Comments on: To err is human – to forgive is divine. And profitable! http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/ Make Yourself and Your Business Happy At Work Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:56:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Make Mistakes Faster | Mikro Business http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-247024 Make Mistakes Faster | Mikro Business Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:53:37 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-247024 [...] Kjerulf recently wrote about how forgiveness is good for business. And Seth Gordin also states that failing is a thing to embrace and not to fear: [...] [...] Kjerulf recently wrote about how forgiveness is good for business. And Seth Gordin also states that failing is a thing to embrace and not to fear: [...]

]]> By: Sarah Warner http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-182766 Sarah Warner Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:41:16 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-182766 Yes, if you are interested in reading the paper I can send you a copy. Please send me an email. My email address is warnsa01@luther.edu. Thanks for your interest! Yes, if you are interested in reading the paper I can send you a copy. Please send me an email. My email address is warnsa01@luther.edu. Thanks for your interest!

]]> By: S http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-182364 S Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:59:19 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-182364 This is a very interesting topic. Is it possible to get a copy of Sarah's paper? This is a very interesting topic. Is it possible to get a copy of Sarah’s paper?

]]> By: Alexander http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-109765 Alexander Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:01:41 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-109765 Howie: Exactly - it's no fun to be around your co-workers all day with thoughts of revenge on your mind. Ron: I didn't know about tit for two tats - but I like it. Thanks! Charlie: And that may be the biggest benefit: Forgiving allows us to move on. Helen: Yeah, tt's funny how some people can hold a grudge alive for years... Howie: Exactly – it’s no fun to be around your co-workers all day with thoughts of revenge on your mind.

Ron: I didn’t know about tit for two tats – but I like it. Thanks!

Charlie: And that may be the biggest benefit: Forgiving allows us to move on.

Helen: Yeah, tt’s funny how some people can hold a grudge alive for years…

]]> By: Femi og Michael » Make Mistakes Faster http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-93269 Femi og Michael » Make Mistakes Faster Wed, 09 May 2007 13:55:23 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-93269 [...] Kjerulf recently wrote about how forgiveness is good for business. And Seth Gordin also states that failing is a thing to embrace and not to fear: [...] [...] Kjerulf recently wrote about how forgiveness is good for business. And Seth Gordin also states that failing is a thing to embrace and not to fear: [...]

]]> By: The "F" Word « Uncogged http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-92643 The "F" Word « Uncogged Tue, 08 May 2007 10:20:18 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-92643 [...] Alexander Kjerulf (The Chief Happiness Officer) recently interviewed Stephanie Warner, an undergraduate at Luthern College, about her research on workplace forgiveness. Somehow, it’s not surprising that she found the following: Apparently, revenge creates stress and lowers productivity, whereas a culture of forgiveness makes a company more efficient and more profitable. [...] [...] Alexander Kjerulf (The Chief Happiness Officer) recently interviewed Stephanie Warner, an undergraduate at Luthern College, about her research on workplace forgiveness. Somehow, it’s not surprising that she found the following: Apparently, revenge creates stress and lowers productivity, whereas a culture of forgiveness makes a company more efficient and more profitable. [...]

]]> By: Helen http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90478 Helen Fri, 04 May 2007 02:38:45 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90478 It's indeed hard to stay away from situations wherein you are the center of it. People who are more concerned with the worries in life will probably go on with the fight. But for those who love thier work will be willing to sacrifice for it. It’s indeed hard to stay away from situations wherein you are the center of it. People who are more concerned with the worries in life will probably go on with the fight. But for those who love thier work will be willing to sacrifice for it.

]]> By: Sarah Warner http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90373 Sarah Warner Thu, 03 May 2007 22:55:24 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90373 Hi Holly! Thanks for the comment. Actually, the surveys I used did not measure the number of transgressions. This was more just about general levels of forgiveness as opposed to relating the questions back to specific incidents. As for your second question, when measuring forgiveness and stress levels, the questions pertained to the employee's boss or co-worker, once again on a general level. I did not get specific with questions because I was afraid that they would not be answered honestly out of fear of their boss or co-worker would find out. This is one of the problems with surveying in a workplace. People can be very paranoid if they have any thought that someone might see their comments and answers. So I am sorry I cannot specifically answer your questions, although it would be very interesting to know all of this information. Thanks! Hi Holly!

Thanks for the comment. Actually, the surveys I used did not measure the number of transgressions. This was more just about general levels of forgiveness as opposed to relating the questions back to specific incidents. As for your second question, when measuring forgiveness and stress levels, the questions pertained to the employee’s boss or co-worker, once again on a general level. I did not get specific with questions because I was afraid that they would not be answered honestly out of fear of their boss or co-worker would find out. This is one of the problems with surveying in a workplace. People can be very paranoid if they have any thought that someone might see their comments and answers. So I am sorry I cannot specifically answer your questions, although it would be very interesting to know all of this information. Thanks!

]]> By: holly http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90356 holly Thu, 03 May 2007 22:12:11 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-90356 Hi Sarah! This is very interesting. I'm curious to know how many "transgressions" occurred (daily, weekly, monthly) that happened in the workplace to require forgiveness from one party or another? Also, did the need to forgiveness arise more between a superior and a his report , cross-functionally, or within a group? I know lots of questions, but this is great stuff! Hi Sarah!

This is very interesting. I’m curious to know how many “transgressions” occurred (daily, weekly, monthly) that happened in the workplace to require forgiveness from one party or another?

Also, did the need to forgiveness arise more between a superior and a his report , cross-functionally, or within a group?

I know lots of questions, but this is great stuff!

]]> By: Charlie http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-89923 Charlie Thu, 03 May 2007 02:17:49 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/05/workplace-forgiveness/#comment-89923 I agree. It's better to forgive and forget. This way, we will be able to go on with our work and our lives. Holdingl grudges will only burden us with the heavy feeling. I agree. It’s better to forgive and forget. This way, we will be able to go on with our work and our lives. Holdingl grudges will only burden us with the heavy feeling.

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