In Episode 339 of My Favorite Mistake, I talk with Genevieve Skory, executive coach and former Chief Field Development Officer, about a powerful leadership mistake: confusing performance with …
I Made a Marine Cry: Olaolu Ogunyemi on Leadership, Authority, and Learning from Mistakes
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, U.S. Marine Corps officer and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi reflects on a defining leadership moment early in his career—realizing that his approach, while …
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 …
New Year’s Resolutions Fail When We Rely on Willpower Instead of Systems
New Year’s resolutions fail far more often than they succeed. In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban explores why treating change as a test of willpower—rather than a system design challenge—leads …
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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 Curiosity Helps Leaders Avoid Assumptions and Unlock Better Performance
Debra Clary’s favorite mistake started with missing a train stop—and led to a lifelong insight about why curiosity, not certainty, is the real engine of great leadership. Listen: Check out …
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