Work It Regain confidence after making a mistake at work
Feb 5, 2026
A listener made a team-impacting mistake and worries about lost trust. The conversation covers quick mitigation, honest apologies, and releasing tension by talking it through. Advice includes owning the fix, contributing more to rebuild credibility, and forgiving yourself while learning from the setback.
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Own Up Fast And Fix It
- Do own up to mistakes quickly and work with the team to resolve them.
- Avoid covering up errors because delayed disclosure worsens consequences.
Hidden Mistakes Became 'Skeletons In The Closet'
- Gerald recalls people who hid mistakes for months, creating long-term problems.
- He warns that covering up errors led to 'skeletons in the closet' the team had to manage.
Talk It Out To Find Solutions
- Do speak about the mistake to release tension and seek solutions from others.
- Use conversations to find fixes you might not think of alone.