It's tempting to try to build leadership credibility by always being right and never admitting mistakes. This strategy almost always backfires.
Leaders who strive to appear flawless may believe they're building respect and confidence, but reality often tells a different story. Perfection isn't credible. Admitting mistakes and demonstrating accountability strengthens leadership, builds trust and creates a more resilient, effective team.
Leaders who admit mistakes and share what they’ve learned foster an environment of transparency and mutual respect, which is far more conducive to long-term success. By contrast, leaders who project an image of perfection often set themselves up for failure. Not only is perfection unsustainable, but holding on to impossible standards is bad for your health and can make you miserable in the process. According to an article on Self.com, perfectionism keeps your sympathetic nervous system activated, triggering the fight or flight response, ramping up the production of stress and affecting your sleep.
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