

Throwback: Why You Should Stop Saying Sorry | Ep 293
65 snips Jul 4, 2025
Explore the cost of discipline versus the cost of regret as Leila shares insights for entrepreneurs. She challenges the notion that success comes easily, emphasizing the importance of embracing difficulty. The discussion critiques hollow apologies in leadership, suggesting they fail to instigate real change. Instead, actionable steps toward accountability and growth take center stage. Discover how true leadership lies in transforming mistakes into future-oriented actions.
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Words Are Not True Apologies
- Saying "I'm sorry" is often a lazy response if not followed by behavior change.
- Actions showing learned lessons matter more than words for true apologies.
Demand Change After Apologies
- Stop excusing bad behavior just because someone apologizes.
- Demand demonstrated changes, not just words, especially in leadership.
Bullying Undermines Team Performance
- A bullying department head caused neighboring teams' decline.
- Bullying leaders drag business performance down despite surface department success.