My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership
Mark GrabanMy Favorite Mistake is a podcast about learning without blame in business and leadership.
Despite the name, it’s not just my favorite mistake—it’s yours, it’s ours, and it’s what we can all learn from when things don’t go as planned.
Hosted by author and consultant Mark Graban, each episode features honest conversations with leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers about a meaningful... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 406 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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Bill Rasmussen got fired by the Hartford Whalers, then chased an idea almost nobody believed in: sports television around the clock. He burned through his own money, his credit cards, his son Scott's money, and money from his father, sister, and brot... more
In fighter jet aviation, errors can be fatal -- so the systems built around learning from them have to actually work. My guest is Christian "Boo" Boucousis, a former Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilot and CEO of Afterburner, a leadership firm t... more
Andrea Carpenter and Elizabeth Ledoux, co-founders of The Transition Strategists, were mid-negotiation on a business succession deal -- Andrea buying into Elizabeth's business -- when Andrea found out she was pregnant. The pregnancy wasn't the mistak... more
Larry Kasanoff has produced more than 200 films, including Terminator 2, True Lies, and the Mortal Kombat franchise. So it's fitting that one of the most useful lessons of his career came from a kid on a set tour.
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- My Favorite Mistake: Real Mistakes, Real Learning
Mark Graban gets people to talk about real mistakes—not the polished "what I learned" stories, but the ones that actually stung.
I shared mine: undercharging in my early consulting days because I was scared, even though I knew better. Mark asked smart questions that went beyond the obvious lesson into why accomplished people undervalue themselves and what that costs long-term.
The show's not about shame or blame. It's about honest reflection and getting better at leadership and decision-making... more
Apple Podcasts5Amy Rasdal
United States6 months ago - What a great conversation!
Mark was a wonderful host! It was a well spent hour discussing aspects of leadership. He comfortably engaged me in a motivating conversation about my experience and the experience of the many leaders I have observed over my years. Joe Davis
Apple Podcasts5JoeDavis TGLUnited States2 years ago - Enlightening and informative
I first learned about this podcast when I was a guest. I've continued to listen to it regularly, however, because the guests are always interesting and unusual, and Mark does a great job of drawing them out. It's been an unexpected and delightful find to add "My Favorite Mistake" to my podcast library!
Apple Podcasts5KD EllenUnited States2 years ago - Thinking differently about failure!
Loved listening to this podcast and being a guest! Failure and mistakes are part of life, and Mark Graban does a brilliant job at showing how valuable they can be to our life and careers. Super fun and thought provoking listen!
Apple Podcasts5jenheemstraUnited States2 years ago - Great podcast
Mark is a great host who asked detailed questions. I highly recommend this podcast because who doesn't make mistakes?
Apple Podcasts5222ShortyUnited States2 years ago
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A leadership-oriented show focused on real-world mistakes and the lessons learned from them, with a systems-thinking lens rooted in Lean management and psychological safety. Episodes feature executives, entrepreneurs, and experts who candidly discuss what went wrong, how they responded, and how they improved—highlighting culture, decision-making, and sustainable leadership. Noteworthy are the practical, non-blaming approaches and the emphasis on learning within complex organizations, making it valuable for leaders aiming to foster healthier teams and resilient cultures across industries.
A standout aspect is the consistent frame of learning without blame, which helps listeners translate stories into actionable improvements in their own org... more
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