In this episode of Manager Lab we unpack why leaders should let minor mistakes slide to preserve initiative, learning, and psychological safety. Based on the HBR article, we explain how to distinguish dangerous errors from developmental ones and why focusing on patterns over isolated incidents builds stronger teams.

Practical tips include pausing before correcting, rewarding effort and learning, and using light-touch coaching for trends rather than rescuing every small error — all to develop confident, accountable, and adaptable employees.