New Here How Do I Recover from a Big Mistake at Work?
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Sep 27, 2023 Priska Neely, radio journalist at NPR's Gulf States Newsroom, shares insights on handling and recovering from big mistakes at work. The podcast covers topics such as managing up, communication, difficult conversations, and credibility. They discuss the fear of making mistakes, the impact on manager-employee trust, and tips for moving on and refraining from constant apologies. Listeners' questions about workplace blunders are also addressed.
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First-Time Job Nerves
- Prisca Neely recalls her nerves about hearing her voice on the radio for the first time as a reporter.
- She explains how stakes feel higher on first tasks due to inexperience and attention to every detail.
Mistakes Often Stem from Expectation Gaps
- What feels like a mistake might be a misunderstanding about expectations.
- People often impose unreasonable standards on themselves that no one else expects.
Communicate Early and Ask for Help
- Early in work relationships, clarify how to communicate and handle mistakes with your manager.
- Don’t try to solve problems alone; ask for help when needed to avoid errors.