I Made a Mistake

Gather Your Courage; Make the Call - Say Your Sorry

While moving at lightning speed, from one detail to the next to organize and stage TEDxAsheville 2022, I made a big mistake.

If it was a detail on the website - easy fix. If I forgot to arrange a projector, a call would right that wrong.

This mistake required I apologize. 

I didn't hesitate, even with that creepy-crawly feeling of shame and embarrassment.

Here's My Email: 

Please find your largest, muddiest boots because I deserve a good swift kick in the ass. You are 100% correct. I was wrong and I apologize.

I hate I made that mistake especially with you.

I’ll call to express this personally. I love our collaboration. It stands out as one the top 3 highlights of my TEDx experience. I'm so fond of you and love your insights and contribution. I’m terribly sorry. Barrie

I Called

Writing “I’m sorry” and saying it are different. Saying it requires a dollop of courage, a heaping tablespoon each of humility, sincerity and honesty.

Benefits of Making This Sincere Apology

• Repaired our relationship immediately.

• Recognized we honor our relationship enough to speak our truth: his anger; my apology.

• I believe in integrity. Acting on it means I'm fully committed.

Make the call. Say you are sorry. Move on!