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 …
How a Near-Collapse Forced a Business Pivot—and Fueled Scalable Growth
A painful business mistake forced Phillip Cantrell to choose between scrambling to survive—or redesigning his business to scale. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake …
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How Spinal Tap Perfectly Captured the Cost of Assumptions and Poor Communication
Spinal Tap’s most famous mistakes are funny because they’re familiar — and they still reveal timeless lessons about leadership, communication, and assumptions. Listen: Check out all episodes …
How an MLM Failure Shaped Trevor Schade’s Leadership, Learning, and Real Estate Success
A failed MLM venture gave Trevor Schade something far more valuable than money: the mindset, habits, and leadership lessons that shaped his success in real estate and beyond. Listen: Check …
What NFL Kickers Teach Us About Mistakes, Pressure, and Resilience
Elite NFL kickers share how they’ve handled mistakes, pressure, rejection, and fear—and what those moments taught them about resilience in football and in life. Listen: Check out all …
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