What happens when a CEO loses his eyesight—and becomes a better leader because of it? In this episode, Ray Zinn shares lessons from nearly four decades of leading Micrel Semiconductor, including …
Charging Less Than You’re Worth: Amy Rasdal’s Favorite Mistake
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #336 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach …
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The Oil Tanker Purchase That Became a Business Nightmare — Kevin Hipes
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #335 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kevin Hipes, a real estate entrepreneur, former city …
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Choosing Engineering When I Was Wired for People — Angie Callen
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Angie Callen shares why choosing engineering — despite being wired for people — became a defining learning experience that shaped her career, confidence, and …
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Jason Sherman on Startup Mistakes: Co-Founders, Smart Money, and Building the Right MVP
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 …
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 …