Confusing Performance with Alignment — A Leadership Mistake That Causes Burnout, with Genevieve Skory
In Episode 339 of My Favorite Mistake, I talk with Genevieve Skory, executive coach and former Chief Field Development…
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Olympic Medals That Couldn’t Handle the Celebration | Mistake of the Week
Gold medals, joyful jumps, and ribbons that couldn’t keep up — this week’s Mistake of the Week looks at what happens…
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I Made a Marine Cry: Olaolu Ogunyemi on Leadership, Authority, and Learning from Mistakes
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, U.S. Marine Corps officer and leadership mentor Olaolu Ogunyemi reflects on a…
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When Diesel Ends Up Where It Shouldn’t | Mistake of the Week
This Mistake of the Week episode looks at how diesel fuel ended up where it shouldn’t—and what that teaches us about…
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Ray Zinn on Leadership, Learning from Mistakes, and Building a No-Excuses Culture at Micrel Semiconductor
What happens when a CEO loses his eyesight—and becomes a better leader because of it? In this episode, Ray Zinn shares…
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Charging Less Than You’re Worth: Amy Rasdal’s Favorite Mistake
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #336 of the My Favorite…
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Releasing the Wrong Body Is Not Just “Human Error”: Mistake of the Week
A devastating hospital mistake in Glasgow was described as “human error,” even as leaders acknowledged that “very…
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The Oil Tanker Purchase That Became a Business Nightmare — Kevin Hipes
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #335 of the My Favorite…
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