My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership

Going Gun-Shy as a New Leader: Jesse Jackson on "We Tried That, It Didn't Work"

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Jackson, contact center leader and host of Set Lusting Bruce, joins Mark Graban to share his favorite mistake: going gun-shy as a new leader whe...

Processing Failure Without the Funk -- Dr. Melisa Buie

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Melisa Buie is an operational excellence leader and co-author of Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure's Funk. She has a PhD in nuclear engineerin...

Why Chasing Growth Over Profit Cost This Founder $800K -- with Joel Steele

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At 24 years old, Joel Steele was buried in what would be roughly $800,000 of debt in today's dollars - the wreckage of a healthy fast food restaurant ...

Why Walking Away from Tech Was the Wrong Move -- with Irna Hutabarat Athans

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Irna Hutabarat Athans had an MBA from MIT, connections to VCs, and a front-row seat to the startup world. But technology felt soulless to her, so she ...

What Bruce Springsteen's Set List Teaches Leaders About Communication -- with Andy Freed

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Freed has seen Bruce Springsteen perform 95 times. Somewhere along the way, he stopped just enjoying the shows and started studying them -- how S...

Why Hope Outperforms Resilience -- with Dr. Julia Garcia

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julia Garcia -- psychologist, author, and host of The Journey with Dr. J -- built two businesses that didn't survive. Episode page with links, vid...

Why "Have a Sense of Humor" Was the Wrong Company Value -- with Mike Chaput

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Chaput bought his first company at 24, went bankrupt at 28, and started over. When he co-founded Endsight, he and his partners worked hard to est...

Why Being Great at Your Job Isn't Enough to Get Promoted with Kendall Berg

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kendall Berg was the most productive person on every team she joined. She was so technically good at her job that she thought she didn't have to be ni...

The Mistake of Going It Alone -- with Patrick Engasser

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Engasser spent two years ranked near the bottom of a 615-person sales organization -- broke, in debt, and grinding through trial and error -- ...

Why Conflict Avoidance Costs More Than Conflict -- with Dr. Jen Fry

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jen Fry's favorite mistake is a disagreement with her best friend of over ten years -- a small miscommunication that led to eight months of silenc...

Robot Umpires Are Here: ABS and the Mistakes It May Create | Mistake of the Week

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball has always made room for human error. Umpires miss calls. Fans complain. Life goes on. But this season, MLB is rolling out the Automated B...

Public Health Shouldn’t Be Political — A Career “Mistake” That Changed Everything | Dr. Tyler Evans

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Dr. Tyler B. Evans, infectious diseases and addiction medicine physician, public health...

When a Water Leak Turns a Street Into Ice: Mistake of the Week

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A forgotten water heater tap led to an overnight leak, an unexpected ice rink, and a reminder that the real lesson isn’t about blame — it’...

Confusing Performance with Alignment — A Leadership Mistake That Causes Burnout, with Genevieve Skory

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 339 of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Genevieve Skory, executive coach and former Chief Field Development Officer, about a lea...

Olympic Medals That Couldn’t Handle the Celebration | Mistake of the Week

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After winning gold at the Winter Olympics, skier Breezy Johnson did what champions do — she jumped for joy. And her medal fell off. She later joked,...

I Made a Marine Cry: Leadership, Authority, and Learning from Mistakes | Olaolu Ogunyemi

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a leader realizes their approach caused real harm? In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, U.S. Marine Corps officer and leadership ...

When Diesel Ends Up Where It Shouldn’t — Mistake of the Week:

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us pull up to a gas pump on autopilot—until something goes wrong. In this Mistake of the Week, host Mark Graban looks at a real-world system...

Ray Zinn: Why Repeating the Same Mistake Is the Real Failure in Leadership

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Zinn—longtime CEO of Micrel Semiconductor and the longest-serving CEO of a publicly traded company in Silicon Valley history—doesn’t believe...

Undercharging for Consulting: Amy Rasdal on Fear, Pricing, and Knowing Your Worth

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you know your value—but say a lower number anyway? In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban is joined by Amy Rasdal, fo...

Releasing the Wrong Body Is Not Just “Human Error” - Mistake of the Week

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A devastating hospital mistake in Glasgow was described by leaders as “human error,” even as they acknowledged that “very rigorous processes” ...

How Buying an Oil Tanker Became My Favorite Mistake — Kevin Hipes

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a business deal looks solid on paper—but falls apart in real life? Episode page with video, links, and more My guest for Episode #...

“But I Wore the Juice”: The True Story That Inspired the Dunning–Kruger Effect | Mistake of the Week

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does a failed bank robbery have to do with one of the most cited ideas in psychology? More than you might expect. In this episode of My Favorite ...

