Mark Graban's Newsletter

Hi :

I hope you're doing well as summer becomes fall and we shift from "planning our year" to "evaluating how our year has gone."

Happy Birthday, "My Favorite Mistake"!

This month marks the 2nd birthday of my business podcast, "My Favorite Mistake."

I'm currently writing a book with the stories and lessons learned! I'm anticipating it will launch in early 2023 and I'm still doing the initial writing.

Without the first guests having the combination of strength and humility that's required to talk publicly about mistakes, I wouldn't have a show that now has 181 episodes and more to come. Thank you to all of my guests.

I've interviewed CEOs of companies large and small, retired pro athletes, entertainers, and a sitting U.S. Representative (Will Hurd). Each of my guests has been vulnerable and insightful in answering my intentionally open-ended question: "What's your favorite mistake?"

How would you answer that question? How would you decide which mistake is your "favorite"?

As I mentioned, I'm currently working on a book that collects stories and lessons learned from those guests. You'll receive updates, but others can sign up here to receive updates about the book and when it will be available:

The Future Book's Landing Page

Recent Podcast Episodes

I've been busier with podcasting than I have been with blogging.

Here are some recent episodes that you might enjoy:

Lean Blog Interviews:

• Coming Wednesday: Jake Stiles on Lean Executives, the Recruiting Landscape, and a Coming "Compensation Correction"
• Ken Pilone, the Author of Lean Leadership on a Napkin; Toyota Says “Lean” and More
• Why Damon Baker Thinks Lean Has a Marketing Problem; the Need to Speak the CEO's Language
• All Episodes (456)

My Favorite Mistake:

• Thought She Needed to Have All the Answers as Manager: Pamela Kellert
• Tech Expert Dave Sobel “Really Screwed Up” His First Company Acquisition
• West Point Graduate Becky Margiotta Thought She Would Get an A for Effort Instead of Managing Outcomes
• CEO Ian Small Was Told He “Needs to Learn to Listen Better”
• Therapist Emily Learing's Child Care Program Mistake Could Have Been Worse, Opened New Possibilities
• All Episodes (181)

I'd Love to Help You — Virtually or On-Site

I'm open to working with you, either virtually or on-site. I'm ready and able to travel and I'm fully vaccinated - and double boosted - (and willing to wear a mask, without complaint, of course).

If I can help your team or organization as a speaker, a virtual coach, a workshop leader, or a consultant, please let me know. You can reply to this email or schedule a call to discuss your needs and situation.

Thank You!

Thanks for being part of my community.

Let me know if I can be of assistance in any way.

Mark Graban

www.MarkGraban.com