Quelling rumors and gossip

I don’t think that any group or organization is immune to the havoc caused by gossip and rumors. It’s certainly not new to Hollywood celebrities and those that read the tabloids on the grocery store shelves. And it’s not new to our group. What can we do about it? We cannot control others and cannot expect to change someone else’s opinion. However, we can work really hard to promote the truth. So there it is, truth. I try very hard to speak the truth and to earn the respect of my peers in doing so. I think that Albus Dumbledore said it best (er, um… J.K. Rowling from the Harry Potter series). I will paraphrase… There is the right way and the easy way. Choose wisely.