Have you seen this happen?


Last month I saw a manager lose his entire team’s trust in one meeting.

Not because of a bad decision.

But because he avoided taking responsibility.

That’s when it hit me:

Leadership isn’t about being right.
It’s about being accountable when you’re wrong.

Have you seen this happen?


Originally published 30 April 2026 on LinkedIn. Follow Eric Stijnman on LinkedIn for more sales coaching and leadership insights