Leadership – Learning From Our Mistakes
If you are in the position of leading others, one thing that can be said with certainty is that you will make mistakes.
While it might not always be comfortable to make mistakes, the truth is that they arise. So how do you bounce back from mistakes?
- Acknowledge that things have not gone as well as you would like.
- Make a note of what worked and what did not work. The chances are there are still many positives to take from the experience.
- Identify what you would do differently next time.
- Move on. You cannot change the past but, with the right outlook, can hugely influence the future.
Duncan Brodie of Goals and Achievements helps accountants and health professionals to achieve success and realize their professional potential through being highly effective leaders and managers. For more information and to sign up for his free audio e-course click here
About the Author Duncan Brodie
Since 2006 I’ve worked with in excess of 8,000 accountants and professionals in workshops, seminars and one to one helping them land their next jobs and become better leaders, presenters and business partners. Before that I spent 25 years in accountancy climbing the career ladder from Payments Clerk to FD. I’m a CIMA Fellow, Certified Professional Coach and Team Coach Facilitator.