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Leila's House of Corrections: Saying Sorry

Do you have a hard time admitting mistakes? Learning how to say sorry is important to developing trust and responsibility as a manager.

Tags: Leila's House of Corrections, Saying Sorry, Mistake

Videos 2008-02-29

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Clemens issues apology for personal 'mistakes'

HOUSTON, Texas AFP — Baseball star Roger Clemens apologized to his family and his fans after a week of revelations about extra-marital relationships, also denying an improper relationship with a 15-year-old girl. In a statement reported Monday by the Houston Chronicle, Clemens made his first public comments since...

Articles 2008-05-05

Jacob Braude tells the story of a man who hadn't seen an old friend in years. "How is your wife?" the man asked.

"She's in heaven," replied the friend. "Oh, I'm sorry." Realizing this was not appropriate, he added, "I mean, I'm glad." Trying once again to say the right thing, he said, "Well, I'm surprised." Friends, I'm surprised about all the stuff you're packing for your celestial journey....

Articles 2008-05-05

WIKI MAN, THE

If the climate-change debate has accomplished anything, it has proved people never say sorry. When I was about 12 the families of the people who now wince at every gramme of carbon we burn carried on their cars a yellow sticker reading 'Nuclear Power -- No Thanks' (on...

Articles 2008-05-03

Bannister juggles pitches, pictures

ESPN telephoned Brian Bannister when he was in the minor leagues. Sorry, they had no interest in an interview. But they sure could use his photo studio in Phoenix for a shoot of Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets. Bannister and his father, former big-league pitcher Floyd...

Articles 2008-05-01

You need an ice pick to get an apology out of the PM

THE SKETCH It was William Hague's deft phrase when our main contender was feeling out support for the EU presidency. Tony Blair was "on manoeuvres". So it is for Jack Straw. He is out and about. It is all to play for. He is a one-man masterclass...

Articles 2008-04-30

What they're saying about Miley's photo

A day after Disney star Miley Cyrus and her camp went on the offensive over photos by Annie Leibovitz in the June issue of Vanity Fair, the photographer and others were speaking out. Some of the reaction: *Annie Leibovitz statement: "I'm sorry that my portrait of Miley has...

Articles 2008-04-29

Commentary: Been bumped recently? Lessons for the stranded lawyer

You know the routine: A smiling, friendly but stern person says - - in as sympathetic a voice as can be feigned -- "Oops. Sorry. We oversold your vacation flight. Hold the frozen pina coladas." Or, "Yes, we do have a seat available but ... sorry,...

Articles 2008-04-28

Moviegoing girls rule

Goofy, baby-desperate women outslugged dopey, pot-smoking men this weekend as Baby Mama took the top spot at the box office over Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. Mama took in $18.3 million, according to Nielsen EDI, about $4 million more than projected. Harold made $14.6...

Articles 2008-04-28

Bright to buy in Sunshine State

4-BEDROOM HOUSE, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA, pounds 161,080 THE AGENT SAYS: This fourbedroom, two-bathroom house in Florida is in mint condition. It has awnings, hurricane and plantation shutters, a bar and central cooling and heating systems. There is elegant wood flooring, a family room, custom-fitted kitchen and a...

Articles 2008-04-27

A SORRY MISTAKE

WE all make mistakes. We all change our mind. We all effectively do U-turns. Maybe I won't buy that house after all. I don't think I will take that job or, I'm sorry, but I don't think I do want to marry you. ...

Articles 2008-04-27

Humphrey Lyttelton, veteran jazz musician and radio host, dies at 86

Humphrey Lyttelton, the jazz musician, journalist and radio presenter, has died at the age of 86. Humph, as he was affectionately known, was still working and planning a tour with his band, until his admission to hospital on 16 April for surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm....

Articles 2008-04-26

Checa meets Neukirchner.

Both were battling for their first ever WSBK victory and emotions were naturally running high after the incident - which left Neukirchner with a fractured collarbone - but were back on civil terms on Thursday pictured. "First of all I would like to say sorry again to Neukirchner...

Articles 2008-04-24

A hell that chills you to the bone

Theatre FROZEN Library Theatre MANCHESTER *** The most chilling moment - and there are many in Bryony Lavery's eloquent play Frozen - comes when the convicted paedophile and serial killer is asked if he feels no remorse at what he's done. "What's that?"...

Articles 2008-04-23

Murder unproven, Reiser's lawyer says

OAKLAND -- The attorney for Hans Reiser argued Monday the prosecution in his client's murder case has failed to prove Reiser killed his estranged wife -- if she is even dead at all. During his third day of closing arguments, William DuBois again told the jury...

Articles 2008-04-22

Resier's attorney says murder still unproven

OAKLAND -- The attorney for Hans Reiser argued Monday the prosecution in his client's murder case has failed to prove Reiser killed his estranged wife -- if she is even dead at all. During his third day of closing arguments, William DuBois again told the jury...

Articles 2008-04-22

Reiser's attorney says murder still unproven

OAKLAND -- The attorney for Hans Reiser argued Monday the prosecution in his client's murder case has failed to prove Reiser killed his estranged wife -- if she is even dead at all. During his third day of closing arguments, William DuBois again told the jury...

Articles 2008-04-22

Men and bulimia: why suffer in silence?

Matthew Campling battled against an eating disorder for years. But like John Prescott, he felt too ashamed to admit it. Now he's helping others to face their demons Many people have said how surprised they are that John Prescott suffered from bulimia for 20 years, but it's...

Articles 2008-04-22

LEAD: Chinese gov't steps up attack on CNN over 'goons' comment

BEIJING, April 17 Kyodo (EDS: ADDING FURTHER COMMENT) The Chinese government has formally reprimanded CNN, rejecting an apology issued by the TV network after one of its political commentators called the Chinese ''goons and thugs,'' state-run media reported Thursday. The China...

Articles 2008-04-21

Boris is attacked by gays

BUMBLING mayoral candidate Boris Johnson was heckled by gay rights campaigners yesterday for criticising gay marriage. The Tory was reduced to banging his fist on a table in front of 1,000 gays and lesbians demanding he say sorry for likening samesex unions to bestiality. ...

Articles 2008-04-20