“Only he who does nothing makes a mistake.” – French proverb
As a basic principle of life, I firmly believe in the truth of this proverb. People who don’t make mistakes, who are afraid of making mistakes, are unlikely to learn and grow, and ultimately, that is the biggest mistake of all.
For leaders, it is imperative that we create cultures where making mistakes is not a fatal sin… giving our people the ability to learn from mistakes is a crucial facet in their growth experience, and creating a culture where mistakes are feared and avoided is shortsighted and not good leadership at all.