Episode
4: Chief Surgeon Who?
Colonel
Blake: Well
sir, what do you think of my Chief Surgeon now?
General
Barker: You know I’m not very
good at apologies Pierce,
but forgive a rusty old doctor will you.
Hawkeye: I think you’re very good at
apologies General.
Hawkeye is promoted to Chief Surgeon,
evoking a jealous reaction by Frank Burns, as he is the senior officer. Frank and Margaret complain to the General
and set-up Hawkeye to prove to the General that he is unfit for the role. When the General observes Hawkeye in action
he is vindicated and receives a humble apology from the General.
During high school I was given a lesson
in giving a public apology to my teacher when I was out of line that has stayed
with me ever since. I have learned to be
quick to acknowledge my mistakes and apologise when I mess up. As a leader, this has been an attribute that
has served me well, which I credit to good role models and the Holy Spirit who
prompts my conscience. Leaders need to
be cautious not become so arrogant that they cannot admit their mistakes. A moment of humility will build a lifetime of
credibility when a leader is self-aware and vulnerable enough to say “I’m
sorry.” Far from being a sign of weakness,
the willingness to apologise is seen as a sign of strength of character by
those we lead.
These are brilliant please write more soon.
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