In Episode 339 of My Favorite Mistake, I talk with Genevieve Skory, executive coach and former Chief Field Development Officer, about a powerful leadership mistake: confusing performance with …
Olympic Medals That Couldn’t Handle the Celebration | Mistake of the Week
Gold medals, joyful jumps, and ribbons that couldn’t keep up — this week’s Mistake of the Week looks at what happens when celebration meets an under-tested design. Listen: Check out all …
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I Made a Marine Cry: Olaolu Ogunyemi on Leadership, Authority, and Learning from Mistakes
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, U.S. Marine Corps officer and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi reflects on a defining leadership moment early in his career—realizing that his approach, while …
When Diesel Ends Up Where It Shouldn’t | Mistake of the Week
This Mistake of the Week episode looks at how diesel fuel ended up where it shouldn’t—and what that teaches us about system failures. Mark Graban reflects on why learning and prevention matter more …
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Ray Zinn on Leadership, Learning from Mistakes, and Building a No-Excuses Culture at Micrel Semiconductor
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 …
Charging Less Than You’re Worth: Amy Rasdal’s Favorite Mistake
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #336 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach …
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