Whatchu Say? 🗣🙏🏾🤦‍♂️

People talk a lot.

We were given Twitter at a limited case to stew long winded individuals. Of course, you can add a lengthy diatribe in a thread. But, at some point in the thread, other readers will stop reading.

So, get to your point.

Because people talk a lot, they often say things that come back to bite them or that do not make sense. Inappropriate banter is the correct term. We saw this flap of the tongue this weekend as we learned about the unfortunate and sudden passing of Dwayne Haskins, the former Washington Redskin (Commanders) and, at the time, current Pittsburgh Steeler, who was hit by a dump truck while crossing a highway in Bradenton, FL.

Rest in peace to a talent loss so soon. His former teammates talk fondly of a young man who lit up the room with his smile.

Gil Brandt on Twitter stole a little bit of peace with his tweet on the incident:

“He was a guy that was living to be dead.” It was always something with Haskins Maybe it he stayed in school a year he wouldn’t do silly things [like] jogging on a highway.”

Brandt represents only one person who said inappropriate words...upon a death. Why? Do better. Do better with practicing compassion for the time on hand. 

He did tweet an apology. As a former NFLer, Brandt's comments underwent a lot of scrutiny as he attracted. However, there are other people who will never offer an apology due to their lower profile. 

Look...

An apology is an apology and compassion is compassion no matter the individual. Words cut at inconvenient times such as Brandt's, but no one is exempt. Apologizing follows a multi-step process. You say, "I apologize", recognize why you said it, communicate why you said it, and inform a person or individuals that you will work to avoid situations like this one.

Brandt offered an apology: 

"This morning while learning of Dwayne Haskins’ passing, I reacted carelessly and insensitively on a radio interview. I want to apologize to Mr. Haskins’ family and anyone who heard my poor choice of words. I truly apologize. My heart goes out to his family at this difficult time."

Compassion. With intent, watch what you say, when you say it, and how you say it. It matters...especially when there is a loss of life because someone or family and friends suffer.

Bless with peace.

Derek | @teemptraining | derekteempt@gmail.com