Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 20th February 2013

Dilbert//8712, first published thirteen years ago on Wednesday 20th February 2013

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ignorance (knowledge) managers & supervisors appleby ceo admit wrongs other people humbly admit business

Official transcript

CEO: The CEO of Apple says a leader should admit when he's wrong. That won't work for me because I'm never wrong. The best I can do is admit when other people are wrong. Boss: That sort of misses the point. CEO: Well, I humbly admit you're wrong.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE CEO OF APPLE SAYS A LEADER SHOULD ADMIT WHEN HE'S WRONG.

THAT WON'T WORK FOR ME BECAUSE IM NEVER WRONG. THE BEST I CAN DO IS ADMIT WHEN OTHER PEOPLE ARE WRONG.

THAT SORT OF MISSES THE POINT.

WELL, I HUMBLY ADMIT YOU'RE WRONG.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Admitting to Mistakes"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in, features a conversation between the CEO of Apple and a leader. The CEO advises the leader to admit when he's wrong, emphasizing that it's the best way to learn from mistakes and avoid working for someone who never takes responsibility.

The leader, initially hesitant, eventually admits to being wrong, highlighting the importance of acknowledging errors and taking ownership of them. The CEO's response, "Well, I humbly admit you're wrong," underscores the value of humility in leadership and the need to accept criticism graciously.

Overall, the comic strip promotes a culture of accountability and open communication, encouraging leaders to prioritize learning from mistakes and fostering a positive work environment.

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