So, Twitter user @eofallthings recently asked people on X to share the worst mistakes they’ve made while at work. This was prompted by the idea that OP finds comfort in knowing that she’s not alone in ...

As the VP of HR at Microsoft, I saw a lot of people make mistakes. From simple math on their expense accounts to serious errors in judgment that required the local police to resolve. Also, much of ...

When you make a mistake at work, tell your boss immediately, own it completely, and come prepared with a solution—not just an apology. Dave had been in his first marketing role for six months when he ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...

When someone owns a mistake early and sincerely, the emotional temperature drops immediately. Suspicion turns into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small mistakes can boost likability, humanize competence and deepen connection.

Even a dyed-in-the-wool perfectionist will tell you that we all make mistakes. Some are bigger than others, though, and if we don’t learn from them, we’re destined to make them again and again. This ...