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People in strong position stand to gain by apologizing, while people in weak position stand to lose. One must consider one's standing before dabbling. In my ow
by DenisM 6y ago
People in strong position stand to gain by apologizing, while people in weak position stand to lose. One must consider one's standing before dabbling.
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.
- 0000011111 6y agoApologizing 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.
- thebean11 6y agoIf 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.
- curiousllama 6y agoStrong 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.
- loufe 6y agoI don't see how this contradicts the parent's post at all?
- dustinhayes 6y agoI’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.
- crispyporkbites 6y agoThat’s more of a power play than an apology. As you said only you can admit error without repercussion