Why is gossip so often about people’s shortcomings, failures, and tragedies? Why is it about scandal? Someone getting his comeuppance?

• Have you heard? Phil’s getting a divorce.

• Did anyone tell you yet? Kelly’s brother got arrested.

• Did you know? Melinda just got fired.

What would it be like if we gossiped about people’s strengths? Their talents?

• Have you heard? John is amazing on guitar.

• Did anyone tell you yet? Erin planned a phenomenal event.

• Did you know? Jason builds chairs, and they're exquisite.

Let’s celebrate each other. Lift each other up. Recognize the talent in others, and share it around the water cooler.