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My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success

Mark Graban
Leadership
Psychological Safety
Chronic Pain
Mistakes
Workplace Culture
Sports Psychology
Inclusion
Employee Well-Being
Mental Coaching
Emotional Intelligence
Flow Engineering
Mentorship
Innovation
Diversity
AEQ Method
Table Tennis
Self-Sabotage
Bullying In the Workplace
Overtraining
Physical Education

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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My guest for Episode #331 of My Favorite Mistake is Andy Regal, a longtime media executive whose career has included leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, Court TV, and CBS College Sports. He is also the author of the ... more

In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban breaks down an incident involving an American Airlines A319 on final approach to Phoenix — captured on video with its landing gear still up. A cockpit alert sounded, the crew realized what was missing, and the... more

My guest for Episode #330 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Debra Clary, a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with more than four decades of experience at organizations including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana... more

My guest for Episode #329 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a TEDx speaker, empathy and leadership expert, and author of The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivit... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Regal
A long-time media executive with an extraordinary career in television and digital journalism
Formerly with NBC News and The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Recovering from Bullying at Work: Insights from TV Executive Andy Regal
Debra Clary
Leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with over 40 years of experience.
Episode: Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership: Debra Clary on Avoiding Assumptions and Unlocking Performance
Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller
Empathy and leadership expert, TEDx speaker, and author
Author of The Empathic Leader
Episode: From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: How Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller Turned Pain into Purpose
Isao Yoshino
Former Toyota leader whose career inspired a book discussing leadership and learning.
Toyota
Episode: Looking Back: Katie Anderson & Isao Yoshino on Learning, Leadership, and Mistakes
Katie Anderson
Leadership coach and author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn.
KBJ Anderson
Episode: Looking Back: Katie Anderson & Isao Yoshino on Learning, Leadership, and Mistakes
Emily Aborn
Small business copywriter, speaker, and host of the podcast Small Business Casual.
Small Business Casual Podcast
Episode: From the Wrong Business to the Right Voice: Emily Aborn on Finding Purpose Through Mistakes
Dr. Maya Ackerman
Professor, CEO, and AI Pioneer
WaveAI
Episode: Can AI Be Humble? Maya Ackerman on What Machines Teach Us About Creativity
William Harvey
Manufacturing executive and university professor
Episode: Trust, Leadership, and Learning From Mistakes: William Harvey on Building a Safe and Excellent Workplace
Sabrina Moon
CEO of The Problem Solving Institute and certified Dare to Lead facilitator
The Problem Solving Institute
Episode: Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon

Host

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.

Reviews

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

Listeners Say

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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.
Listeners often describe the content as thought-provoking and enriching, emphasizing the importance of reflection on past experiences.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#95
Taiwan/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#134
Spain/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#156
Argentina/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#198
Japan/Business/Management

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Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership: Debra Clary on Avoiding Assumptions and Unlocking Performance
Q: How did you learn that curiosity can be measured?
Through primary research, we found a direct correlation between leader curiosity and team performance outcomes.
Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership: Debra Clary on Avoiding Assumptions and Unlocking Performance
Q: What's your favorite mistake?
Debra shared how missing a train stop led to discovering a beautiful village in Italy, which became a cherished memory.
Recovering from Bullying at Work: Insights from TV Executive Andy Regal
Q: What would you say is your favorite mistake, Andy?
Andy describes a misstep while working with Lester Holt where he aired the wrong script, highlighting the lack of training and the chaos of preparing for a live broadcast.
Failing My Way to Success: Phillip Cantrell on Scaling vs. Scrambling in Business
Q: What is the difference between scaling a business and scrambling to grow?
The difference is that planning helps avoid scrambling; constantly putting out fires indicates a lack of studied processes.
Failing My Way to Success: Phillip Cantrell on Scaling vs. Scrambling in Business
Q: Looking back at the different losses in your career, what's your favorite mistake?
Putting all my eggs in one basket when I started Benchmark Realty, which led to significant losses during the mortgage crisis.

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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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2. Debra Clary
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