Leading with Integrity: Owning Our Mistakes and Building Trust

There is no hiding in this solosode as I share how I approached a leadership mistake with a focus on being proactive and rebuilding trust. I took full accountability - and it hurt! But it was the right thing to do and the only way to move forward. In this episode I also talk about above and below the line leadership behaviours and their ripple effect, role modelling ethics and values as a leader and what we can learn from a 'mystery poo'!  Shownotes See more at http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-integrity-zoe-routh Key Moments  Planet Human: The heaviness of a world at war; connecting the micro to the macro  Planet Zoë: Olympus Bound update with fantastic feedback from my beta readers, travel, family and working with clients in WA.  The Mystery Poo (00:04:44) Discussion about a situation involving a mystery poo in a wilderness expedition and the challenges of taking ownership and responsibility. The Missing First Aid Kit (00:08:24) An example of taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for a mistake Shame, Humiliation, and Regret (00:09:11) Reflection on the impact of shame, humiliation, and embarrassment. Apologising to the group (00:12:41) Taking the initiative and accountability. Leadership responsibility (00:14:48) The importance of taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for mistakes and the positive impact it can have on relationships and the world.