Why Is Apologizing Central to Change?
Apologizing clears negative baggage and reopens trust. It signals genuine intent to change and makes others more willing to help.
Metaphor
Apologizing is like clearing a clogged drain before fixing the plumbing. The buildup of resentment and mistrust blocks any progress, regardless of how skilled your repairs are.
A sincere apology flushes away that blockage so change can actually flow, and others are willing to turn the wrench with you.
Apologizing is a relational skill that strengthens trust, a core competency for anyone driving change and growth.
Works Consulted
In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking:(1)
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Goldsmith M. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There [Internet]. Profile Books; 2013. Available from: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84525.What_Got_You_Here_Won_t_Get_You_There