Mark Graban | Lean Leadership, Psychological Safety, Continuous Improvement
Author, Speaker, Consultant, Podcaster, Entepreneur - "The Mistakes That Make Us"
Nick Saban once called a fourth-down decision the “dumbest” mistake of his coaching career—even though his team went on to win the game. In this short solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban …
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A small pickleball mistake reveals how assumptions, habits, and split-second decisions can quietly undermine performance—and learning. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite …
Ballet leader Jared Redick shares how a COVID-era Nutcracker mistake became a powerful lesson in leadership, communication, and grace under pressure. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My …
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Luis Velasquez thought he knew exactly how to deliver tough feedback—until a single coaching session blew up, cost him a client, and forced him to rethink everything he believed about leadership, …
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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Losing $300,000 in just five months sounds devastating—but for Nancy Ho, it became the moment that clarified her life purpose. In this episode, Nancy shares how chasing a dream of opening a wine bar …
