Own It, Fix It, Move On: Leadership Lessons from Mistakes

Episode Summary:In this episode, Tabatha tackles a common yet often feared aspect of leadership: making mistakes. As a leader, how you handle mistakes can either strengthen or weaken your trust with your team. Tabatha shares powerful strategies for turning mistakes into leadership wins, drawing from both her corporate experience and recent client stories. Learn why owning, fixing, and moving on from mistakes earns you trust and respect, and how to guide your team through their own mistakes in a supportive way. Key Takeaways: Why mistakes are essential learning and growth opportunities. How leaders can foster innovation by reducing the fear of making mistakes. Real-life examples from Tabatha’s career and client experiences, and how they handled mistakes effectively. The importance of owning mistakes, apologizing, and changing processes to prevent future issues. Actionable steps to follow when you or your employees make a mistake. What To Do When You Make a Mistake: Own it. Apologize to those impacted. Thank the person who raised awareness (if applicable). Adapt the process to avoid a repeat. Move forward. How to Support Employees When They Make a Mistake: Ask questions to better understand what happened. Ask the employee what they could have done differently. Ask how they will handle the situation moving forward, and support their improvement. Resources Mentioned: Book a 30-Minute Career Strategy Call: Click here to book your complimentary call Promotion Ready in 3 Months: The Women's Guide to Career Advancement: Grab your copy here Have questions? Reach out: [email protected] Stay Connected:Follow Tabatha on social media for more leadership tips and career advancement strategies. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes! We love feedback so be sure to rate and review our podcast!