I was sleep-deprived, and I misspoke.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An admission that a mistake was made due to lack of sleep.
- In plain terms
- I made a mistake because I was tired.
- What can you take from it?
- Fatigue can lead to verbal errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle mistakes?
- Is sleep important for leaders?
Another view
It may be seen as an excuse.
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