Failure Quote by Sheryl Sandberg
““When it’s safe to talk about mistakes, people are more likely to report errors and less likely to make them.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Facebook Internal Safety Talk, 2015
Open communication about mistakes encourages reporting and reduces future errors.
In simple terms: Talk about errors to prevent them.
Foster a culture of psychological safety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- software development
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders model openness?
- What systems support safe reporting?
People may fear repercussions despite policies.