Sam Caballero

FAIL. SAIL. TAIL. Are You Paying Attention? You made a mistake. Now what? For many of us, the immediate response is frustration, embarrassment, disappointment, or even defensiveness. We ask ourselves, “How did I let that happen?” But perhaps there is a better question: “What did I just learn?” Mistakes are part of being human. Learning from them, however, requires more such as: awareness, intentionality, and the willingness to pay attention. When a mistake is made, maybe it can be seen as a...

How many times have you heard someone say: "I'll call you tomorrow." "I'll send it by the end of the day." "You can count on me." Now ask yourself a different question. How many of those promises were actually kept? Trust isn't usually lost because of one major failure. It disappears quietly through small, forgotten commitments. A missed follow-up. An unanswered email. A conversation that never happened. A deadline that quietly slipped away. Each one may seem insignificant however, it reminds...