My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership

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, transcript, and more As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, he served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter huma...

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 his calm demeanor, fairness, and expertise on the field and court. Episode page with video and transcript. With over 15 years as an NFL referee and a longstanding career in NCAA basketball officiating, Steratore became a trusted figure in sports, cele...

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, rising to become the world's first female CEO in the semiconductor industry. Armed with degrees in electrical engineering, Chris climbed the ranks at IBM before leading billion-dollar companies like AMI Semiconductor, Standard Microsystems, and QLogic Corpo...

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban sits down with Senator Stephanie Pitcher, a criminal defense attorney (at Parker & McConkie in Utah) and Utah state senator, to discuss a modern campaign tactic that’s frustrating voters nationwide: political text messages. Senator Pitcher provides an insider’s view on why candidates rely on these texts to build name recognition...

My guest for Episode #281 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Edward Feinberg, a distinguished expert in restorative dentistry who has dedicated over 40 years to advancing dental care. Dr. Feinberg graduated from Tufts University, was trained by his father, Dr. Elliot Feinberg, a pioneer in full coverage restorative dentistry, and practiced in Scarsdale, New York, before moving to Arizona,...

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 organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, platform and infrastructure engineering, product management, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He serves as CEO of Visible Consulting, a...

My guest for Episode #279 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kay , author of Small Business Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business . Episode page with video, transcript, and more As a business owner for over 35 years, Cynthia Kay has attracted well-known and respected customers from the global Fortune 100 to smaller forward-thinking businesses. Along...

My guest for Episode #278 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Joe Davis , Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of  The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain . Episode page with video, transcript, and more He’s had 40+ years of experience managing and leading teams. Joe has also served as chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusio...

My guest for Episode #277 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Derek Leiner, MD, FACP . Episode page with video, transcript, and more Dr. Leiner trained in internal medicine at VCUHealth and the Richmond VA Medical Center. In 2018, he completed a year as Chief Resident for Quality and Safety, a national VA QI and safety training program then began as a staff physician at the Richmond VA Medical...

My guest for Episode #276 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tabatha Thorell , a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a background in fitness coaching, real estate investing, life coaching, and more. Tabatha, a native of rural Nebraska and mother of five, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success across various industries. With nearly two decades of real estate experience alongside her...

My guest for Episode #275 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Gottlieb , an inspiring entrepreneur and founder who transformed a modest $3,000 startup into a thriving group of multistate companies valued at nearly $200 million. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Brian’s companies have earned spots on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years and have been recognized as one...

My guest for Episode #274 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Thom Mayer, the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. Episode page with video, transcript, and more . He w...

In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban reconnects with previous guest, author and speaker Matthew Korban. Since his first appearance in Episode 118 , Matthew has been on an exciting journey, culminating in the release of his new book, Footprints in the Sands of Time: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery . Matthew shares the emotional and challenging process of writing his novel, which b...

My guest for Episode #273 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kerry Siggins , the dynamic CEO and Executive Chair of StoneAge Holdings, a leading manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Under her visionary leadership, StoneAge has achieved consistent double-digit growth, transforming into an industry powerhouse. In 2015, Kerry pionee...

My guest for Episode #272 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kimberley Milani, the Director of the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership and Co-Founder of its Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program at Ivey Business School in London, Ontario. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She is the co-author of the book Character: What Contemporary Leaders Can Teach Us about Building a M...

My guest for Episode #271 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andrew Davis, Chief Product Officer at AutoRABIT and the author of Mastering Salesforce DevOps . He's also co-author of the new book Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action - with Steve Pereira. Episode page with transcript, video, and more He’s a Salesforce architect, developer, and product leader who focuses...

My guest for Episode #270 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Megan Gluth-Bohan , a remarkable leader in the chemical industry. Megan is the CEO and owner of Catalynt Solutions, Inc., a prominent U.S.-based chemical distributor, and Chemblend of America, a renowned chemical blending and tolling facility. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Her companies stand out as some of the larges...

Guest: Dr. Susan Landers Original Episode: Episode 213 - June 2023 Guest Bio: Dr. Susan Landers is an experienced neonatologist, author, and speaker who focuses on balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood. In her previous episode, we discussed her book "So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood." Summary: In this update episode, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr...

We want to inform our listeners that today's discussion includes adult themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. My guest for Episode #269 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is s J.K Emezi. He’s a pornography addiction recovery coach and Founder of the Porn Reboot System, a system of pornography addiction treatment that helps high-performing business o...

My guest for Episode #268 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast  is  Theresa Rose , a Brand and Business Crystallizer, Strategic Co-Creator, and Certified Speaking Professional who works with experts and their businesses to create one-of-a-kind visual brands they can draw on a cocktail napkin.  EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Using her Crystallization Process, Theresa helps thought lea...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're thrilled to reconnect with Terry Iverson, who has just released his second book, "Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing." Terry joined us previously in Episode 74, and today he's back to share insights from his new book and his ongoing efforts to inspire the next generation in ma...

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #267 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Biro , author of the new book Lessons from the Legends: New Applications from the Timeless Wisdom of John Wooden and Pat Summitt . After graduating from Stanford, Brian’s first career was as a swimming coach. He received the prestigious United States Swimming National Coaching Excel...

My guest for Episode #266 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, the author of Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change (with John Shook). Episode page with video, transcript, and more Lynn currently serves as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners. Following a career highlighted by leadership roles in engineering, supply chain, and continuous...

My guest for Episode #265 of the  My Favorite Mistake podcast  is a conversation with  Doug C. Brown , CEO of  CEO Sales Strategies , about his journey from coaching people for free to becoming a renowned sales growth expert. Doug shares the story of his favorite mistake—coaching people for free—and how it taught him the importance of charging for his services to ensure clients take action and ach...

Welcome to another special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're delighted to welcome back Phebe Trotman, who has just released her second book, "Never Quit on a Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience." Phebe previously joined us in Episode 233, and today she's here to share more about her new book. We discuss the incredible stories from decor...