My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership

My guest for Episode #303 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kason Morris , a corporate executive, speaker, coach, and self-described life-work revolutionary. With a career that spans consulting, financial services, and global learning and development leadership, Kason has spent years helping organizations and individuals prepare for the rapidly evolving world of work. He’s also the author of...

My guest for Episode #302 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tash Doherty , a British-Irish-American author, blogger, and podcaster currently based in Mexico City. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Tash previously worked in analytics for Postmates and Vox Media. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Today, she is the creator of Miss Educated —a popular...

My guest for Episode #301 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Small , an award-winning journalist, editor, podcast host, and producer based in Los Angeles. Episode page with video and more As president of Strike Fire Productions, he has built a diverse career that spans magazine editing at top publications—from Child Magazine to Maxim—and pioneering roles in digital media and podcastin...

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #300 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sheila Butler , a Chief Marketing Officer with over 25 years of experience shaping integrated marketing strategies, building global loyalty programs, and driving customer engagement across both B2C and B2B sectors.  She's the founder of Butler Marketing Group. Her track record includes le...

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 of Business facilitator. He's also the founder of Velas Consulting . Episode page with video, transcript, and more Once a university professor and research scientist, Luis helps mid-level managers to C-suite executives around the world learn, adapt,...

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 beauty/image/lifestyle expert. As Pearl on ABC's General Hospital, she brings real-life QVC flair to captivating audiences with innovative advertising. Episode page with transcript, video, and more She hosts “The Dating Lab with the Hillbilly Yenta,”...

In this special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake," host Mark Graban welcomes back Arnold Barnett, a renowned expert in aviation safety, to discuss public perception of air travel safety in light of recent air incidents. They explore common misconceptions about aviation risks, temporal fluctuations in safety data, and the factors contributing to the continuing improvement in aviation safety. P...

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, transcript, and more Norman's journey as both a successful executive and a trusted coach to countless leaders has been driven by one central question: How can we improve our ability to achieve the results we want? His pursuit of this answer led him to ma...

Episode page with video and more My guest for Episode #296 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sherianna Boyle , a renowned psychic healer, speaker, and founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® and The Cleanse Method®. She has written over ten books, including the best-selling Energy in Action: The Power of Emotions & Intuition to Cultivate Peace & Freedom . Her latest book is Just Ask Spir...

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 experience in EdTech, sales, and entrepreneurship. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Josh is the founder of the EdSales Elevation Experience , a 12-week program designed to help education companies build lead-generation engines that consis...

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 global clients in various industries, helping organizations with change implementation and leader development training. The daughter of a master stone mason entrepreneur, Mandolen has a great appreciation for the responsibility of leaders in building tr...

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 graduate, where he earned a degree in Management Science and Engineering. Episode page with links and more He averaged 11 points per game over five standout years at Stanford, leading the Pac-12 in three-point shooting as a freshman and graduating as S...

My guest for Episode #292 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Jessica Kriegel , Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor at Culture Partners and an internationally recognized speaker.  Episode page with video, transcript, and more Known for her transformative 'Culture Equation,' Jessica has been featured on CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and more. At Culture Partners, she leads pioneering research...

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 his adult livelihood among the top 1% producers in sports and business, Trent is dedicated to empowering people to reach their goals, peak performance, and attain their dreams. Episode page with transcript, video, and more. An entrepreneur of 12 compani...

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 a multimillion-dollar home care franchise business to address disparities in Black and Brown communities. Episode page with video, transcript, and more A former sports executive with roles at major organizations like the U.S. Olympic Committee, Michel...

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’re looking for something to read over the holidays, my book The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation (that contains many stories and lessons learned from my guests… and my own career) is available for a special price — th...

My guest for Episode #289 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Bailey , founder of PlagiarismToday.com . He’s also a Copyright and Plagiarism Consultant at CopyByte, with background and education in Journalism.  Episode page with video, transcript, and more He’s spoken at conferences worldwide, including four of the International Plagiarism Conferences, three SXSWi Conferences, and much...

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 early days on live television. Reflecting on an on-air blunder during Highlight Express, Randy reveals how the moment taught him resilience, the power of adaptability, and the importance of laughing at yourself. Join us as Randy takes us behind the scene...

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 embarked on an unconventional journey from military briefing rooms in jungles to corporate boardrooms and international stages.  Episode page with video, transcript, and more Her newly released book, From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking...

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 railroad parts and high-technology rail safety systems and services. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He’s a recognized expert in business transformation. With 50 years of experience leading companies across diverse industries like manufa...

My guest for Episode #286 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Nancy Ho , a distinguished Life Strategist, Clarity Messenger, and State of Mind Specialist with over 26 years of experience guiding individuals toward holistic success.  Episode page with video, transcript, and more Throughout her illustrious career, Nancy has empowered over 10,000 clients, including C-Suite executives, mid-level ma...

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 Corps lieutenant colonel and PhD in organizational development. Janet, who previously appeared on Episode 175, shares insights from her new book, "The Strategic Leader's Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success." This book offers actionable strategies f...

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 the highest levels. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Alongside his athletic career, Jure pursued a deep interest in sports psychology, which eventually led him to earn a Ph. D. in physical education. For the past 15 years, he has special...

My guest for Episode #284 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman , an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry.  EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms...

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 performance mishap involving a botched page turn during a classical music concert. As Jacob recounts, his decision to skip having a page-turner led to a "train wreck" moment in front of an audience, forcing the musicians to restart the piece. But this unexpect...