
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Apologies are tricky. Even when we want to make amends, we can often make the situation worse by what we say (or don’t say), and how we say it. It takes humility and honesty to admit we are wrong and to apologize well. Although a simple, “I’m sorry” is better than not saying anything at all, there are better ways to acknowledge our mistakes.
Quite often, an apology is made without an explanation or recognition of the other person’s experience. Did they feel abandoned, less than, or disrespected? Did the apology make excuses for the behavior? Owning the mistake and accepting responsibility for the words, and actions (or lack thereof) takes a willingness to be vulnerable and sincere.
Today, we'll explore the power of a sincere apology, when it can heal relationships, build trust and make a real impact. Let's break free from apologizing for things that are beyond our control and learn the art of authentic apologies, empowering us to communicate with confidence and clarity.
Show Notes:
Saying I’m Sorry? Avoid this word at all costs. https://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-apologize.
For the prayer app Robin mentions, go to:
https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/
4.9
7979 ratings
Apologies are tricky. Even when we want to make amends, we can often make the situation worse by what we say (or don’t say), and how we say it. It takes humility and honesty to admit we are wrong and to apologize well. Although a simple, “I’m sorry” is better than not saying anything at all, there are better ways to acknowledge our mistakes.
Quite often, an apology is made without an explanation or recognition of the other person’s experience. Did they feel abandoned, less than, or disrespected? Did the apology make excuses for the behavior? Owning the mistake and accepting responsibility for the words, and actions (or lack thereof) takes a willingness to be vulnerable and sincere.
Today, we'll explore the power of a sincere apology, when it can heal relationships, build trust and make a real impact. Let's break free from apologizing for things that are beyond our control and learn the art of authentic apologies, empowering us to communicate with confidence and clarity.
Show Notes:
Saying I’m Sorry? Avoid this word at all costs. https://www.becomingminimalist.com/how-to-apologize.
For the prayer app Robin mentions, go to:
https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/
2,308 Listeners
4,772 Listeners
10,394 Listeners
1,362 Listeners
1,816 Listeners
309 Listeners
2,014 Listeners
826 Listeners
4,831 Listeners
1,042 Listeners
6,522 Listeners
1,256 Listeners
805 Listeners
19,436 Listeners
3,789 Listeners