Mistakes and miscalculations are human and normal, and…
““Mistakes and miscalculations are human and normal, and viewed in the long run they have not damaged the company. I do not mind taking responsibilty for every managerial decision I have made. But if a person who makes a mistake is branded and kicked off the seniority promotion escalator, he could lose his motivation for the rest of his business life and depreive the company of whaever good things he may have to offer later. If the casues of the mistake are clarified and made public, the person who made the mistake will not forget it and others will not make the same mistake. I tell our people “Go ahead and do what you think is right. If you make a mistake, you will learn form it. Just don't make the same mistake twice.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mistakes are inevitable; transparent learning prevents repeated errors and preserves talent motivation.
In simple terms: Mistakes happen; learn and avoid repeating them.
Key Takeaway
Encourage openness and growth after errors.
Themes
leadership
learning
motivation
accountability
Mood
reflective
constructive
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- corporate training
- performance reviews
- team meetings
- mentoring programs
Key Concepts
organizational culture
psychology
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance transparency with psychological safety?
- What systems support learning without blame?
A Different Perspective
If errors are publicly highlighted, fear of stigma may suppress innovation.