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 …
Recovering from Workplace Bullying—and What Leaders Often Miss
Andy Regal’s story shows how workplace bullying persists not because of bad actors alone, but because leaders and systems stay silent when intervention matters most. Listen: Check out all …
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How Curiosity Helps Leaders Avoid Assumptions and Unlock Better Performance
Debra Clary’s favorite mistake started with missing a train stop—and led to a lifelong insight about why curiosity, not certainty, is the real engine of great leadership. Listen: Check out …
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From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: Lessons in Empathy, Accountability, and Healing
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 …