Apologize

When you mishandle someone who is hurting,

And you will (none of us is perfect)

Apologize.

Try out this phrasing: 

“I’m sorry. I didn’t show up/respond/care for you the way that I would have wanted to.  I was careless/too busy/didn’t know what to say.  I am going to do better moving forwards.”

Is there someone you can apologize to today?  A missed moment of connection, an overlooked anniversary, a sideways joke that landed poorly?

I’ve given these apologies.  I’ve received them.  They are powerful.

 The myth of perfection will keep you stuck. 

 Instead, commit yourself to the process of becoming more empathetic and human at work by embracing the power of an apology and an ongoing commitment to meaningful change.