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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From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: Lessons in Empathy, Accountability, and Healing
A conversation with empathy researcher and TEDx speaker Melissa Robinson-Winemiller about toxic systems, self-empathy, and how leaders can respond to mistakes with accountability and …
How Trust and Psychological Safety Are Built After a Leadership Mistake — William Harvey
A small mistake early in his career taught William Harvey how trust, safety, and leadership are built—or broken—in a single moment. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake …