real harm—but they don’t have to define your group’s culture. In this interactive session, Extension professionals will explore how to recognize, respond to, and redirect gossip in positive ways. Participants will learn practical communication and response strategies to stop rumors in their tracks, promote respect, and build trust within their teams, community partners, and volunteers. Everyone will leave with a concrete action plan for fostering a more supportive and drama-free environment.