Choosing Engineering When I Was Wired for People (Angie Callen)

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Page Angie Callen — founder of Career Bend, host of No More Mondays, and author of Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries —...

The HR Tool That Accidentally Fired Everyone - Mistake of the Week

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Mistake of the Week, a company’s HR team accidentally sent a mass termination email to the entire workforce — including the CEO. ...

Startup Mistakes That Linger: Jason Sherman on Co-Founders, Smart Money, and MVP Learning

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Jason Sherman, an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and educator, about the early startup ...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: Willpower vs. System Design

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why do New Year’s resolutions fail so predictably—and what does that teach us about change at work? In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban explo...

Nick Saban’s Dumbest Coaching Mistake — and What Leaders Can Learn

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Saban calls it “the dumbest decision I ever made” — a fourth-and-one call from the 2001 SEC Championship Game that still sticks with him. ...

The Christmas Song That Wasn’t: The Surprising Thanksgiving Origins of Jingle Bells

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jingle Bells is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs ever written… except it wasn’t written for Christmas at all. In this week’s Mistake...

From Medicare Fraud to Military Leadership: Dr. Josh McConkey’s Hard-Won Wisdom on Mistakes and Courage

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #332 of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Dr. Josh McConkey — emergency physician, Air Force Reserve Commander, combat-deployed...

The Lab Mix-Up That Led to an Unnecessary Surgery - Mistake of the Week

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 32-year-old woman in Switzerland underwent an unnecessary surgery after her lab sample was mixed up at Basel University Hospital. Doctors believed s...

Recovering from Bullying at Work: Insights from TV Executive Andy Regal

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Stre...

“Configured in the Appropriate Manner?” — The Landing Gear That Almost Stayed Up - Mistake of the Week

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban breaks down an incident involving an American Airlines A319 on final approach to Phoenix — captured on vide...

Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership: Debra Clary on Avoiding Assumptions and Unlocking Performance

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #330 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Debra Clary, a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with more tha...

From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: How Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller Turned Pain into Purpose

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #329 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a TEDx speaker, empathy and leadership expert, and...

Unlearning Old Habits on the Pickleball Court - Mistake of the Week

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells a story that didn’t appear in any safety report or headline — it happened on a picklebal...

The 531 Patients Who Weren’t Dead Yet - Mistake of the Week

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells the story of a Maine hospital system that accidentally mailed condolence letters to 531 very-m...

Looking Back: Katie Anderson & Isao Yoshino on Learning, Leadership, and Mistakes

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going back to Episode 30 from January 2021, featuring Katie Anderson — author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn — and Isao Yoshino, th...

From the Wrong Business to the Right Voice: Emily Aborn on Finding Purpose Through Mistakes

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #328 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Emily Aborn, a small business copywriter, speaker, and host of the Small Business C...

Can AI Be Humble? Maya Ackerman on What Machines Teach Us About Creativity

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #327 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Maya Ackerman, AI pioneer, researcher, and CEO of WaveAI. She’s also an assoc...

Trust, Leadership, and Learning From Mistakes: William Harvey on Building a Safe and Excellent Workplace

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #326 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. William Harvey, a manufacturing executive and university professor whose career...

Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus re-release, we revisit an important and timely conversation with Sabrina Moon, Founder and CEO of The Problem Solving Institute and a ce...

Failing My Way to Success: Phillip Cantrell on Scaling vs. Scrambling in Business

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #325 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Phillip Cantrell, EVP of Strategy at United Real Estate, founder of Benchmark Realt...

Spinal Tap’s Greatest Mistakes — And Why They Still Matter 41 Years Later

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban breaks down the gloriously ridiculous — and surprisingly instructive — mista...

How an MLM Failure Taught Trevor Schade to Lead, Grow, and Succeed in Real Estate

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #324 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trevor Schade. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Trevor began his caree...

NFL Kickers on Mistakes, Pressure, Rejection, and How to Succeed in Football and Life

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban celebrates the kickoff of football season with a unique perspective: five legendary k...

Mistakes in Houses and Hospitals: Grace Bourke on Trust, Verification, and Lasting Improvement

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #323 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Grace Bourke, Consulting Director of the Performance Excellence Practice at Baker T...

Quitting My PhD: Rob Dorgan on Redefining Success, Beating Burnout, and Finding Purpose

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #322 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rob Dorgan, a multi-talented professional whose career path has taken him from para...

Why Listening to Yourself Is the First Step to Better Communication — Cynthia Kane on Learning to Pause

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #321 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kane, founder and CEO of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and a...

From Lab Work to Leadership: Dr. Jen Heemstra’s Guide to Thriving in Science Careers

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Jen Heemstra, Charles Allen Thomas Professor and Chair of Chemistr...

The Costly Expansion Mistake That Made Damon Lembi a Better 'Learn it All' CEO

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #320 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, a live learning and development platform that has help...

