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"𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀." ~ 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 Mistakes aren’t failures; they’re opportunities to grow, refine, and innovate.  The real failure lies in ignoring the lesson they teach. Workplaces and the world don’t spiral into chaos because mistakes happen. They spiral because of: 🔹 A lack of accountability when things go wrong. 🔹 The refusal to evaluate the root causes of those errors. 🔹 Reactions rooted in ego or blame instead of solutions. When leaders ignore problems or fail to respond with clarity and action, the result is mistrust, disconnection, and ultimately, disorder. Chaos isn’t about the mistake—it’s about what follows. To create environments that thrive, we must foster reflection, accountability, and the willingness to adapt. That’s how we turn errors into stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks. The question isn’t whether mistakes will happen. The real question is: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙙? ______________ 𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 Linked Results, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗢𝗜. 🫱🏼🫲🏿 #LeadershipMatters #AccountabilityCulture #EvaluationForChange #TrustAndAction #WorkplaceSuccess

Someone recently drew negative attention to the fact that I smiled and laughed through a mistake I made. I own the mistake, but the power of a smile and a laugh should never be underestimated. In both our personal and professional lives, mistakes are inevitable. But how we respond to them can make all the difference. Embracing mistakes with a smile is a powerful approach that can transform setbacks into opportunities for growth. 🔹 Promoting a Positive Mindset: Smiling through mistakes helps maintain a positive attitude. It reminds us that errors are a natural part of the learning process and encourages us to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on the problem. 🔹 Encouraging Resilience: A smile in the face of adversity demonstrates resilience. It shows that we are not defeated by our mistakes but are ready to learn from them and move forward with renewed determination. 🔹 Fostering a Supportive Environment: When leaders and team members handle mistakes with a smile, it creates a culture of openness and support. This encourages innovation and risk-taking, knowing that mistakes are viewed as opportunities for improvement rather than failures. 🔹 Building Relationships: Smiling through mistakes helps build stronger relationships. It shows humility and a willingness to learn, which fosters trust and respect among colleagues and clients alike. 🔹 Enhancing Problem-Solving: A positive outlook, embodied by a smile, enhances our problem-solving abilities. It keeps our minds open to new ideas and perspectives, making it easier to find creative solutions. Mistakes are stepping stones to success. By smiling through them, we embrace the journey of continuous improvement with grace and positivity. 😊 #GrowthMindset #Resilience #PositiveAttitude #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement

Mistakes Are (Mostly) OK—Especially at Work! Take a look at this image from Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas. It’s a powerful reminder that most mistakes start out as embarrassing, but with time, many of them turn into stories we laugh about. Using humor in the face of failure can help us manage our emotions, allowing us to learn from mistakes and bounce back more quickly. As leadership expert Dana Bilky Asher says: “We cannot lead if we cannot learn. And yet, our capacity to take in and process new information—to generate new insights and true growth—shuts down in response to the fear of letting people down. Laughter opens us up again.” Stanford research also shows that reframing our setbacks as comedies rather than dramas or tragedies lowers stress and boosts fulfillment. Psychologist Dan McAdams calls this “narrative choice”—the idea that we can choose how to tell our own stories. By seeing our mistakes through a lighthearted lens, we transform failures into growth opportunities and, eventually, funny stories to share. In the workplace, this mindset is transformative. When leaders and team members can laugh at their own mistakes, they create a culture where everyone feels safe to admit slip-ups, learn, and try again. This type of environment isn’t just supportive—it drives innovation by encouraging employees to take risks without fearing judgment. So, the next time something goes wrong at work, remember this: today’s mistake might just be tomorrow’s best story. How does your team handle mistakes? #Leadership #Humor #WorkCulture #GrowthMindset #Innovation #HumorSeriously

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀. Let that sink in for a moment. Here’s the harsh reality: 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵. Mistakes are the heartbeat of growth in any organisation. They are the data points of innovation, the sparks for creativity, and the signposts of progress. When your team shares their missteps, they are signalling two critical things: • 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 – Safe to admit they don’t know everything. • 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 – Enough to invite you into the mess and ask for guidance. So what happens when the flow of mistakes stops? It’s a sign that fear has taken root. Fear of being judged. Fear of retribution. Fear of disappointing you. If this sounds familiar, don’t panic. It’s not too late to turn things around. Here’s how to rebuild the bridge of trust with your team: 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲: React to mistakes with curiosity, not criticism. Instead of “How could this happen?” try “What can we learn from this?” 2️⃣ 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀: Leaders who admit their own missteps create a culture where it’s safe to fail. 3️⃣ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Recognise the courage it takes for someone to share an error. Celebrate it publicly. Mistakes aren’t the problem. Silence is. The next time your team comes to you with a mistake, treat it as a gift. Because that’s exactly what it is—a gift of trust and an opportunity to lead. What’s your approach when your team makes mistakes? P.S. If this resonated, share this with another leader who might need to hear it. ♻️ #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #TrustInTeams #GrowthMindset #PsychologicalSafety #MistakesAreLessons #TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirst #WorkplaceCulture #ContinuousImprovement

Why Goof When You Could Have Done It Right? We’ve all had those moments — realizing that with just a little more time, effort, or attention, we could have avoided a costly mistake or improved the outcome dramatically. It’s easy to think “I’ll fix it later” or “It’s good enough” in the rush of a busy day. But consistently aiming for quality over quick fixes is what sets high performers apart. ✨ Taking a moment to double-check ✨ Seeking feedback before finalizing ✨ Anticipating potential issues before they arise All of these are small habits that pay off big. When we prioritize doing it right the first time, we create work that’s reliable, trustworthy, and represents our best. Let’s choose quality, intentionality, and a mindset of doing it right the first time! #QualityMatters #Mindset #ProfessionalGrowth #Success #problemSolving

