Embrace Intellectual Humility For Growth

Overcoming the reluctance to accept when we are wrong and have wronged others, and without the feeling of superiority, we give ourselves the permission to humbly make amends. It’s an attribute that encourages learning, growth and collaboration. Intellectual humility is good.

Saying I am sorry – Demonstrates intellectual Humility.

Practice intellectual humility as it is necessary for healthy relationships at all levels in the workplace and it helps to build strong teams. Neither team lead nor team members should be made to feel uncomfortable or disrespected at the workplace. Having great camaraderie should not allow anyone to disparage, criticize or intentionally disrespect another co-worker.

“I Am Sorry” – Intellectual Humility

Don’t treat others with indifference or callousness. I have seen firsthand, instances of team members willfully offending others and refusing to apologize. The offender will find any and every reason possible to not accept responsibility for their action.

In this type of situation and when brought to a team leads attention, the lead should step in to have the issue addressed immediately before more harm is done. The absence of accountability for unpleasant acts, in the workplace and the wider society, that could be easily rectified by simply expressing “sorry” is a bit unsettling. It’s a small word – sorry – but it has a lot of relationship building and healing potential.

A single, sincere apology speaks volumes about ones intellectual humility. What I have discovered is that cultural norms, personality, and upbringing all have an impact on the practice of apologizing.

Sorry Benefit’s

Saying sorry has lots of benefits. Here are some:

Promoting reconciliation: It can help mend relationships and restore trust by saying sorry and acknowledging wrongdoing.
Fostering empathy: It demonstrates that you understand the impact of your actions on others; showing empathy and understanding.
Taking responsibility: It shows maturity and accountability by owning up to mistakes or faults.
Relieving guilt: It can alleviate feelings of guilt or remorse, leading to emotional relief for both parties involved.
Encouraging forgiveness: It opens the door for the offended party to forgive and move forward, promoting healing and closure.

Who has never had a moment of indiscretion? I think most people – myself included – have occasionally made errors in judgement. When caught off guard and it is brought to ones attention, the best course of action is to apologize.

T’s Tip: Own your feelings but also recognize the needs of others in order to improve how we communicate and our general well-being.

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