What’s Your Possible?

E2: Forgiveness At Work: Six Steps to Reclaim Your Power


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Forgiveness: Who do you need to forgive at work?

In this episode of What's Your Possible, host Margaret Spence tackles the critical yet often overlooked topic of forgiveness in the workplace. Margaret emphasizes that unresolved resentment and anger can hinder personal and professional potential. She explores the complexities of workplace relationships and the importance of forgiving others and oneself to unlock future opportunities.

The episode outlines six steps to practice forgiveness at work, encourages setting boundaries, and highlights the distinction between forgiveness as a tool rather than a crutch. Listeners are encouraged to share their stories of forgiveness and reflect on how letting go of past grievances can open doors to new possibilities.

Share your stories of forgiveness at work using the hashtag #ForgivenessAtWork on LinkedIn. 

Listen for insights on: 

1. Forgiveness at Work

2. Empathy at Work
3. Ending Resentment at Work
4. Change Manangement 
5. Allowing Vulnerability at Work

About Margaret Spence: 

Margaret Spence is a visionary leader, chief possibility architect, and founder of The Inclusion Learning Lab, dedicated to empowering women to redefine their careers and leadership potential. With over 25 years of experience as a consultant, speaker, and author of Leadership Self-Transformation, she has championed workplace inclusivity and inspired women to find their voice. Margaret's mission is to help women, especially Black women, unlock their "possible" and thrive without seeking permission. Through her bold insights and actionable strategies, she challenges the status quo and inspires transformative growth. As the host of the What's Your Possible? Podcast, she is guiding women to step boldly into the futures they deserve.

 

Top Quotes 

1. "Forgiveness is a choice to approach things differently moving forward." 

2. "If you cannot forgive, you can never see what's possible for you in that environment."
3. "Finding strength in vulnerability allows you to forgive. It shows courage and resilience." 
4. "Forgiveness doesn't mean tolerating harm. It means freeing yourself from the weights of the past."
5. "Forgiveness allows you to imagine what's beyond the bridge you're building."

 

TimeLine:

00:00 Introduction: Forgiveness at Work

00:31 The Impact of Unresolved Resentment

02:32 Understanding Forgiveness at Work

05:27 Personal Examples and Reflections

19:35 The Importance of Self-Forgiveness

21:57 Forgiveness as a Tool for Black Women

25:01 Six Tenets of Forgiveness at Work

37:45 Practical Steps to Practicing Forgiveness

46:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

Connect, Discover, & Resources:

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