Are Golden Dolphin discussions private?
They are supposed to be! It can be very hurtful to candidates to be told some of our words, particularly out of context or in a less-than-constructive way. Even being told they are watched or recommended can cause unfortunate anxiousness. For the Order to interact successfully, we need to be confident that the words we share – good, bad, profound or stupid – can stay within the context of the discussion and within this Order ONLY. If we decide a message needs to be communicated to a candidate, it should be done through someone specifically designated by the Order. Anyone else is out of line. If a Golden Dolphin needs to communicate with a candidate about their work, attitude, or character, it needs to be done in a way that a specific message is not attributable to the Order or a specific member of the Order. It doesn’t matter who said what; stay focused on what change the candidate needs to make. The Principal has the responsibility to maintain the integrity of the email list and our c
