Avoidance Quote by Sharon Weil
““Shame often causes me to hide my mistakes from others. But really, when I make a mistake, I should make it loud and clear, so I can see that it didn’t work as a strategy, and be able to make a course correction, either by myself or with the help of others.””
About This Quote
Acknowledging mistakes openly enables learning and correction, rather than hiding them out of shame.
In simple terms: Admit errors openly to learn and improve.
Speak up about mistakes to fix them.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal reflection
- coaching sessions
- project retrospectives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create safe spaces for error sharing?
- What benefits arise from transparent mistake handling?
Shame can still inhibit openness despite encouragement.