Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by 0000011111 on Friday November 13, 2020 @02:43PM
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Apologizing is a good leadership strategy regardless of standing IMO. It shows that you are human which can help one gain and maintain report with fellow workers.
Refusing to apologize has the opposite effect.
Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by thebean11 on Friday November 13, 2020 @03:36PM
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If others are looking for any reason to get rid of you, it might put them in a better position to pull the trigger. Obviously that doesn't describe the vast majority of situations though.
Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by curiousllama on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:57PM
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Strong disagree. I want to follow someone who knows when not to apologize: when it’s _not_ their/our mistake, when assigning blame doesn’t help, and when they’re fighting for us.
Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by loufe on Saturday November 14, 2020 @10:37AM
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I don't see how this contradicts the parent's post at all?
Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by dustinhayes on Friday November 13, 2020 @04:06PM
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I’m my experience it is up to the entire team or organization to cultivate such an environment. I do agree, it has to start somewhere.
Re:So you've made a mistake and it's public
by crispyporkbites on Friday November 13, 2020 @07:22PM
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That’s more of a power play than an apology. As you said only you can admit error without repercussion
In my own company I try to apologize every time I screw something up. I know my position is unassailable, and my team members should have trust that their leadership is in touch with reality.
I am also cognizant of the fact that no hired employee has the same level of security, and it troubles me.