10% Happier with Dan Harris The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
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Jan 17, 2024 Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School professor and author of "The Right Kind of Wrong," dives into the fascinating world of intelligent failure. She discusses how shame, perfectionism, and social media hinder personal growth. Emphasizing the value of psychological safety, she explores how teams can learn from setbacks without blame. Amy also highlights the importance of self-compassion and a growth mindset, advocating for mindful engagement and understanding societal disparities in risk-taking. This thought-provoking conversation reshapes our view of failure.
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Focus on Learning
- Amy Edmondson studies failure to understand organizational learning.
- She's passionate about helping organizations adapt to change.
Defining Failure
- Failure is an unexpected, undesired outcome with meaningful consequences.
- A scraped knee from tripping isn't a failure, but a poorly received book is.
Types of Failure
- Intelligent failure is a positive learning experience in new territory.
- Basic and complex failures are undesirable and often preventable.
