Politicians provide such excellent examples of how not to behave! Rewriting history is one of their favorites. Recasting their own beliefs, statements, and behaviors to reflect current sentiment rather than an ugly or unfortunate past is all too common.

Worse, we seem to forgive them for it!

But don’t make the mistake of following their example, especially not in the workplace! Instead, own up to your mistakes. Take heed from Verna Bailey, who said:

“When history collides with self-image, it is not history a principled person seeks to change.”