Great leaders are forgiving people. They discourage team members from hiding or underplaying mistakes and failures by quickly forgiving them for errors. Sanctions and reprimands are reserved for those who cover up mistakes, not for those who acknowledge them. Leaders who forgive rather than punish will create a team climate where learning is held in higher regard than blame. This motivates team members to do even better.
True for parenting as well. Too often a punishment doled out for a family infraction is disconnected from the misstep. It is good practice for parents to make sure it stays connected. Less punishment needs to be doled out, more discipline should be adopted.
This same approach can be applied between instructor and student. We use a restorative process for behavior, and this forgiveness and accountability partnership can also grow a student's morale, understanding, and behavior. Thanks for sharing the partnership of the two.
I'd never thought of forgiveness as part of accountability. Thank you
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True for parenting as well. Too often a punishment doled out for a family infraction is disconnected from the misstep. It is good practice for parents to make sure it stays connected. Less punishment needs to be doled out, more discipline should be adopted.
This works well! Love the idea of encouraging self-discipline too in the way potential "punishments" are enforced.
This same approach can be applied between instructor and student. We use a restorative process for behavior, and this forgiveness and accountability partnership can also grow a student's morale, understanding, and behavior. Thanks for sharing the partnership of the two.
Yes, interested to know what your restorative process looks like.