What if one “smart-ass” answer quietly cost you a job—and taught you a lesson you’d use for decades? Networking expert Ellen Poole shares how a blown interview became a lasting lesson in empathy, …
Investing in Talent: CEO Mike Kaeding on the True Value of Hiring the Best
What if the biggest mistake holding your company back isn’t strategy or technology—but who you hire? Norhart CEO Mike Kaeding shares how underestimating the value of top talent slowed growth, and how …
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Secret Service Encounter: Shirley Novack on Missteps in the Interior Design Business
What starts as a simple wrong turn at an airport turns into a Secret Service standoff—and that’s just the beginning. Interior designer and author Shirley Novack shares unforgettable mistakes, …
Wendy Steele on Nonprofit Growth: Explaining the “What” Without the “Why”
What happens when a nonprofit grows fast—but the purpose behind the model isn’t clearly explained? Wendy Steele, founder of Impact100, reflects on an early leadership mistake that shaped how her …
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DEI and Six Sigma Strategist Kim Crowder on Red Flags, Double Standards, and Leadership Mistakes
What if the biggest career mistake isn’t taking the wrong job—but ignoring the warning signs along the way? Kim Crowder shares how overlooking red flags, workplace aggressions, and double standards …
Epic Firings and Lessons Learned with Working-Class Rock Star Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley
What do you learn after getting fired from some of the biggest gigs in music—and still loving the work? Bassist and music director Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley shares candid stories of epic firings, …