Former Toyota leader and master distiller David Meier shares how mistakes at Toyota—and later at a Kentucky distillery—shaped a no-blame mindset focused on learning, responsibility, and asking one …
The Accidental Leadership Lesson That Changed How Tim Spiker Sees Leaders
What started as an awkward detour into a high-pressure MLM sales pitch ended up shaping Tim Spiker’s entire philosophy on leadership. In this episode, Tim shares how one uncomfortable experience …
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Why 5S Isn’t About Cleanliness: A Toyota Leader on Mistakes and Workplace Readiness
Keith Ingels of The Raymond Corporation shares how early misunderstandings of 5S became powerful learning moments—and how Toyota-based thinking helps organizations build a culture that learns from …
New Job in Toyko, Mistakes on the First Day at Honda: Laura Kriska
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #61 is Laura Kriska. When she was just 22, Laura became the first American woman to work in the …
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Breaking the NFL’s “Glass Sideline”: Dr. Jen Welter on Mistakes, Leadership, and Being First
Dr. Jen Welter reflects on the mistakes she made as the first woman to coach in the NFL, including trying to maintain perfection, not asking for help, and navigating sudden visibility without …
The Hurting Hockey Player Who Felt Sorry For Himself: Dave Scatchard
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #59 is Dave Scatchard, a retired National Hockey League player who now serves others as a coach …
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