My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success
Mark Graban
Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark GrabanAre you a leader aiming to boost effectiveness, insight, and innovation? Join Mark Graban on ”My Favorite Mistake” (and no, it’s not the Sheryl Crow song), where top business minds, C-suite executives, and industry innovators share their pivotal mistakes and the powerful lessons they’ve learned.The ConceptEmbrace the transformative power of mistakes. Discover how errors can fuel leadership growth and creative problem-solving, turning each misstep into a masterclass in improvement and innovation.The StoriesDive into captivating interviews with international entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, accomplished athletes and entertainers, healthcare leaders, and award-winning authors. Each guest reveals how their significant mistakes shaped their careers and led to groundbreaking insights.The BreadthExplore a wide range of topics, from leadership psychology and organizational culture to process innovation and sustainability. Gain valuable perspectives to navigate the ever-changing business landscape.The ApproachGuided by Mark Graban, an author and seasoned consultant, each episode delves into Lean Management (based on the Toyota Production System) and psychological safety, uncovering strategies for individuals and organizations to learn from their mistakes.Why Subscribe?Engage with Thought-Provoking Dialogues: Challenge conventional wisdom and explore new perspectives.Access Tools and Frameworks: Gain actionable insights for a competitive edge.Discover Innovative Opportunities: Learn how to turn mistakes into catalysts for innovation.Develop Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Enhance your leadership skills and agile thinking.Transform your approach to leadership and success. Subscribe to “My Favorite Mistake” today and embark on a journey of relentless improvement through the power of learning from mistakes.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 23min
Congressman Will Hurd, Learning From a Campaign Mistake and Lessons From the CIA
Republican Representative from Texas
Show notes: https://www.markgraban.com/mistake2
My guest for Episode #2 is not currently a business leader, but he is going back into the private sector in January 2021. He is Congressman Will Hurd, a Republican representing Texas’s 23rd Congressional District.
Hurd was student body president at Texas A&M University, he served as a CIA undercover operations officer including stints in the field in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. After working for a cybersecurity company, he was elected to the House in 2014.
Today, the Congressman talks about his “favorite mistake,” which includes his lessons learned from running and losing his first election in a runoff. We'll also hear about his experiences in the CIA and how they focus on training — and executing the mundane tasks perfectly — as a way to prevent bigger, catastrophic mistakes.
Update March 2022: Hurd is now the author of the book American Reboot: An Idealist's Guide to Getting Big Things Done.
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Sep 2, 2020 • 31min
Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington with Mark Timm, One Shark and Two Mentors
Kevin Harrington from "Shark Tank," Mark Timm from many entrepreneurial ventures, co-authors
Episode web page: http://www.markgraban.com/mistake1
I'm really excited that my guests for the inaugural episode of the “My Favorite Mistake” podcast are Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm, co-authors of the new book Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond.
You probably know Kevin as one of the original “sharks” on the hit TV program “Shark Tank.” He's the creator of the infomercial, pioneer of the “As Seen on TV industry,” and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), founded in 1987.
Mark Timm has been a serial entrepreneur and exponential-thinking practitioner for almost three decades. He has started more than a dozen companies, several of which have multiplied and been sold. He has spoken professionally for more than 25 years, giving thousands of speeches to over a million people around the globe.
In today's episode, they both open up about their “favorite mistake” and what they learned from that. They'll also share stories about Kevin mentoring Mark and others and some common mistakes that can be made in a mentoring relationship.
If you're interested in the book, be sure to check out their website. I am also running a giveaway contest, via my blog, where you can enter to win one of two copies of the book.
At the end of the episode, Mark and Kevin share a special offer related to some extra materials that you can get, for free, when you buy the book.
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Aug 10, 2020 • 2min
Trailer: ”My Favorite Mistake” (2023)
http://myfavoritemistakepodcast.com/
I hope you'll enjoy listening to My Favorite Mistake, published weekly. Please subscribe, rate, and review!
And please check out my new book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.
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