Mistakes

Admitting a mistake isn’t weakness. It’s leadership in action. But most people avoid it.

Not because they’re dishonest,
but because they’re afraid of shame.

Here’s what I’ve learned:
You can own a mistake
without owning self-blame.

Here’s how to do it with strength and clarity:
❶ Name it without a story
Don’t over-explain or deflect.
Just say: “I got this wrong.”

❷ Take responsibility, not all the blame
Own your part.
Avoid the trap of over-apologizing.

❸ Share what you learned
Mistakes are teachers,
but only if we reflect on them.

❹ Make it right
Ask: “What’s one step I can take to fix this?”
Then take it. Follow through.

❺ Let it go
Once you’ve made it right,
release the guilt. Move forward.

Mistakes don’t define you.
How you handle them does.

The most trusted leaders I know
are not mistake-free.

They’re just honest, humble, and human.