A successful apology signals responsibility and learning, not subordination or shame. Do you know how to apologize so the person you are apologizing to will get it fully and get it the first time? Do you know how to apologize so you are complete and both you and the other party are ready to move to resolution? Not many of...

Sometimes politicians get into trouble because of something they say and are forced to resign. I  wonder, was the resignation a result of the controversial remark -- or due to the failure to clean up effectively from that faux pas? I think people would stand a much better chance to be forgiven or to overcome their faux pas if they'd...