Jim Schleckser explains how excessive optimism cost him credibility as a leader—and how learning to balance vision with realism changed how he leads CEOs today. Listen: Check out all …
Why 100 Coffee Meetings Didn’t Work — And What Kat Halushka Did Instead
Kat Halushka’s favorite mistake was following the classic advice to “network and have coffee meetings.” After hundreds of exhausting one-on-one chats with little return, she discovered a better way to …
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The Mistake of Unrealistic Expectations: Mark Struczewski’s Solopreneur Journey
Mark Struczewski’s favorite mistake was launching his solopreneur business with unrealistic expectations. That hard lesson reshaped how he thinks about productivity, focus, and doing the right things …
Avoiding Bad Marketing: Amber Gaige on Mistakes, AI, and the Four Cs
Amber Gaige’s favorite mistake was staying too long in a family business—but the lessons she learned reshaped her approach to marketing, leadership, and using AI wisely. Listen: Check out …
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Ballet, Leadership, and Mistakes Under Pressure — Jared Redick’s Story
Ballet leader Jared Redick shares how a COVID-era Nutcracker mistake became a powerful lesson in leadership, communication, and grace under pressure. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My …
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Speaking Up About Discrimination — And the Leadership Mistake That Changed Everything
Leadership expert Karin Hurt shares how confronting workplace discrimination the wrong way became a defining lesson in courage, timing, and communication. Listen: Check out all episodes on …