Kendall Berg was so good at her job that she thought she didn't have to be nice -- until a VP told her, "Nobody likes working with you." That feedback became the catalyst for five promotions in six …
Why Conflict Avoidance Costs More Than Conflict — with Dr. Jen Fry
Dr. Jen Fry shares how an eight-month silence with her best friend became her favorite mistake -- and why conflict avoidance, not conflict itself, is what really damages leadership cultures, teams, …
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Why Listening to Yourself Is the First Step to Better Communication
Cynthia Kane on Learning to Pause Listening to yourself is harder than it sounds—especially under pressure. In this episode, Cynthia Kane shares how pausing, mindfulness, and self-trust can …
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Speaking Up About Discrimination — And the Leadership Mistake That Changed Everything
Leadership expert Karin Hurt shares how confronting workplace discrimination the wrong way became a defining lesson in courage, timing, and communication. Listen: Check out all episodes on …
Mistakes in Television Journalism and the Medill F with Annie Krall
What happens when a journalist trained to fear mistakes forgets to hit “send” at deadline time? Annie Krall shares a moment from live television news that reshaped how she thinks about pressure, …
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An Accidentally Inappropriate Tattoo and Preventing Podcast Mistakes with Sara Lohse
What starts as a bold solo trip and a questionable tattoo ends up reshaping a career. Sara Lohse shares how one unforgettable mistake became the foundation for her work in podcasting, storytelling, …