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My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success

Mark Graban
Leadership
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Mistakes
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Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark GrabanAre you a leader aiming to boost effectiveness, insight, and innovation? Join Mark Graban on ”My Favorite Mistake” (and no, it’s not the Sheryl Crow song), where top business minds, C-suite executives, and industry innovators share their pivotal mistakes and the powerful lessons they’ve learned.The ConceptEmbrace the tra... more

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Dr. Tia Warrick
Epidemiologist, professor, and author of Burst the Bubble.
Lesous Consulting LLC
Episode: Why Staying Silent Was Her Favorite Mistake: Dr. Tia Warrick on Career Growth and Speaking Up
Kason Morris
Corporate executive working in life sciences, life work revolutionary, author, and speaker with expertise in future work and skill strategy.
Life Sciences Company
Episode: Why the Corporate Ladder Was My Biggest Mistake – Kason Morris on Redefining Work and Purpose
Tash Doherty
British, Irish, American writer and author, creator of Miss Educated
Episode: Fired by a Tech Bro: How Getting Sacked from Postmates Launched Author Tash Doherty's True Career
Jonathan Small
Award-winning journalist, editor, podcast host, and producer based in Los Angeles.
Strike Fire Productions
Episode: Overcoming Setbacks: Jonathan Small on the Career Mistake That Sparked His Success
Sheila Butler
Chief Marketing Officer and Founder of Butler Marketing Group
Butler Marketing Group
Episode: Marketing Over Bourbon with Sheila Butler: Data-Driven Strategies & Bold Moves
Luis Velasquez
Silicon Valley Executive Coach and Author of Ordinary Resilience
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Leaders: Luis Velasquez’s Coaching Strategies and Resilience
Andy Paige
Actress on ABC's General Hospital, QVC guest host, and nationally recognized beauty and lifestyle expert.
Girly Go Garter
Episode: General Hospital Actor and QVC Host Andy Paige Turned a Bold Misstep into a Beauty Revolution
Arnold Barnett
George Eastman Professor of Management Science at the MIT Sloan School of Management and expert on aviation safety.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: Aviation Safety Explained: MIT’s Arnold Barnett on Why Flying Remains Incredibly Safe
Norman Wolfe
Founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, focused on leadership and human potential.
Quantum Leaders
Episode: Learning from Mistakes: Norman Wolfe’s Guide to Building High-Performing Teams

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Mark Graban
Host and experienced consultant with a focus on Lean Management and organizational improvement, drawing from a wealth of experience in guiding leaders through the lessons learned from failures and mistakes.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    JoeDavis TGL
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    KD Ellen
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    5
    jenheemstra
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Mark is a great host who asked detailed questions. I highly recommend this podcast because who doesn't make mistakes?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    222Shorty
    United States2 years ago
  • Mistakes happen and seeing them as lessons and investments, is where innovation happens! I love the hospital example about wrong side surgeries and people being afraid to report mistakes I had no idea how many mishaps happen there.

    Mark is an amazing podcast host, guest and author I highly recommend.

    Podchaser
    5
    ReenaFriedmanWatts
    2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations that reveal the lessons learned from mistakes, making the podcast highly relatable and motivating.
Many highlight the focus on learning and growth through failures, viewing the podcast as a valuable educational resource for both personal and professional development.
The host is noted for his ability to draw insightful responses from guests, creating a comfortable atmosphere for sharing personal stories.
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Q: Can you elaborate a little bit more on the idea of leaning into ambiguity?
Leaning into ambiguity requires relying on gut instincts and good relationships rather than seeking constant reassurance from data, allowing for quicker decision-making.
Learning from Havana: CEO Steven L. Blue’s Reflections on Mistakes & Success
Q: What are some leadership attitudes that can lead to disaster?
Arrogance, not believing in the possibility of future disasters, and not monitoring company performance can all lead to issues.
Learning from Havana: CEO Steven L. Blue’s Reflections on Mistakes & Success
Q: How would you accurately forecast the interest in something new?
By stating assumptions and possibly surveying people to test the interest before making significant investments.
Learning from Havana: CEO Steven L. Blue’s Reflections on Mistakes & Success
Q: What would you say is your favorite mistake?
One significant mistake was attempting to start a television broadcast out of Havana, Cuba, where he lost a substantial amount of money due to misjudging the market interest.
Building Trust in Hostile Environments: Lessons from Retired Spy JJ Brun
Q: What does a contact handler do?
A contact handler works to cultivate sources of information in a hostile environment and establish relationships to gain insights without coercion.

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This series focuses on sharing stories from esteemed leaders across various industries, emphasizing the mistakes they encountered and the valuable lessons learned from those experiences. Each episode features captivating interviews with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and innovators who discuss how their missteps propelled them toward growth and innovation. Covering topics such as leadership psychology, organizational culture, and sustainability, the series provides insights that can help listeners transform their own challenges into opportunities for growth. Notably, the series champions the concept of psychological safety in learning environments, encouraging leaders and organizations to view mistakes as critical elements of ... more

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