A fear-based Micromanager will find a way to manifest their fear. They're afraid of something and as a result, they're trying to control everything that they could control. Obviously to avoid the Negative outcome. So you've got to understand specifically, What are they afraid of? And then, why are they trying to control the things they're trying to control. In many times, they're trying to control you? If I get understanding, I can begin to see where I could step in and try to alleviate their fear. As their employee, you will have to figure out and try to understand their fears if you ever want to make progress with them. In 1890, a write named Charles Horton Cooley said; "I'm not what I think, I am. I'm not what you think, I am. I am, what I think, you think, I am." He said that the challenge is we live in a perception of a perception of ourselves. #LeadershipDevelopment #Micromanagement #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #ManagementTips #FearInLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #CommunicationSkills #TeamDynamics #LeadershipMindset #CareerDevelopment #MindfulLeadership #ConflictResolution #WorkplaceWellness #TrustInLeadership #PsychologyOfLeadership #GrowthMindset #Coaching #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalDevelopment #EmployeeMotivation #CommunicationStrategies #TeamLeadership #SelfAwareness #WorkplaceRelationships #CareerSuccess #ChangeManagement #PositiveWorkplace #MindsetMatters

Navigating Pressure: A Lesson in Decision-Making We’ve all been there—moments where pressure from someone else, be it a boss, a client, a family member, or even a friend, feels overwhelming. Today, I found myself reflecting on this dynamic as I faced a situation that required careful thought and quick decision-making. How do you handle pressure when the stakes are high? When demands come from a place of authority or influence, the situation can be even more challenging. Questions like: Does this align with my values and goals? Will this decision bring long-term benefits or only a short-term solution? Is this setting stimulating or draining my potential? I’ve come to realize that the way we respond to pressure often says more about our own mindset than the external forces at play. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: 1. Pause and Reflect: Don’t react immediately. Take a moment to breathe, evaluate the situation, and consider your options. 2. Set Boundaries: It’s okay to say no or propose alternatives if something doesn’t feel right or aligns poorly with your goals. 3. Seek Clarity: Sometimes, pressure stems from misunderstandings. Asking questions and clarifying expectations can defuse tension. 4. Trust Your Instincts: At the end of the day, your intuition often knows what’s best. Professionally or personally, we all face moments where others expect us to compromise or conform. But true growth lies in finding the balance between accommodating others and staying true to yourself. What’s your strategy for handling pressure in high-stakes situations? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Let’s discuss! #Leadership #DecisionMaking #Growth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Mistakes are inevitable in any professional journey, but how we respond to them defines us. Understanding the importance of owning your workplace mistakes is crucial for personal and professional growth. Transparency builds trust and accountability and acknowledging mistakes openly paves the way for constructive dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. Mistakes are opportunities for growth and improvement, demonstrating resilience and a willingness to learn from experience, which ultimately propels us forward in our careers. As leaders and team members, it's crucial to cultivate a culture where owning mistakes is encouraged and celebrated. In such an environment, individuals feel empowered to take risks, innovate, and learn from failures without fear of retribution. Personal reflection has shown that owning up to mistakes provides invaluable lessons that shape our approach and mindset toward challenges. Let's embrace a culture where owning mistakes is not seen as a weakness but a strength—an opportunity for growth, learning, and success. #ProfessionalGrowth #Accountability #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment

One day, I was meeting with a client who shared my love of micromanaging. His way reminded me a lot of my own, which was to be overly “helpful” to everyone on his team. We were discussing his aspirations to eventually become CEO, and his struggle with letting go of his controlling behavior with his team. It’s a dichotomy I’ve seen a lot. Before I could fully form the thought, these words came out of my mouth: “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛.” Framing it this way freed him to see the absurdity of trying to lead an organization that had to be mistake-free for him to be effective and comfortable. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 is one of the prices we pay to lead in a changing world full of ambiguity and volatility. 🔥 We strategized ways for him to begin focusing on what his team was doing well, so that they could believe in themselves, and ways for him to navigate the inevitable mistakes in a way that raised his pressure threshold. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Do you agree? #mindsetshift #leadership

I used to struggle to admit my mistakes. 🛑 At least to anyone else but myself. I wanted to fix whatever went wrong before anyone knew it had happened. My perfectionism caused me to fix mistakes all on my own. Leaders can feel like appearing perfect comes with the job. 🚦 It’s not that anyone can’t know that we’ve made a mistake. It’s more about allowing people to see our imperfections after they’ve been corrected 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. But imperfection does not equal inadequacy and it doesn’t equal immorality either. To fix your perspective on mistakes, ask yourself these 3 questions: 1️⃣ Why did I make the decision that I did? 2️⃣ Does this mistake add to or detract from my character? 3️⃣ What can I learn to avoid making this mistake again? Inadequacy and immorality are causes for losing your ability to lead. But imperfection shouldn’t be. 👋🏽 Hi! If you're new here, I'm Keosha, your partner in your journey from ideation to action. I pioneer radical solutions and vibrant team cultures to unlock an organization's full potential through its people. ⌨️ Know of a role I might be a good fit for? Send it my way! 🎺Want to hear more on topics like what you just read? Sign up for my newsletter! 🤩 Follow me for content on #PeopleandCulture, #Impostersyndrome, #EmployeeEngagement, #ExecutiveLeadership and #ChiefofStaff advice