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Sometimes you are the problem.
We all have this delusion that we're very reasonable and easy to live with. If that were the case, no one would have issues with anyone. Call yourself out your own nonsense. Be quick to apologize. Be quick to forgive. It's hard, but just do it first. Most problems stem from a lack of communication, most people aren't
... See moreAn open-minded response to painful mistakes is the source of…
Honest confession. “I screwed up.”
Innovative suggestions. “What could I have done differently?”
Humble response. “Next time, I’ll…”
Responsibility taking. “This is what I’m doing to make things right.”
leadershipfreak.blog • 7 Ways to Immediately Open Your Mind to Useful Ideas | Leadership Freak
I know that among my regrets, one of the sharpest is refusing to accept a sincere apology. Offering an olive branch takes courage. Try to reward this, even from people who you don’t believe deserve forgiveness.
Sasha Chapin • 50 Things I Know
When you’ve made a mistake, refusing to apologize is not a sign of strength—it’s a mark of narcissism. @malcolmgladwell and I discuss in our latest debate: podcast link in bio
malcolmgladwellinstagram.comwhenever he discussed something with anyone at work, he would start by offering his impressions of how the other person saw things. Then he would ask, “What did I miss?” Asking this question is a clever move. It implies that he’s open to correction and gives the other person a chance to correct him. One of the deepest-rooted human instincts is to
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