My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success
Mark Graban
360 episodes
1 week ago
Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark Graban
Are 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 Concept
Embrace 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 Stories
Dive 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 Breadth
Explore 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 Approach
Guided 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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Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark Graban
Are 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 Concept
Embrace 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 Stories
Dive 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 Breadth
Explore 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 Approach
Guided 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.
Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success
36 minutes
1 month ago
Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon
In this bonus re-release, we revisit an important and timely conversation with Sabrina Moon, Founder and CEO of The Problem Solving Institute and a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator.
Originally aired as Episode #35 of My Favorite Mistake, this conversation remains one of the most powerful and honest reflections on leadership, shame, and transformation.
Episode page with transcript and more
🔍 What You’ll Hear:
Sabrina’s “favorite mistake” — using shame as a leadership tool in high-stress environments
The culture of command-and-control leadership she inherited (and how she broke the cycle)
How Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability and shame helped her lead differently
The personal toll of shame-based leadership — on her team and herself
Why self-awareness is a skill—and how we can build it
The role of grace, compassion, and curiosity in becoming a better leader
“We use shame and the fear of shame to motivate, but I think in an unhealthy way. I would utilize shame because it was the last tool in my toolbox and I was desperate.” — Sabrina Moon
👤 About Sabrina Moon:
Sabrina is a leadership coach and consultant who helps organizations move from reactive command-and-control cultures to psychologically safe environments where continuous improvement and innovation can thrive.
Connect with her at ProblemSI.com or on LinkedIn.
✨ Why Re-Release This Episode?
As more organizations reflect on how culture impacts performance, engagement, and well-being, this episode offers essential insights for leaders at every level. Whether you're managing a team or transforming a system, Sabrina's story reminds us that who we are as leaders matters just as much as what we do.
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and Success
Unlock Leadership Excellence: Tune into “My Favorite Mistake” with Mark Graban
Are 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 Concept
Embrace 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 Stories
Dive 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 Breadth
Explore 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 Approach
Guided 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.
