Jason Sherman shares the startup mistakes that taught him the hard way about co-founders, “smart money” versus just money, and why MVPs should accelerate learning, not complexity. It’s a candid …
New Year’s Resolutions Fail When We Rely on Willpower Instead of Systems
New Year’s resolutions fail far more often than they succeed. In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban explores why treating change as a test of willpower—rather than a system design challenge—leads …
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Nick Saban’s “Dumbest” Decision—and the Leadership Lesson Behind It
Nick Saban once called a fourth-down decision the “dumbest” mistake of his coaching career—even though his team went on to win the game. In this short solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban …
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How a Mistake Turned Jingle Bells into a Christmas Song—and What It Teaches Us About Assumptions
“Jingle Bells” wasn’t meant to be a Christmas song—and that misunderstanding may be its greatest mistake. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. Jingle …
From Medicare Fraud to Military Leadership: Learning Accountability After a Career-Defining Mistake
A conversation with Dr. Josh McConkey about mistakes, moral courage, and accountability in high-stakes leadership. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main …
How a Lab Error Led to an Unnecessary Surgery—and What Healthcare Teams Can Learn
A single lab error led to an unnecessary surgery—and revealed how easily systems can fail patients when learning stops. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main …