DPM: Oversharing at Work

Ignoring the Rules: Leadership That Actually Works · Mar 5, 2026 · 29m

Oversharing at work—you either love it, hate it, or can’t escape it.

In this episode of Ignoring the Rules, we dive into DPMs (Dramatic Personal Moments)—those deeply personal stories that somehow become part of your meetings. From mental health confessions and relationship drama to existential crises dropped between Slack messages, today’s workplace is more emotionally open than ever—especially with Gen Z team members.

Sometimes that openness builds trust and connection. Other times, it crushes focus and productivity.

So where’s the line?

We break down why oversharing is happening, when…