This morning I had a breakfast meeting. I am working in my home office today so I came home after my meeting just before my son, Robbie was getting on the bus for school. He came to me and gave me a big hug and said "I'm sorry." I asked him what he was sorry for and he said, "for they way I acted yesterday." (He had done some things yesterday that required us to remove some privileges from him for a few days.)
I told him I forgave him. But for some reason I was deeply touched. The hug felt great but I think I was really moved by the way he said he was sorry. I could tell he really meant it--that he was showing humility.
Humility is also a great trait for a leader to have. Robbie's apology reminded me that one of the greatest things a leader can say is "I'm sorry" or "I was wrong."
About Me
- Jim Lange
- Lambertville, Michigan, United States
- Jim Lange is a graduate of The University of Toledo where he graduated with a BBA in computer systems. While at UT, he was a 4 year member of the varsity basketball team. Jim has been in business for the past 20 years, first as a computer programmer, then as a sales representative and currently as a leadership and sales consultant in Toledo, OH which allows him time for speaking about his passion, Biblical-based leadership. Jim is a member of Crossroads Community Church in Ottawa Lake, Michigan and is active in several ministries there. He has been married to Connie since 1985 and they have three children: Kristin, Molly and Robbie. He resides in Lambertville, Michigan, just outside Toledo.
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Well thought and said.
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