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 …
From the White House to Executive Coaching: Laura Terrell on Compensation, Questions, and Self-Advocacy
What happens when excitement about a prestigious role crowds out a hard conversation about pay? Laura Terrell reflects on a pivotal early-career mistake at the White House and the lessons it taught …
Marc Lesser’s Transformation: From Zen Monastery to Business Leadership Insights
What happens when avoiding conflict costs you the company you founded? Marc Lesser shares how a pivotal leadership mistake—shaped by his years as a Zen monk—changed how he approaches difficult …
Effective Public Speaking: How Coach Bobbi Kahler Overcame Audience Drowsiness
What do you do when a room goes quiet, disengaged, and ready for a nap—and you’re the speaker? Bobbi Kahler shares how an early public speaking mistake reshaped her mindset, sharpened her skills, and …
College President Suzy Siegle: Lessons from a Regrettable Email Incident
A single email can quietly shape a leader’s career—for better or worse. Walsh College President Suzy Siegle shares how one well-intentioned but misjudged email became a defining leadership lesson …
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CEO Alisa Applewhite: Hiring Family in Business, Emotional Decisions, and Hard Lessons
What happens when compassion and family loyalty collide with business reality? Healthcare CEO Alisa Applewhite shares how making hiring decisions based on emotion became her favorite mistake—and how …