Core Team Values
The author says in chapter6," Willingness to admit mistakes is [...] way of minimizing status differences, and I am always impressed by leaders who can say they were wrong."
As I read this chapter, I remember the former Prime Minister Kan's reluctance to admit mistakes in his attempt to the 3.11 earthquake and the accidents at Fukushima nuclear power plant. I was really surprised to his attitude as if everything he's doing were all right even though many people had been criticizing him. As far as I know, politicians seldom admit their mistakes and attempt a modification of a planned course of action. Are these characteristics only found among elites such as politician?
I think leaders should admit mistakes and try not to stick to a planned action. Shackleton was outstanding in this point as he did when he had a mistake about the amount of ballast. He realized his mistake and admitted it directly, saying " You were right." This phrase looks easy to use in an ordinary situation, but it actually very difficult in a critical moment especially for those who are in position of leader.
Therefore, the ability to admit mistakes is essential for leaders!
Yes, good point. And by admitting mistakes and by apologizing, the process of moving forward can immediately begin. By not admitting mistakes, others just continue to attack and bad feelings and resentment develops.
返信削除But it is difficult to admit mistakes as you say.
Ken