Ratted Out

Don’t you hate being ratted out? Especially when you are at fault?

I am laughing now instead of crying. I am always telling the people I get to coach:

Never put in writing what you don’t want shared.

Never assume something will stay confidential.

Unfortunately I did both. I was made aware of my momentary lapse of judgment by an email that was forwarded. I was about to begin defending myself that it was written in confidence blah, blah, blah when I realized I was the one in error. Sure, she should not have forwarded the email. I should not have written those four words. 

I immediately and profusely apologized for my lack of judgment. I believe they were in disbelief with my quick and authentic apology. Case closed. I hope I’ve learned the lessons once and for all.

 

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