Christopher Dodd Quotes

We all make mistakes. In public life, we make them in public view.

I make my mistakes in public.

I make mistakes; I'll be the second to admit it.

Whether we're talking about leadership, teamwork, or client service, there is no more powerful attribute than the ability to be genuinely honest about one's weaknesses, mistakes, and needs for help.

Be honest about mistakes. Even if you are afraid of what people think.

Have I said dumb things? Absolutely, who hasn't? But I have never backed away from being called out on something I did or said wrong.

I have made mistakes but I have never made the mistake of claiming that I have never made one.

I have made mistakes in the past, but when I have, I have always said so.

The mystery is cool, but, at the same time, if I'm trying to empower people, I have to be an open book. You can see my flaws, the mistakes I've made. From that, make your own judgment and move on your own path.

I learned years ago that the more honest you are about anything you're doing in life, you can grow and learn from your mistakes.

I've never hidden away from mistakes or the good things as well.

The truth of the matter is, when you think about it, we all make mistakes.

I will be the first to admit I am not perfect and I make mistakes.

Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.

Few men in high places will admit a mistake.

Each of us in our time in high office had our ample share of severe critics. But only we actually knew, far better than our worst critics ever dreamed, how truly fallible and all-too-human each of us really was.

I am man enough to be able to admit my own mistakes. I think that is an important trait to have.

I often ask people what I did wrong in the last meeting, because then others feel they have permission to own their mistakes, too.

I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.

I'm a human being and I will make mistakes from time to time but what I will say is that any mistakes I make are very honest ones.

Be open about mistakes.

Me personally, I know I've made mistakes.

I'm not going to sit here and say I know everything about everything. I definitely have work to do. The thing is, I'm willing to admit that.

I'll be the first one to tell you if I made a mistake.

It is one thing to make a mistake, and quite another thing not to admit it.