As a leader, how are you at correcting mistakes at work? Do you look at these situations as an opportunity to punish or a chance to improve? The difference may define your professional success in the future.
While blame and shame may be tempting, you may want to step back and do some detective work. Get some actionable tips for correcting mistakes at work, in this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series. Some of the things you will learn include:
- Why you must define the mistake and know all of the facts;
- How a great employee may have made a silly mistake due to unusual or unfair factors;
- Why poor training may be the root cause of mistakes, especially during times of workplace turnover;
- What you can do to make sure the mistake does not happen in the future and why this discussion should include several people.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting!
And while he loves to be on stage, Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization. It’s okay to have some fun too, especially when you’re taking about serious topics like being busy or effective. And Ken can also serve you as a Master of Ceremonies.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
