tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794663279564081984.post9196666652714190984..comments2008-10-21T11:11:12.379-05:00citybizlisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622368102359029227noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794663279564081984.post-31480095281326439462008-10-21T11:11:00.000-05:002008-10-21T11:11:00.000-05:00Joni,<BR/>It is helpful to have this forum in which to support one another with these ideas.<BR/>I agree with Don. I think that apologizing also sets the stage for all employees to do the same with the manager and with each other. <BR/>An open, transparent work situation is healthier than the alternative of a repressed and opaque office.<BR/>I appreciate the opportunity to think about this.<BR/>Mary EllenMary Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05062352619204124497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794663279564081984.post-51174929453040712182008-07-28T07:18:00.000-05:002008-07-28T07:18:00.000-05:00Joni,<BR/><BR/>Lots of great points. As a manager, I often find that I'm slow to apologize to employees when I make mistakes (fairly often). When I analyzed it, I discovered that some how I think apologizing will make me seem weak. The truth is just the opposite. Recognizing your frailties and holding up your staff (or anyone else) as being right always makes you a stronger manager.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03147146526310126471noreply@blogger.com