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What does it mean?
The speaker regrets not acknowledging others' contributions more generously.
In plain terms
I wish I had praised people more.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge contributions generously.

Where it applies

  • post-battle review
  • team debrief
  • performance review

Putting it to work

  • give public credit
  • write thank-you notes

Questions to consider

  • How often do you undersell others' help?
  • What stops you from giving praise?

Another view

Regret after the fact does not change the past actions.

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