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Apologize Quote by Peter Coyote

“I believe that when you're wrong, own it and apologize, and so I do and put it on the equivalent of my front page.” quote by Peter Coyote
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“I believe that when you're wrong, own it and apologize, and so I do and put it on the equivalent of my front page.”

Peter Coyote

About This Quote

Source Podcast: Ethics in public life, 2019

Admitting mistakes publicly builds trust and accountability.

In simple terms: Own errors openly.

Key Takeaway

Apologize and correct publicly.

Themes

integrity accountability trust

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical practical

When to use this quote

  • media statements
  • team meetings
  • social media posts
  • personal apologies

Key Concepts

ethical leadership public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you apologize publicly?
  • How does transparency affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Public apologies may be scrutinized harshly.

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