Is making a mistake…a bad thing??

Lots of people think… that mistakes are bad…but in reality…making mistakes…is a good thing…

Making mistakes are a good thing…because it shows you are willing to go forward…and take a chance…with a task or problem….

Remember…to get… what you have never gotten…you have to do…what you have never done…

In an effort to solve any task or problem…you have to be willing to take some risks on making mistakes…

You know the expression… "It’s easier to get forgiveness than ask permission."… 

Well, it's true… 

Good leaders don't wait for official blessings… to try things out.

They're prudent… but not reckless. 

But they also realize a fact of life in most organizations…

If you ask enough people for permission… you'll inevitably come up against someone… who believes that it is their job… to say "no." 

Less effective managers… endorse the sentiment…If I haven't explicitly been

told yes… then I can't do it…

Whereas the good managers believe…If I haven't explicitly been told no…then I can." 

There's a world of difference between these two points of view…

If it ain't broke… don't fix it…is the slogan of the complacent…the arrogant…or the

scared… 

It's an excuse for inaction…a call to non-arms. 

It's a mind-set that assumes…or hopes… that today's realities will continue tomorrow in a tidy…and predictable fashion. 

This is pure fantasy…

In this sort of culture… you won't find good

people… who pro-actively take steps…to solve problems as they emerge…

And while making mistakes is a good investment…it is only a good investment…when you learn from them…

Repeating the same mistakes…is careless and reckless…

It simply shows that you are either…not paying attention…or you don’t care…

And if you don’t pay attention…or you don’t care…you won’t be long…for any organization…

You have to be willing to take risks…and make mistakes…

Risk taking managers…bring out the best in people…

Because the reins are loosened up…and that creates…experimentation…creativity…and added teamwork….

Risk taking managers believe…that it is better to shoot themselves in the foot…than have the competitor…shoot them in the head…

Managers…that are willing to take risks…are not attached to the way things have always been done around here….kind of attitude…

Risk taking managers…are the leaders in today’s world…

Because they move fast…empower others to take chances…and leave their comfort zones behind…

So are making mistakes a good thing???

They sure are….

But only if you create a culture of taking risks and making mistakes…

And then LEARN from your mistakes…and not repeat them…

Making mistakes…give it a try….

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About the Author: I have been in the automotive industry for 30 years. From a Salesperson to a Dealer, I have a vast amount of experience in all areas of an automotive environment. You can follow me on my website, www.JimKristoff.com, on twitter @jimkristoff, on LinkedIn  http://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkristoff or on youtube, www.youtube.com/user/jimkristoff