Your Work Won’t Speak for Itself: Mistakes & Branding Lessons from Sapna Pieroux

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #319 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sapna Pieroux, award-winning author of Let’s Get Visible!, a branding consultant,...

The Art of Preventing Stupid: Lawyer and Author Matthew Davis on Business Mistakes and Growth

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #318 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Matthew Neal Davis, an attorney, entrepreneur, and author of the provocative book T...

Why Going to Law School Was Her Favorite Mistake – Davina Frederick of Wealthy Woman Lawyer

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Davina Frederick, founder of Wealthy Woman Lawyer, host of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer...

The Danger of Optimism: CEO Jim Schleckser on His Biggest Leadership Mistake

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jim Schleckser, founder and CEO of The CEO Project. Episode page with video, transc...

Why 100 Coffee Meetings Didn’t Work—And What Kat Halushka Did Instead

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #315 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kat Halushka, a business and visibility strategist for coaches, consultants, and sp...

How Culture Creates Freedom and Profit: Josh Cunningham Returns to Share His New Book

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban welcomes back Josh Cunningham, founder and CEO of Rokrbox and guest from Episod...

The Mistake of Unrealistic Expectations: Mark Struczewski’s Solopreneur Journey

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #314 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mark Struczewski, also known as “Mister Productivity.” Mark is a Houston-based ...

Avoiding Bad Marketing: Amber Gaige on Mistakes, AI, and the Four Cs

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #313 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Amber Gaige, a marketing strategist, international bestselling author, and founder ...

Ballet, Mistakes, and Masked Performances: Jared Redick’s Story of Grace Under Pressure

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OOPS! Due to an editing mistake, I had to reupload the file. Again. My guest for Episode #312 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jared Redick, a t...

How a Mistake in Confronting Workplace Discrimination Shaped a Leadership Career – Karin Hurt on Speaking Up the Right Way

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #311 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Karin Hurt, CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm. Kari...

What Nearly Killed Andrew Laws’ Business—and Why He’s Now Grateful for It

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #310 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andrew Laws, Founder of the SEO agency Yeseo IO and host of The Business Amplifier ...

How Busy Teams Can Better Execute Growth Plans: Andrea Jones on 'Executagility' and Mistakes

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks again with Andrea Jones, Principal at AJC and CEO of The Executagility Company...

Burnout to Breakthrough: How La Tonya Roberts Found Harmony by Leaving Corporate Consulting

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #309 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is La Tonya Roberts, the founder and CEO of Harmony Consulting Group. La Tonya is a fr...

Mistakes vs. 'Stupidity': C.J. Stewart Breaks Down Life Lessons from Baseball to Social Justice

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #308 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is C.J. Stewart, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer at the LEAD Center for Youth, ...

How the NFL Is Reducing Head Injuries Without Losing the Kickoff: A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mayer

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Thom Mayer, the longtime Medical Director for the NFL Players Associa...

Selling Books Isn’t the Publisher’s Job: Terry Whalin What Authors Must Learn Early On

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #307 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Terry Whalin, an accomplished editor and author of more than 60 books, several of w...

Losing Her Best Employee Was the Wake-Up Call Betsy Pepine Needed to Reinvent Her Real Estate Company

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #306 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Betsy Pepine, a serial entrepreneur in real estate and the founder of Pepine Realty...

How a ‘Happy Mistake’ Led to a Leadership Journey in ADHD Education — John Willson of SOAR

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #305 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Willson, Executive Director of SOAR, the world’s premier outdoor adventure p...

Why Staying Silent Was Her Favorite Mistake: Dr. Tia Warrick on Career Growth and Speaking Up

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #304 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Tia Warrick, a clinical research leader, epidemiologist, author, and entreprene...

Why the Corporate Ladder Was My Biggest Mistake – Kason Morris on Redefining Work and Purpose

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #303 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kason Morris, a corporate executive, speaker, coach, and self-described life-work r...

Fired by a Tech Bro: How Getting Sacked from Postmates Launched Author Tash Doherty's True Career

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #302 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tash Doherty, a British-Irish-American author, blogger, and podcaster currently bas...

Overcoming Setbacks: Jonathan Small on the Career Mistake That Sparked His Success

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #301 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Small, an award-winning journalist, editor, podcast host, and producer bas...

Marketing Over Bourbon with Sheila Butler: Data-Driven Strategies & Bold Moves

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #300 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sheila Butler, a Chief Marketing Offi...

Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Leaders: Luis Velasquez’s Coaching Strategies and Resilience

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #299 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Luis Velasquez, an executive coach in Silicon Valley and a Stanford Graduate School...

General Hospital Actor and QVC Host Andy Paige Turned a Bold Misstep into a Beauty Revolution

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #298 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andy Paige. She's a soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and national ...

