1. He explained that a visible slip doesn’t signal weakness — it signals depth. Leaders see the ability to work in real time rather than freeze out of fear. A mistake becomes a marker of someone ready to carry responsibility. That signal stands out more than flawless reports ever could. 2. An analyst received a new role after making an error and breaking it down openly during a meeting. His manager said, “You know how to stay in contact.” The system doesn’t judge the fall — it judges what a pers