Dr. Jen Welter reflects on the mistakes she made as the first woman to coach in the NFL, including trying to maintain perfection, not asking for help, and navigating sudden visibility without …
The Hurting Hockey Player Who Felt Sorry For Himself: Dave Scatchard
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #59 is Dave Scatchard, a retired National Hockey League player who now serves others as a coach …
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An NFL Player’s Biggest Mistake: Lenny Walls on Humility, Growth, and Life After Football
Former NFL cornerback Lenny Walls reflects on his biggest mistake—not injuries or bad investments, but lacking humility at the peak of his football career—and shares how those lessons shaped his life, …
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, …
Ash Taylor on Having Clients That Are a Bad Fit
My guest for Episode #24 of the "My Favorite Mistake" podcast is Ash Taylor, our first guest from England. He is the Founder of The Business Clubhouse. He is also a speaker and a business coach …
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“Warning Track”
See my blog post about "Warning" Tracks and how they (and other warnings) aren't always effective -- case in point, Bryce Harper running face first into the scoreboard/wall at Dodger Stadium. …