Work with Erika Ayers Badan WORK Unsolicited Advice: Your Company Is Going to Fail. Know How To Land On Your Feet
Jan 7, 2026
Explore the realities of career setbacks with practical insights on failure. Learn to view failures as lessons that accelerate growth rather than personal defeats. Discover the importance of taking ownership instead of adopting a victim mentality. Small, consistent actions can lead to recovery, and pausing before reacting helps preserve future options. Erika emphasizes the skill of rebounding, reminding listeners that resilience is key to success. Lastly, consider your audience’s perspective when setting intentional goals for the future.
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Failure Is A Universal Accelerator
- Failure is universal and an intense teacher that accelerates learning.
- Erika Ayers Badan says failure forces you to learn, feel, and act simultaneously.
Own Your Part Immediately
- Take ownership instead of playing victim when things go wrong.
- Erika Ayers Badan urges you to own your role to steer yourself toward landing on your feet.
Make Small Moves Consistently
- Focus on small, concrete tasks to regain momentum when disoriented.
- Erika Ayers Badan recommends surrounding yourself with smart advisers and moving one foot forward.