Walking into a male-dominated workplace with confidence can backfire—especially when confidence turns impulsive. Mandolen Mull shares how a split-second comment early in her career nearly cost her …
NBA Rookie Spencer Jones on the NIL Mistake That Changed How He Thinks About Legacy
What happens when a young athlete hesitates at exactly the moment opportunity opens up? NBA rookie Spencer Jones reflects on why waiting too long to embrace NIL opportunities in college became a …
The Promotion That Burned Her Out—and Changed How She Thinks About Culture
When Jessica Kriegel accepted what felt like a dream promotion at Oracle, she didn’t expect it to nearly break her. In just six intense weeks, the role led to burnout—but also sparked the insights …
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The Contract Mistake That Nearly Derailed a World Series Coach’s Career
When Trent Clark trusted a handshake instead of the fine print, it triggered one of the most painful—and formative—mistakes of his career. In this episode, the former World Series coach shares how a …
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The Entrepreneur Mistake That Nearly Stalled a Multimillion-Dollar Home Care Business
When Michelle Rankine left the structure of elite sports organizations to build her own home care business, she made a mistake many founders know well—trying to do too much herself. In this episode, …
The Career Mistake That Taught a Copyright Expert to Bet on Himself
When Jonathan Bailey, one of the world’s leading plagiarism and copyright experts, made a fear-driven career decision early on, it nearly pulled him away from the work he loved. In this episode, …
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