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It's probably why the format of "Fuck up nights" (actual name of event) works so well. Instead of an entrepreneur telling you their success story, they tell you about their greatest mistakes and what they've learned from them. That's what mistakes are for right? Learning opps.

Recently, I received a valuable piece of advice that taught me the importance of admitting one's lack of knowledge or mistakes rather than attempting to conceal them. Trying to portray oneself as infallible or immune to errors demonstrates a lack of maturity, especially when others are aware of the falseness of such an image. A leader no one trusts will create a community that can't be led.

Admitting mistakes is crucial for leadership. For each one, here is a reason: Builds Trust: Creates an environment of transparency. 🤝 Shows Honesty: Demonstrates integrity and truthfulness. 🕊️ Sets an Example: Encourages team members to follow suit. 🌟 Fosters Learning: Turns mistakes into valuable lessons.  📚 Reduces Fear: Lessens the fear of making mistakes. 😌 Encourages Risks: Promotes innovation and risk-taking.  🎯 Shows Humanity: Reminds everyone that leaders are human too.👥 We should all embrace our imperfections and lead by example! #Trust #Transparency #Honesty #Integrity #Leadership #PositiveExample #LearningCulture #GrowthMindset #Fearless #Innovation #RiskTaking #Courage #Humanity #Authenticity

The essence of leadership is integrity. One of the best ways to become a successful leader is to possess integrity. Acknowledging mistakes is the first step toward learning and improving. When mistakes are shared, team relationships are strengthened . It's about creating an environment where problems can be discussed openly by admitting mistakes, allowing the team to focus on solving problems rather than covering them up. Leadership requires honesty, transparency, and respect for others.

There is a pattern you see with great leaders, when there are poor results, the leader takes the blame. When the results are great, they credit their team.

“GREAT LEADERS ADMIT THEIR MISTAKES” “Great leaders aren't flawless. They're human.” 7. “Shows They’re Human & Imperfect” “How GREAT LEADERS Fix Their Mistakes” “A GREAT LEADERS #Admits Their Mistakes and #Apologizes ” “The emotions that come from mistakes, including embarrassment and shame, are difficult ones to face, but admitting to your mistakes and apologizing makes you a better leader and improves work culture.” - “A Great Leader Admits Their Mistakes and Apologizes” “Most of us don’t like admitting when we’ve made a mistake - in fact, a 2019 study revealed that 67% of people hate admitting when they’re wrong.” - “Finally, don’t forget to give yourself a little grace. Admitting your mistakes doesn’t mean berating yourself and creating more shame. Remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes and that you will learn from your own.” - “A Great Leader Takes Action to Fix the Problem.” - “A Great Leader Channels What They Have Learned Into Future Success” “Those with a growth mindset know that mistakes are great teachers from which they can learn and then improve.” https://www.nsls.org/blog/how-great-leaders-fix-their-mistakes?hs_amp=true Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

8. It’s the right thing to do.

Yes I would add that it creates psychological safety through authenticity. This not only gives others permission to try and fail too, it also models how to handle mistakes.

When leaders own their mistakes, it shows they're human too. It makes them easier to trust and builds a team where everyone can learn and grow from their slip-ups.