“Whenever you make a mistake, admit it. When you don’t, you just make things worse.” (Ward Cleaver)

Regardless of how you feel about the idyllic show Leave it to Beaver, this little nugget of wisdom from the Beav’s dad is worth consideration. Its truth lies in its simplicity. Everything you need to know is right there on the surface.

We may fear coming across as weak to the people under our management, but the opposite usually occurs. It’s actually easier to respect someone who can admit when they’re wrong.