Patrick Engasser spent two years ranked near the bottom of a 615-person sales organization before one decision changed everything: hiring a coach. In this episode, he talks about why waiting so long …
Choosing Engineering When I Was Wired for People — Angie Callen
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Angie Callen shares why choosing engineering — despite being wired for people — became a defining learning experience that shaped her career, confidence, and …
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Nick Saban’s “Dumbest” Decision—and the Leadership Lesson Behind It
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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Why Unlearning Old Habits Is Harder Than Learning New Ones—and What Leaders Can Do
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, Leadership, and Mistakes Under Pressure — Jared Redick’s Story
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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Transforming “Brilliant Jerks” into Leaders: Luis Velasquez on Resilience, Feedback, and Hard Lessons
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, …