In this episode, Eric Twiggs shares a powerful career story about knowing—on his very first day—that a new job was a mistake, and how sticking with that uncomfortable situation became one of the most …
Interviewing Poorly and Failing To Get The Job, Twice! Terry McDougall
My guest for Episode #44 of "the My Favorite Mistake" podcast is Terry McDougall. She is an executive and career coach, speaker and best-selling author of Winning the Game of Work: Career …
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Dave Raymond on the Phillie Phanatic, Making Mistakes, and the Power of Fun at Work
In this episode, Dave Raymond—the original performer behind the Phillie Phanatic—shares a memorable early-career mistake and the leadership lesson it sparked, along with insights on why fun, …
Being Surprised by Losing Her Consulting Role: Kristie Tobias
My guest for Episode #42 of "the My Favorite Mistake" podcast is Kristie Tobias, author of the new book Fearlessly Made You: Surviving and Thriving in a Perfectly Imperfect Life. You can learn more …
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Adam Lawrence on the Mistake of Questioning a Leader’s Commitment Too Directly
In this episode, Adam Lawrence reflects on an early-career mistake where he questioned a plant leader’s commitment—and what that experience taught him about leadership buy-in, influence, and …
Krista Hughes on Learning to Be a Stronger Patient Advocate in Healthcare
In this episode, Krista Hughes shares a powerful realization about holding back when advocating for patients—and how finding her voice changed the way she helps people navigate medical errors, harm, …
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