Parakalein

Michael Hyatt recently posted that he was wrong.

This caught my attention because I think the quality of "courage to admit wrong" is an elusive concept in general current thinking about true or quality leadership.

As a "Patriots" fan I was glad when the judge overturned The Commissioner of Football's suspension of Brady of four games.  Roger Goodell made his determination and judgment which is his right and "his job" (to quote Bill Belichick) I disagreed but respected his position.  When the judges ruling came out a week before the opening game on Thursday night when the Superbowl champions are honored the seat that the commissioner usually would be in was empty.  A strong leader would have been there not needing to save face, appear discontent, or just act like a hurt puppy dog.  He would have been there saying he did his job and that was his judgment and the judge did his job and that was his judgment meant and that he respects the process and the determination  even though he disagrees with it.  He could have said he was wrong.  But as the above statement indicates he could be respectful and present without saying he was wrong if he had a mind to be present.

Mature strong leadership does not always have to be right or vindicated.  Mature strong leadership does have to always be honorable, have integrity, and be visible.

Hats off to Michael Hyatt!
He is enjoying his apple watch!