Trump's Apology and Cheap Grace
Restoring broken relationships is an art. It often begins with an apology. But too often our apologies miss the mark like a recent apology from Donald Trump. Let’s learn from his mistakes.
Six Ways to Rebuild Trust
When you’ve broken the trust of someone you love, how to you rebuild their trust in you? Here are six practical steps you can start today.
Lance Armstrong and The Principle of the Path
The story of Lance Armstrong’s admission and apology of doping offers a valuable teaching moment regarding decision making, as outlined in Andy Stanley’s book, The Principle of the Path. Stanley argues that our decisions are not isolated events; rather, they are part of a larger path that we are on.
How to apologize well – Part Four: Rebuild Trust
How do you apologize well? There are four important components to be aware of. In this post I look at the fourth component: rebuilding trust.
How to apologize well – Part Three: Ask Forgiveness
In this series on how to apologize well, I look at four components of an effective apology. In this post I look at how to ask for forgiveness.
How To Apologize Well - Part Two: Express Sorrow
There are four key components to a true apology. But many people fail to offer all four well. In this post I discuss expressing true sorrow.
How to apologize well - part one: admit
An authentic apology requires four parts but most people fail at all four. In this post in a series I look at the need to fully admit what you did.