Aviation Safety Explained: MIT’s Arnold Barnett on Why Flying Remains Incredibly Safe

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake," host Mark Graban welcomes back Arnold Barnett, a renowned expert in aviation safety, to discus...

Learning from Mistakes: Norman Wolfe’s Guide to Building High-Performing Teams

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #297 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Norman Wolfe, the Founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders. EPISODE PAGE with video, tran...

How a Brutally Honest Communication Mistake Sparked Growth: Sherianna Boyle

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video and more My guest for Episode #296 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sherianna Boyle, a renowned psychic healer, speake...

The Mistake That Cost Hundreds of Thousands: Josh Chernikoff on Business Growth and Sales

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #295 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Josh Chernikoff, a seasoned expert in the education sector with nearly 20 years of ...

How Authenticity and Resilience Shape Leadership Success: Mandolen Mull’s Insights

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #294 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mandolen Mull. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She has worked with ...

Nuggets of Advice from NBA Rookie Spencer Jones on Navigating NIL, Personal Branding, and Building a Legacy

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #293 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Spencer Jones, a rookie forward with the Denver Nuggets and a Stanford University g...

Why Culture Is Your Secret Weapon for Success – A Conversation with Jessica Kriegel

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #292 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor at Culture Partn...

World Series Coach Trent Clark on Mistakes, Leadership, and Building Winning Teams

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #291 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trent Clark, CEO of Leadershipity and Founder of Courage Coach LLC. Having spent hi...

From Sports Executive to Entrepreneur: How Michelle Rankine Built a Multimillion-Dollar Home Care Franchise

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #290 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Michelle Rankine, Ph.D., a trailblazing entrepreneur in the health space who built ...

Off for 2 Weeks; Special Kindle Book Price

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m taking the next two weeks off, but I’ll be back with new episodes on January 6th.   Please check out the back catalog of episodes!   If you’...

Lessons in Intellectual Property and Self-Trust with Plagiarism Expert Jonathan Bailey

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #289 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Bailey, founder of PlagiarismToday.com. He’s also a Copyright and Plagia...

Randy Scott of ESPN: The Live TV Blunder That Became His Favorite Mistake

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this bonus episode of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is ESPN anchor Randy Scott. He shares a hilarious yet humbling story from his ea...

From CIA to CEO: Rupal Patel on Leadership, Resilience, and Owning Your Weird

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #288 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rupal Patel - she’s a former CIA analyst turned serial entrepreneur, who has emb...

Learning from Havana: CEO Steven L. Blue’s Reflections on Mistakes & Success

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #287 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Steven L. Blue, the CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a global manufacturer and supplier of ...

Nancy Ho on Losing $300K in 5 Months: Lessons on Overcoming Failure, Life Purpose, and Work-Life Integration

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #286 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Nancy Ho, a distinguished Life Strategist, Clarity Messenger, and State of Mind Spec...

Bonus: Janet Polach, Ph.D. on The Strategic Leader’s Mindset, Her New Book

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to My Favorite Mistake! In this bonus episode, host Mark Graban reconnects with returning guest Dr. Janet Polach, a retired U.S. Marine C...

The Dangers of Overtraining: Jure Koscak’s Path to Self-Awareness and Healing

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #285 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jure Koscak, a former professional table tennis player who competed for 15 years at...

Creating Inclusive Workplaces: Minette Norman’s Insights on Psychological Safety

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #284 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent ...

Jacob Stoller on Mistakes in Music: A Concert Train Wreck and Lessons Learned

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Mark Graban sits down with author and speaker Jacob Stoller to discuss one of Jacob’s most memorable mistakes—a live perfor...

Building Trust in Hostile Environments: Lessons from Retired Spy JJ Brun

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #283 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jean Jacques “JJ” Brun… also known as Operative 431. Episode page with video,...

Former NFL & NCAA Referee Gene Steratore on Learning From Mistakes

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, our guest (via Cameo) is Gene Steratore, a former NFL and NCAA basketball official known for hi...

How Christine King Went from Welfare to Pioneering Female CEO in Semiconductors

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #282 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Christine “Chris” King, who defied the odds as a single mother in the 1970s, ri...

Unsubscribed: Why Political Texts Won't Leave You Alone, with State Sen. Stephanie Pitcher

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban sits down with Senator Stephanie Pitcher, a criminal defense attorney (at Parker &am...

The Crown That Fell Off: Dr. Edward Feinberg's Favorite Mistake in Restorative Dentistry

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #281 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Edward Feinberg, a distinguished expert in restorative dentistry who has dedica...

Overcoming Mistakes in Tech Leadership: Steve Pereira's Journey with Flow Engineering

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #280 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Steve Pereira. He has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across orga...