Guard against the temptation to correct rumors or divulge information when you’ve been entrusted with confidential information. For example, assume you’re privy to secret information about a layoff or reorganization and someone asks you if it’s true. Instead of betraying confidences or correcting semi-accurate information, be honest about your predicament by saying something such as, “I can appreciate how hard it is to stay focused with this kind of uncertainty. I’m just not free to talk about this at this time.”