Patrick T Campbell

Patrick T Campbell

Tip 14—Resilient Vulnerability




Know when to take a "my bad" for what you've done . . .
 
Being resilient after making mistakes, requires a level of vulnerability that ultimately works in your favor. When you admit your shortcomings with a genuine desire to get better to succeed at whatever challenges you share with others, you can typically gain their support and began problem solving for better success the next time. Others will perceive that you're open to constructive feedback and give you the assistance or resources that you need to be more successful at whatever it is that you goofed up. Instead of getting defensive and blaming others or situations outside of your control, take the "my bad." Fess up and then reach out to others for assistance. For example, let's say you submitted a version of file for a critical update that you forgot to check thoroughly that negatively impacts a project that you work on with others. As soon as you figure out that it was you that made the mistake, contact everyone involved in the project and let them know you're the one who messed up. Determine with the help of others what can quickly fix the issue and who else might have been impacted. Then put in place some checks and balances to ensure better success the next time. This makes everyone stronger as a team.