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The department manager was discussing with one of his staff members the need to change a document she had written in his name. He told her the article was not written in his style, did not include the information he wanted and should not be published. She argued that the article was hers to write and that she felt it was a good piece.
He became agitated and told her to change it anyway. She refused. He was insistent. She was obstinate, and she finally stomped out of the room.
Then the worst possible outcome of all happened. Nothing was done to resolve the issue. The poorly written article was published and embarrassed the entire organization and everyone in it. Her insubordinate attitude affected her coworkers and made working with her very difficult. The manager ended up losing vital respect from his employees.
A tool for growth
Why is correction so difficult to take? Why is it so important? What are some vital keys to using correction as an effective and valuable tool for growth?
Human beings can be quite sensitive. When corrected, we often attach motives to the one giving the correction—motives that may or may not be there. Yet every one of us needs to grow in social and professional skills and in our character. When left to ourselves, we don't often see the need to make real and lasting changes.
Most people will have others over them in authority at various times in their lives. This can be a good time for growth. How we react when corrected can make the difference between success and failure, both professionally and socially.
Correction can be hard to take. But it can also be hard to give! Friendships and working relationships have been destroyed by the lack of tact and wisdom when either giving or receiving needed pointers. We may have no control over how correction is delivered, but we can choose how to take it.
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