{"id":13060,"date":"2014-09-29T01:06:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T08:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=13060"},"modified":"2014-09-12T09:12:09","modified_gmt":"2014-09-12T16:12:09","slug":"overcoming-first-mistake-new-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=13060","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming Your First Mistake At A New Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose. \u00a0I am a speaker and author.\u00a0 I am an expert in time and project management.<\/p>\n

I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more profitable and have time to enjoy life even if they don\u2019t have time to learn new technology or train their staff.\u00a0 I have a knack for turning big ideas into on time and profitable projects.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, I give people peace of mind.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s question came from a busy professional interested in freeing some time and space to advance in his career.<\/p>\n

Overcoming Your First Mistake At A New Job<\/b><\/p>\n

\"bag<\/a>What advice do you have for new hires having to own up to their first big mistake on the job? Is there a professional way to apologize? What is the best way to bounce back after making a mistake?<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

First recommendation is to relax.\u00a0 Everyone that starts a new job is focused on making a good impression.\u00a0 We all want to prove that they were right to hire you.\u00a0 Everyone would be a little nervous about making a mistake.\u00a0 The good news is that everyone makes mistakes.\u00a0 It\u2019s just that we feel more vulnerable at a new job, versus when we\u2019ve been at a position for awhile.\u00a0 So my first recommendation is to relax.<\/p>\n

Next is to avoid the term \u201cmistake\u201d and replace it with the idea that you were trying something new. Professionals makes \u201cmistakes\u201d when they are trying something new, experimenting, and stretching beyond their comfort zone.\u00a0 This is a good thing.\u00a0 People that never make mistakes are not growing, exploring or evolving.\u00a0 Every action or decision that you take merely generates more data and results.\u00a0 The results are either moving you closer to your goals OR giving you more data that will get you toward your goal.<\/p>\n

The last concept is that your mistake doesn’t ruin your reputation.\u00a0 It’s how you respond to your mistake that makes or breaks you in the eyes of your coworkers and employer.\u00a0 By taking the initiative to correct, improve and eliminate the repetition of that same mistake is always a good step.\u00a0 By creating an automated procedure, utility, better documenting the steps, or sharing the knowledge with others not only stops you from repeating the error but stops everyone that follows you.<\/p>\n

Think like the owner of the company.\u00a0 What would the business owner like to see come from this situation?<\/p>\n

Under no circumstances would you try to cover up or blame someone else for the error.\u00a0 Taking responsibility for a situation isn\u2019t taking the blame.\u00a0 Taking responsibility is actually being able to respond to the situation (response \u2013 able).\u00a0 Being able to respond to any difficult situation is a sign of a leader.<\/p>\n

I know your situation is different. Why don\u2019t we schedule an appointment, where I get to know more about your unique situation? And then I will be happy to make recommendations on what your best steps are moving forward.\u00a0 To schedule an appointment, book it HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

With enough notice, it would be my honor to guest-speak at no cost to your group organization.<\/p>\n

I have a monthly presentation on \u201chow to say YES to everything but on your own terms\u201d.\u00a0 To sign up for the complimentary course, go to www.lauraleerose.com\/Say-Yes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What advice do you have for new hires having to own up to their first big mistake on the job? Is there a professional way to apologize? 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