How To Make A Comeback After You've Let People Down

TL;DR

Learn how to rebuild trust with business partners and colleagues after making mistakes that have damaged your reputation.

Transcript

Hey, it's Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV, the place if you want to create a business and life you love, and this is Q&A Tuesday. Today's question comes from Ben and Ben writes: "Hello from South Africa. Thank you so much. Your videos are an endless source of motivation. I'm not yet 30 but I've worked my way fairly high up within my compa... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Rebuilding trust requires empathy and understanding the impact of your actions on others.
• 🤗 Having open and sincere conversations is crucial for explaining your intentions and commitment to change.
• 🥡 Taking meaningful actions to demonstrate your professionalism and dedication is more important than just talking about change.
• 😨 Overcoming fear of judgment and focusing on personal growth is essential for rebuilding trust in professional relationships.
• 👍 Receiving a second chance is possible if you put in the effort to make positive changes and prove your reliability.
• 👻 Communicating in writing after conversations allows for further clarification and serves as a written commitment to change.
• 🙊 Actions speak louder than words when it comes to rebuilding trust.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I rebuild trust with my business partners and colleagues after letting them down?

To rebuild trust, start by putting yourself in their shoes and understanding how your actions affected them. Have open and sincere conversations with them, apologize, and explain how you plan to prevent similar incidents in the future. Follow up with a thank-you note and demonstrate through your actions that you are committed to making amends.

Q: What if people are hesitant to give me a second chance?

It's normal to be afraid that people won't give you a second chance. However, you can rebuild trust by taking positive actions and being consistent in your behavior. Show that you are committed to change and put in the effort necessary to regain their trust.

Q: How important is it to communicate in writing when rebuilding trust?

It's essential to communicate in writing after having face-to-face or phone conversations. This allows you to reiterate your commitment to change and make a written record of your intentions. Putting things in writing shows that you take the rebuilding process seriously and provides a reference for future discussions.

Q: How can I overcome my fear of what others think?

Marie advises not to let your fear of what others think hold you back. Focus on becoming a professional and taking positive actions. Remember that positive action is the best way to move on from your mistakes and prove that you are capable of change.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The viewer, Ben, has experienced a decline in his physical, spiritual, and mental health, which affected his performance at work and damaged his reputation.

• Marie suggests a three-step approach to rebuilding trust: empathizing with those who were affected by your behavior, having sincere conversations about your intentions to change, and taking meaningful actions to prove your commitment.

• Marie emphasizes the importance of actions over words and encourages viewers to focus on making positive changes and demonstrating professionalism.