Steve Montague flew F-14s in the Navy and spent 37 years at American Airlines, the last four as a check airman. Early in his airline career, after a month of flying with a captain who shut him down …
On Strategy, Startup Failure, and What “Best Practices” Get Wrong — with Eric Ries
Eric Ries's favorite mistake wasn't a failed product, it was not knowing what "strategy" meant until a panel of Boston consultants told him so. We trace that lesson from The Lean Startup to his new …
Why “Have a Sense of Humor” Was the Wrong Company Value — with Mike Chaput
My guest for Episode #344 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mike Chaput, President and CEO of Endsight. Mike's favorite mistake was making "have a sense of humor" a core company value -- a choice …
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Ray Zinn on Leadership, Learning from Mistakes, and Building a No-Excuses Culture at Micrel Semiconductor
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 …
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 an MLM Failure Shaped Trevor Schade’s Leadership, Learning, and Real Estate Success
A failed MLM venture gave Trevor Schade something far more valuable than money: the mindset, habits, and leadership lessons that shaped his success in real estate and beyond. Listen: Check …