Squiggly Careers #373 Ask the Expert: Failure
Nov 14, 2023
In this episode, Sarah talks to Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson about intelligent failure, highlighting the importance of unlearning perfection and the role of relationships in fostering it. They discuss essential skills for navigating intelligent failures, the significance of self-reflection and shared understanding within teams, and the tension between persistence and knowing when to give up. They end by emphasizing the value of choosing learning over knowing and expressing gratitude to the listeners.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Intelligent Failures and the Importance of Relationships
01:51 • 9min
Skills for Intelligent Failures: Self Awareness, Situation Awareness, and Systems Awareness
11:12 • 4min
The Importance of Pressing Pause and Shared Understanding
15:17 • 3min
Persistence vs. Knowing When to Give Up
18:45 • 13min
Choosing learning over knowing and expressing gratitude
31:19 • 3min