Dear Friends,
Last night I heard words I hadn’t heard for a long time. On a zoom
call during our umpire association trustee meeting, I heard one of our leaders
admit “I blew it,” “I screwed up,” “It’s my fault and I’m sorry and I apologize
to all of you.”
How refreshing to hear someone acknowledging a mistake and take
responsibility for it.
When was the last time you heard a politician echo those words: “I
was wrong” I made a mistake and I apologize.”
If you did, it was probably because he/she got caught doing
something wrong, and was now trying to do damage control rather than
openly and honestly admitting the mistake and without excuse taking full
responsibility for it
Simply put, when “we mess up we need to fess up.”
The more you do in life, the more you will fail, but the more you
fail, the more you can learn if you are anxious and willing to admit those
mistakes and learn from them.
Be honest and “don’t chase you mistakes.” Admit them, realize we
all make them, and then move on.
People will appreciate and learn from your example. They will
respect you and you will build greater trust with them when they see you are
honest and open about your mistakes. Honestly, transparency and
vulnerability should be key words in every leader’s vocabulary.
Rather than losing respect for someone who makes a mistake, I gain
respect for that person who openly acknowledges it.
Believers should be aware of the importance of acknowledging
our mistakes for as the apostle Peter writes “we are to “Confess (our) faults
one to another, and pray one for another, that (we) may be healed.” James 5:16.
So, whether in the office, at home, or in church, be reminded of
the value of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability in addressing your
failures and mistakes.
And when do make one, admit it and take ownership of it. Humble
yourself and acknowledge your mistakes and move on with your life. “Be humble
and you won’t stumble.”
Yours in faith and friendship,
Tom
No comments:
Post a Comment