Admit When You Are Wrong

As adults we sometimes find ourselves trying to cover up or justify behavior – especially when we are wrong.

It can be hard… really, really hard to admit when we’ve made a mistake. But being able to admit when you are wrong and then taking steps to fix it will go far when it comes to building strong relationships.

Did you know that being able to admit when you are wrong is one of the most critical leadership qualities? If your team can’t trust you, then it will be very difficult for them to follow you. And what kind of example are you setting if you try to cover up or shift blame?

You will make mistakes. Everyone does. How you handle those mistakes will make all the difference. If you want people to respect you as a person and as a leader, then you have to be willing to admit when you are wrong, learn from that mistake and be open to allow others to learn also. As Glenn Llopis said in Forbes: “Successful leaders are transparent enough with themselves and others to admit their wrong doings so that those around them can also benefit from their learnings.”

When you can face your mistakes, you will gain so much. And when you share what you learn with others, you’ve passed that gift on.