A conversation with empathy researcher and TEDx speaker Melissa Robinson-Winemiller about toxic systems, self-empathy, and how leaders can respond to mistakes with accountability and …
From the Wrong Business to the Right Voice: How a “Perfect-on-Paper” Idea Became a Turning Point
A conversation with copywriter and podcaster Emily Aborn about alignment, entrepreneurship, and finding your voice. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main …
When AI Tried to Do Too Much: What a Founder’s Mistake Taught Us About Humble, Human-Centered Technology
When Maya Ackerman built an AI that tried to do everything, the mistake reshaped how she thinks about creativity. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My …
How Trust and Psychological Safety Are Built After a Leadership Mistake — William Harvey
A small mistake early in his career taught William Harvey how trust, safety, and leadership are built—or broken—in a single moment. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake …
How a Near-Collapse Forced a Business Pivot—and Fueled Scalable Growth
A painful business mistake forced Phillip Cantrell to choose between scrambling to survive—or redesigning his business to scale. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake …
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How Spinal Tap Perfectly Captured the Cost of Assumptions and Poor Communication
Spinal Tap’s most famous mistakes are funny because they’re familiar — and they still reveal timeless lessons about leadership, communication, and assumptions. Listen: Check out all episodes …