How do I respond when someone fails publicly?
Graceful responses turn setbacks into growth.
“Failure is success in progress.” – Albert Einstein
Context and Insight
Public mistakes magnify shame unless handled with compassion.
Why This Matters for Servant Leadership
Servant leaders use failures as teaching moments, not weapons.
Personal Application
- Encourage someone after a mistake.
- Share your own failure story in a team meeting.
- Replace blame language with learning language.
Invitation
Turn one failure into a team growth discussion this week.
Related Topics
- Growth
- Psychological Safety
- Empathy
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