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Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 31, 2026

A "Maybe Moment" Is All the Hope You Need | Dr. Julia Garcia | My Favorite Mistake #345

Dr. Julia Garcia explains why you don't need a lot of hope -- just a mustard seed. A single "maybe" can break up the…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 30, 2026

The Ideas Aren't Your Problem -- the Emotional Rollercoaster Is | Dr. Julia Garcia

Dr. Julia Garcia walked away from a mental health app that had real traction, a real team, and real community support.…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 30, 2026

Why Hope Outperforms Resilience -- and Why Leaders Get This Wrong | Dr. Julia Garcia

Dr. Julia Garcia built two businesses that didn't survive. The first was a performing arts collective -- poetry,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 25, 2026

"We're Always Trying to Figure Out Who to Blame" | Mike Chaput

A sales leader told Mike Chaput something that hit him like a ton of bricks: "One thing I hate about this organization…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 24, 2026

Why Changing Your Mind Is the Most Courageous Thing a Leader Can Do | Mike Chaput

Most leaders won't change their minds -- even when the data says they should. Mike Chaput explains the escalation of…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 23, 2026

Why "Have a Sense of Humor" Was Our Worst Company Value | Mike Chaput

Mike Chaput and his co-founders thought "have a sense of humor and take enjoyment from the day" was a great company…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 23, 2026

Your Company Values Are Probably Wrong -- Here's How to Test Them | Mike Chaput

Mike Chaput bought his first company at 24, went bankrupt at 28, and started over. When he co-founded Endsight, he and…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 21, 2026

"Nobody Likes Working With You" Changed Her Entire Career | Kendall Berg

She was so technically good at her job, she thought she didn't have to be nice. Then a VP pulled her aside and said…