People complain a lot about what should be happening, so ask them what they’re doing to make a difference. The silence is deafening.
There’s no question that things were bungled, but it’s never too late to apologize. It means a lot coming from you.
People will try to pin the blame on you for things falling short, but don’t buy it. They’re the underwriters of their own disappointment.
What your group or team needs is new blood. Keep pushing for that fresh face you know will make a difference.
It’s only natural to find a million mistakes when entering the last phase of a project, but that’s anxiety talking. Just tie the ribbon on the package.
Someone comes to you gushing about future prospects, but you know there’s a downside. You’re not being misleading by not divulging. It’s called discretion.


