Learn From Mistakes to Keep Your Career on Track

If you think you are beyond making mistakes, think again. We all make mistakes, no matter how skilled or experienced we are. It's human nature. Assume responsibility for mistakes and look for ways to correct them.

• Find out exactly what you did wrong.
• Admit your part in the mistake.
• Brainstorm ways to correct the mistake.
• Learn from the mistake. Determine what caused it and what you need to do differently in the future.
• Put measures in place to prevent a similar mistake in the future.

Admitting and correcting mistakes builds your credibility and develops your judgment for making better decisions in the future.