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 …
Why Unlearning Old Habits Is Harder Than Learning New Ones—and What Leaders Can Do
A small pickleball mistake reveals how assumptions, habits, and split-second decisions can quietly undermine performance—and learning. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite …
How 531 Living Patients Were Mistakenly Declared Dead—and What This Reveals About System Failures
A single mistake affected 531 patients—not because people didn’t care, but because the system made it easy to fail silently. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main …
From the Wrong Business to the Right Voice: How a “Perfect-on-Paper” Idea Became a Turning Point
A conversation with copywriter and podcaster Emily Aborn about alignment, entrepreneurship, and finding your voice. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main …
When AI Tried to Do Too Much: What a Founder’s Mistake Taught Us About Humble, Human-Centered Technology
When Maya Ackerman built an AI that tried to do everything, the mistake reshaped how she thinks about creativity. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My …
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 …






