Monday Tip: Make an apology
Is there an apology you should’ve made, that you’ve been postponing? Make it this monday.
Apologizing at work is a hugely important skill. A well-timed, sincere apology is a great way to resolve conflicts, to enhance learning and to move on from difficult situations.
So if you’ve recently made a mistake, annoyed someone, spoken to harshly, etc. take the chance and apologize right now.
The Chief Happiness Officer’s monday tips are simple, easy, fun things you can do to make yourself and others happy at work and get the work-week off to a great start. Something everyone can do in five minutes, tops. When you try it, write a comment here to tell me how it went.
Viji Said,
November 27, 2006 @ 1:28 pm
Hi Alex, Your tips are excellent. I recently made an apology letter to someone and felt very light after that. Keep up your good work. Viji
Jochen Lillich Said,
November 27, 2006 @ 1:42 pm
And if you want to know how to apologize the correct and effective way, take a listen at the Manager Tools Podcast: http://www.manager-tools.com/2006/10/do-you-need-to-apologize/.
Jochen Lillich Said,
November 27, 2006 @ 1:43 pm
I found good tips on how to apologize the correct and effective way at the Manager Tools Podcast: http://www.manager-tools.com/2006/10/do-you-need-to-apologize/.
Alexander Said,
December 4, 2006 @ 3:36 pm
Viji: Hey, this stuff works :o) Thanks!
Jochen: That IS excellent, thanks for the tip.
shukyiman Said,
January 12, 2008 @ 8:38 am
thank you !!!
you help me a lot…
Lynda G. Perry Said,
August 17, 2009 @ 7:07 pm
I apologized to a supervisor about my behavior in our last meaning. I said things that I should not of said.
Her response to me was, I accept your apology but you need to work on your behavior problems. Now I am even more upset.
I was shocked with her response.