What if mistakes weren’t something to hide—but something to celebrate? Ward Vuillemot shares how a product misstep at Amazon and a simple observation about customer behavior reshaped his thinking …
The Double-Edged Sword of Transparency: Dr. Richard Winters on the Risks of Sharing Billing Data with Physicians
What happens when transparency backfires? Dr. Richard Winters shares a leadership moment at Mayo Clinic where good intentions around openness created unexpected tension—and the lessons that reshaped …
Embracing Mistakes for Growth: CEO and Investor Kurt Wilkin on the Importance of Failure in Business Success
What if your biggest business breakthroughs came from your worst moments? CEO and investor Kurt Wilkin shares why being a “proud mistake-maker” helped him build stronger companies, better …
How a Forensic Interviewer Learned to Stop Assuming and Start Listening
What happens when confidence quietly turns into assumption? Forensic interviewer Michael Reddington shares how an early consulting misstep reshaped his approach to sales, listening, and earning trust …
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Overcoming the Emotional Toll of Mistakes: Psychologist Julia DiGangi on Personal and Professional Resilience
What if the mistake that feels like it ruined everything is actually the start of your strongest chapter? Psychologist Julia DiGangi shares the painful decision to leave academia—and how understanding …
Conquering Self-Doubt to Launch a Business: Positivity Expert Don Sandel on Turning Doubts into Drive
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #190 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Don Sandel. He’s a former executive turned leadership …