Why do well-intended improvements fail to stick—even when everyone agrees they’re better? Ken Snyder shares a formative leadership mistake that reshaped how he thinks about Lean, systems design, and …
Col Kim “KC” Campbell: Embracing Mistakes in Air Force Training and Combat
From a fogged visor in training to life-or-death decisions in combat, KC Campbell shares how mistakes shaped her leadership under pressure. This episode explores what fighter pilots can teach leaders …
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Investing in Talent: CEO Mike Kaeding on the True Value of Hiring the Best
What if the biggest mistake holding your company back isn’t strategy or technology—but who you hire? Norhart CEO Mike Kaeding shares how underestimating the value of top talent slowed growth, and how …
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Navigating Career Choices and Leading Change: Marché Pleshette on First Jobs, Champions, and Change Management
What if not showing up for your first job out of college became a defining leadership lesson? Leadership coach and FranklinCovey consultant Marché Pleshette shares how an early career mistake shaped …
Unlocking Your Potential: Nicole Greer on Finding Your Value and Embracing Vibrant Leadership
What happens when your passion to serve leads you to undervalue yourself at work? Nicole Greer shares how “giving herself away” became a defining mistake—and how it shaped her approach to vibrant …
Cultivating a Mistake-Friendly Culture: Joe Perello on Work Relationships, Leadership, and Learning From Errors
What feels like a painful “work divorce” in the moment can sometimes become the best decision of your career. Joe Perello, CEO of Props, shares how separating from key work relationships taught him …