From the course: Management Tips
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Fixing mistakes
Nobody's perfect. We all make mistakes. The thing that separates average employees from superstars is not who makes mistakes versus who doesn't. The difference is who figures out how to fix things the fastest. Granted, you don't want to make too many mistakes. But the point is that making mistakes is normal. It's what you do about it that makes all the difference. To make sure you get the most out of your mistakes. Be sure to keep these three rules in mind. First, when you are completely sure that something you've done is a mistake, admit it. Admit it to yourself, then with the team. If it's a truly trivial issue, there might not be a need to speak to others, just fix it. For any sizable error, you've got to own up to it, and that means no blaming others. Remember that blame is really just an acronym that stands for Barely Legitimate Almost Meaningless Excuse. Even though it's often true that there's plenty of blame to go around, you don't build a team by blaming. You build the team…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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