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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 8 MIN

How to Apologize for a Mistake at Work Without Losing Credibility

from Office Hours with Fexingo: Daily Career Q&A, Workplace Questions, and Professional Advice · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the delicate art of workplace apologies. Using the real example of a marketing manager who accidentally sent a client the wrong pricing spreadsheet, they walk through the three-part apology framework: acknowledge the impact, state the fix, and commit to a system change. They discuss why 'I'm sorry you felt that way' is not an apology, why over-apologizing erodes authority, and how one specific sentence can restore trust faster than any explanation. Luna shares a counterintuitive tip from a former boss about never apologizing in the subject line of an email. By the end, listeners will have a repeatable script for owning a mistake without looking incompetent. #WorkplaceApology #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #MistakeRecovery #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #TrustAtWork #ConflictResolution #CareerTips #OfficePolitics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours #RemoteWork #EmotionalIntelligence #Accountability #ManagerAdvice #WorkplaceCommunication Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the delicate art of workplace apologies. Using the real example of a marketing manager who accidentally sent a client the wrong pricing spreadsheet, they walk through the three-part apology framework: acknowledge the impact, state the fix, and commit to a system change. They discuss why 'I'm sorry you felt that way' is not an apology, why over-apologizing erodes authority, and how one specific sentence can restore trust faster than any explanation. Luna shares a counterintuitive tip from a former boss about never apologizing in the subject line of an email. By the end, listeners will have a repeatable script for owning a mistake without looking incompetent. #WorkplaceApology #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #MistakeRecovery #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #TrustAtWork #ConflictResolution #CareerTips #OfficePolitics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours #RemoteWork #EmotionalIntelligence #Accountability #ManagerAdvice #WorkplaceCommunication Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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