Confusing Performance with Alignment: The Leadership Mistake That Causes Burnout (Genevieve Skory)
Are you hitting your numbers… but slowly burning out yourself — and your team? In this episode of My Favorite Mistake,…
“Beatings Flow Downhill” — A Leadership Lesson I’ll Never Forget
Early in my career, I asked a leader why he led with yelling and intensity. His answer? “The beatings flow downhill.” He…
The Power of Small Ideas: How Tiny Kaizen Changes Saved $3 Million in Healthcare
Most people think improvement requires massive change. But what if the biggest results come from the smallest ideas?…
“I Made a Marine Cry”: A Leadership Mistake About Authority and Learning
“I was trying to be who I thought a Marine officer was supposed to be.” Former U.S. Marine officer Olaolu Ogunyemi…
Why Commander's Intent Builds Better Leaders Than Constant Control | Olaolu Ogunyemi
If a leader has to stand over people to make things work, the system breaks the moment they leave. Former U.S. Marine…
My Biggest Leadership Mistake: Trying to Be Someone I Wasn’t | Olaolu Ogunyemi
Trying to lead the way you think you’re supposed to can be your biggest mistake. Former U.S. Marine officer Olaolu…
Stop Yelling: Why One-Size-Fits-All Leadership Fails | Olaolu Ogunyemi
Yelling doesn’t make you a better leader—it just makes leadership less effective. Former U.S. Marine officer Olaolu…
“I Made a Marine Cry”: A Leadership Mistake About Authority, Trust, and Self-Discipline
A Marine officer reflects on a leadership mistake that revealed why authority alone never builds self-discipline. “I was…