Day 21: Mistakes

We all make mistakes.  On days like today, I'm most thankful when other people make them.

I had a pretty full day scheduled with consults and meetings, etc.  But with almost every one, someone in charge made a mistake.

In the first case, the person responsible for forwarding my email couldn't even do that correctly.  Additionally, she was supposed to have something of "publishable" quality for her staff at the meeting.  When we reviewed it, everyone saw that it was littered with errors.  Not only did it make me chuckle, it made me look better.

In the next instance, the person I met with made a mistake in her agenda and double booked me.  Our meeting was shortened to 30 minutes which meant more productive time for me.  Win!

When my last meeting of the day was scheduled, I repeatedly asked the organizer if I was the right person to be at the table.  Several times, I gave him the name of the colleague who I felt was the more appropriate choice (she and I do completely different jobs).  He said I was the right person.  At the meeting, it was quickly evident to all involved that I was the wrong choice, the person I recommended was the correct choice and the meeting needed to be rescheduled after 10 minutes.  I love being right in a room full of higher ups.

This is why I love when other people mess up.