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 …
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 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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The Costly Expansion Mistake That Made Damon Lembi a Better “Learn It All” CEO
Damon Lembi shares how a costly overexpansion nearly ended Learnit—and how that mistake reshaped his leadership, humility, and commitment to being a true “Learn It All” CEO. Listen: Check …
When Optimism Becomes a Leadership Liability — Jim Schleckser on Overcommitment and Credibility
Jim Schleckser explains how excessive optimism cost him credibility as a leader—and how learning to balance vision with realism changed how he leads CEOs today. Listen: Check out all …
From CIA to CEO: Rupal Patel on Leadership, Resilience, and Owning Your Weird
What happens when a defining mistake forces you to question your confidence, your voice, and your place in the room? Former CIA analyst turned entrepreneur Rupal Patel shares a powerful story from …