Navigating failure is part of the job description when you’re leading, building or trying something new as the head of an organization. What really matters is how leaders respond to it. Do they treat mistakes or bad results as setbacks to be hidden, or as lessons that move the team forward?
Encouraging honest conversations about failure not only builds trust, but also sparks creativity, resilience and bold thinking. When failure is seen as an opportunity to grow, people stop fearing it and start learning from it. Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies you can use to make space for real, constructive conversations about failure in your organization.