SEEKING FORGIVENESS SHOWS STRENGTH

Seeking forgiveness doesn’t show weakness. It shows strength. It sends the right message that says you are responsible. You lead with your heart, not just your head and gut. When you take the step to apologize it not only means you are admitting to a fault, it shows you are willing to put away pride to gain a friend or restore a relationship, be it business or personal. A few months ago, I mishandled a situation with one of my brethren. As a result of what happened, I knew my brethren was unhappy with me. For weeks, I reached out to my brother, but all my efforts were futile. Before I decided to stop, I found my brother. I approached him calmly, but he spoke on top of his voice until he was calm. In the end, I gained a friend. If you’ve offended a colleague the relationship is not the same, and you haven’t done anything to regain that connection, stop! Ask yourself this question, “Am I sending the right message?” If that’s not the right message, you know what to do. Remember your reputation is at stake.