Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #174 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathon Andell. He has been a quality professional …
The Unexpected Upside of Failure: Teresa de Grosbois on How a Failed Africa Charity Venture Opened New Avenues
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #173 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Teresa de Grosbois. She is the Founder of the …
Calculated Risk or Costly Mistake? Jim McCann on Buying the 1-800-FLOWERS Phone Number
What happens when a smart strategic move turns into a multimillion-dollar lesson? Jim McCann shares how buying the iconic 1-800-FLOWERS number nearly sank his business—and why that mistake ultimately …
The Facade of Success: Executive Nick Jonsson on the Danger of Waiting Too Long to Ask for Help
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. Warning: The episode does contain a brief mention of a death by suicide. If you are struggling, help is available -- In …
Turning Points: Erin Joy on Averting a Major Mistake Through a Timely Pandemic Pivot
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #170 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Erin Joy. As the founder and executive consultant …
Arnold Barnett: How an “Obnoxious” Quote Turned a Statistician into an Aviation Safety Authority
One offhand comment to a reporter became a career-defining moment. Arnold Barnett explains how a single quote—spoken without preparation—unexpectedly established him as one of the world’s most trusted …