112: Dale Carnegie Was Right About What To Do When You’re Wrong, with Bonni Stachowiak

We all want to be right, but of course we are sometimes wrong. The advice from Dale Carnegie almost a century ago is as good today as its ever been. I welcome back Bonni Stachowiak to explore why when you are wrong, you should admit it quickly and emphatically.

Guest: Bonni Stachowiak

Dale Carnegie said almost 100 years ago in How To Win Friends and Influence People, “When you’re wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.”

Four truths:

My truth Your truth Our shared truth The actual truth

Three benefits you get from admitting you are wrong:

You advance immediate progress on organizational goals You drive future innovation and creativity You inspire people to move forward

The best marriages are not without conflict. The best teams and leaders and not without error.

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Release date

Lydbog: 28. oktober 2013