Coming off a big win, CEO Steven L. Blue thought he had cracked the code for international expansion—until a bold business venture in Havana failed fast and hard. In this episode, Steve reflects on …
Nancy Ho on Losing $300,000 in Five Months—and the Lesson That Changed Everything
Losing $300,000 in just five months sounds devastating—but for Nancy Ho, it became the moment that clarified her life purpose. In this episode, Nancy shares how chasing a dream of opening a wine bar …
Jure Koscak on Overtraining, Arrogance, and the Injury That Forced Him to Listen
Pushing harder felt like strength—until it broke him. Former professional table tennis player and performance coach Jure Koscak shares how arrogance and overtraining led to a serious hip injury that …
Minette Norman on Psychological Safety, Privilege, and the Leadership Mistake That Changed Her
Good intentions aren’t always enough. Leadership consultant and former tech executive Minette Norman shares a mentoring moment that revealed a blind spot she didn’t know she had—and how it reshaped …
JJ Brun on Building Trust in Hostile Environments—and the Mistakes That Shaped a Spy
Trust isn’t built by chance—especially when mistakes can be deadly. Retired intelligence officer JJ Brun shares how early failures, misjudgments, and hard-earned self-awareness shaped his approach to …
Gene Steratore on Officiating, Imperfection, and Learning From Mistakes
When every call is scrutinized in real time, mistakes aren’t just possible—they’re inevitable. Former NFL and NCAA referee Gene Steratore reflects on what officiating taught him about humility, …
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