“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent dong nothing.” -George Bernard Shaw
It is not the mistakes that we make but how we deal with them that defines us. Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes at some point or another. It is unavoidable. As people we need to figure out healthy and positive ways to cope with the mistakes and shortcomings we will likely face in our everyday lives.
Although our typical reaction to making mistakes is to not only try and avoid them but to cover them up, we need to be aware that this is counterproductive. Use your mistakes. Embrace them. Learn from them. The true leader stands tall and faces their mistakes head on. The mark of a truly respectable and successful individual is the ability to accept responsibility for their actions and to take self-corrective approaches to dealing with failure in the future.
Furthermore, for those in leadership positions the ability to forgive others for their mistakes is a mark of a truly humble person. Showing forgiveness for those that show sincere honesty and strong character is divine behavior. By forgiving others and admitting your own mistakes you earn respect and this is the key goal to being a successful leader. The best leaders are those that inspire and this is the surest way to doing so.
So what are the lessons we can take away from this discussion? First and foremost understand than nobody is perfect. Mistakes are part of life. Second, understand the power of truth and the importance of forgiveness. Both of these points are important to understand.
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About kenbetterton
For over 30 years Ken has demonstrated his commitment to "giving back" as a proud U.S. Marine, State Trooper (Commander) in Utah and now as the CEO and owner of a training and development company that specializes in working with people in positions of authority.
His experience as a marine has taught him commitment, honor, integrity, and the professional demeanor he carries today. He served for 25 years with the Utah Department of Public Safety/ Highway Patrol. These experiences have given him the resources and perspective to build a strong belief system that states, "Give all you've got in everything you do."
Ken holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice / Psychology and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy session #186 and Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command.
Ken has two decades of experience as a professional speaker, trainer/facilitator, and coach. Ken has written articles for Law & Order magazine, a publication that reaches over 36,000 executive level police administrators. He has also received honors such as: The National Leadership Award, Distinguished Service Medals, and an Outstanding Police Services Award.
Ken Betterton is a man who generates positive change while showing organizational leaders how to reconnect with their core values and personal convictions to create a workforce that is dynamic, regenerative, and self-sustaining. He believes that when people, or groups of people, learn how to draw on their inner strength, they trigger a forceful momentum enabling them to close the gap between their present condition and future possibilities. Through his speaking, facilitation, and coaching methods, individuals within any organization can operate from a position of strength that will lead to a higher trust level between coworkers and a renewal of honest personal interaction.
