What if burnout isn’t a personal failure—but a signal you’re working against your natural strengths? Amanda Watts, known as “The Empowered Introvert,” shares how repeated burnout became her greatest …
Overcoming Speaking Mistakes and Finding Your Voice: Bret Ridgway on Confidence, Courage, and the Stage
What if your biggest mistake isn’t something you did—but something you waited too long to do? Speaking industry veteran Bret Ridgway shares how staying behind the scenes became his greatest regret, …
From Bank CEO to Prison and Back: Shaun Hayes on Entrepreneurship, Accountability, and Redemption
What happens when ambition, blind spots, and moral gray areas collide at the top of an organization? Former bank CEO Shaun Hayes shares two painful favorite mistakes—one as a leader, one as an …
Navigating Career Choices and Leading Change: Marché Pleshette on First Jobs, Champions, and Change Management
What if not showing up for your first job out of college became a defining leadership lesson? Leadership coach and FranklinCovey consultant Marché Pleshette shares how an early career mistake shaped …
Celebrating 200 Episodes: Mark Graban on Podcasting Mistakes and The Mistakes That Make Us
What mistakes do you make after producing 200 podcast episodes—and what do they teach you about leadership and learning? In this milestone episode, Mark Graban turns the microphone on himself to …
Unlocking Your Potential: Nicole Greer on Finding Your Value and Embracing Vibrant Leadership
What happens when your passion to serve leads you to undervalue yourself at work? Nicole Greer shares how “giving herself away” became a defining mistake—and how it shaped her approach to vibrant …