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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 pr ...
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My guest for Episode #285 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jure Koscak, a former professional table tennis player who competed for 15 years at the highest levels. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Alongside his athletic career, Jure pursued a deep interest in sports psychology, which eventually led him to earn a Ph.D. in physical e…
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My guest for Episode #284 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that…
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In this bonus episode, Mark Graban sits down with author and speaker Jacob Stoller to discuss one of Jacob’s most memorable mistakes—a live performance mishap involving a botched page turn during a classical music concert. As Jacob recounts, his decision to skip having a page-turner led to a "train wreck" moment in front of an audience, forcing the…
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My guest for Episode #283 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jean Jacques “JJ” Brun… also known as Operative 431. Episode page with video, transcript, and more As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, he served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discre…
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In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, our guest (via Cameo) is Gene Steratore, a former NFL and NCAA basketball official known for his calm demeanor, fairness, and expertise on the field and court. Episode page with video and transcript. With over 15 years as an NFL referee and a longstanding career in NCAA basketball officiating, S…
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My guest for Episode #282 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Christine “Chris” King, who defied the odds as a single mother in the 1970s, rising to become the world's first female CEO in the semiconductor industry. Armed with degrees in electrical engineering, Chris climbed the ranks at IBM before leading billion-dollar companies like AMI Semico…
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In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban sits down with Senator Stephanie Pitcher, a criminal defense attorney (at Parker & McConkie in Utah) and Utah state senator, to discuss a modern campaign tactic that’s frustrating voters nationwide: political text messages. Senator Pitcher provides an insider’s view on why candidates…
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My guest for Episode #281 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Edward Feinberg, a distinguished expert in restorative dentistry who has dedicated over 40 years to advancing dental care. Dr. Feinberg graduated from Tufts University, was trained by his father, Dr. Elliot Feinberg, a pioneer in full coverage restorative dentistry, and practiced i…
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My guest for Episode #280 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Steve Pereira. He has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, platform and infrastructure engineering, product management, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. Episode page with video, transcript, an…
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My guest for Episode #279 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kay, author of Small Business Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business. Episode page with video, transcript, and more As a business owner for over 35 years, Cynthia Kay has attracted well-known and respected customers from the global Fortune 100…
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My guest for Episode #278 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He’s had 40+ years of experience managing and leading teams. Joe has als…
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My guest for Episode #277 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Derek Leiner, MD, FACP. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Dr. Leiner trained in internal medicine at VCUHealth and the Richmond VA Medical Center. In 2018, he completed a year as Chief Resident for Quality and Safety, a national VA QI and safety training program then began …
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My guest for Episode #276 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tabatha Thorell, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a background in fitness coaching, real estate investing, life coaching, and more. Tabatha, a native of rural Nebraska and mother of five, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success across various industries. With nearly two…
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My guest for Episode #275 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Gottlieb, an inspiring entrepreneur and founder who transformed a modest $3,000 startup into a thriving group of multistate companies valued at nearly $200 million. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Brian’s companies have earned spots on the Inc. 5000 list for four co…
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NFLPA Medical Director Dr. Thom Mayer on NFL Player Safety, Leadership, and Learning from Mistakes
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My guest for Episode #274 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Thom Mayer, the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. Epi…
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In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban reconnects with previous guest, author and speaker Matthew Korban. Since his first appearance in Episode 118, Matthew has been on an exciting journey, culminating in the release of his new book, Footprints in the Sands of Time: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery. Matthew shares the emotional and c…
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My guest for Episode #273 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kerry Siggins, the dynamic CEO and Executive Chair of StoneAge Holdings, a leading manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Under her visionary leadership, StoneAge has achieved consistent double-digit growth, transforming in…
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My guest for Episode #272 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kimberley Milani, the Director of the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership and Co-Founder of its Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program at Ivey Business School in London, Ontario. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She is the co-author of the book Character: What Con…
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My guest for Episode #271 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andrew Davis, Chief Product Officer at AutoRABIT and the author of Mastering Salesforce DevOps. He's also co-author of the new book Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action - with Steve Pereira. Episode page with transcript, video, and more He’s a Salesforce arch…
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My guest for Episode #270 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Megan Gluth-Bohan, a remarkable leader in the chemical industry. Megan is the CEO and owner of Catalynt Solutions, Inc., a prominent U.S.-based chemical distributor, and Chemblend of America, a renowned chemical blending and tolling facility. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MO…
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Guest: Dr. Susan Landers Original Episode: Episode 213 - June 2023 Guest Bio: Dr. Susan Landers is an experienced neonatologist, author, and speaker who focuses on balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood. In her previous episode, we discussed her book "So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood." Summary: In…
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We want to inform our listeners that today's discussion includes adult themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Listener discretion is advised. My guest for Episode #269 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is s J.K Emezi. He’s a pornography addiction recovery coach and Founder of the Porn Reboot System, a system of pornography addictio…
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Finding Clarity Through Mistakes: How Theresa Rose Transforms Brands with Enthusiasm and Precision
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My guest for Episode #268 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Theresa Rose, a Brand and Business Crystallizer, Strategic Co-Creator, and Certified Speaking Professional who works with experts and their businesses to create one-of-a-kind visual brands they can draw on a cocktail napkin. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Using her Cryst…
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're thrilled to reconnect with Terry Iverson, who has just released his second book, "Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing." Terry joined us previously in Episode 74, and today he's back to share insights from his new book and his on…
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Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #267 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Biro, author of the new book Lessons from the Legends: New Applications from the Timeless Wisdom of John Wooden and Pat Summitt. After graduating from Stanford, Brian’s first career was as a swimming coach. He received the prestigious…
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My guest for Episode #266 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is D. Lynn Kelley, the author of Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change (with John Shook). Episode page with video, transcript, and more Lynn currently serves as a senior advisor to BBH Capital Partners. Following a career highlighted by leadership ro…
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Unlocking Sales Success: Doug C. Brown on Coaching for Free, Boosting Close Rates, and Achieving 684% Sales Growth
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My guest for Episode #265 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is a conversation with Doug C. Brown, CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, about his journey from coaching people for free to becoming a renowned sales growth expert. Doug shares the story of his favorite mistake—coaching people for free—and how it taught him the importance of charging for his se…
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Welcome to another special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're delighted to welcome back Phebe Trotman, who has just released her second book, "Never Quit on a Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience." Phebe previously joined us in Episode 233, and today she's here to share more about her new …
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Family, Tradition, and Mistakes: The Unique Distilling Journey of Joyce Nethery at Jeptha Creed
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My guest for Episode #264 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Joyce Nethery, the master distiller and CEO of Jeptha Creed Distillery. Episode page with video, transcript, and more With a rich background in chemical engineering and a unique journey through teaching and distillation, Joyce brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the world of Bo…
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My guest for Episode #263 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John St.Pierre, an entrepreneurial strategist, business growth advisor, and co-host of the “Entrepreneurs United Podcast” — with Rich Hoffman. They recently had me as a guest. Episode page with video, transcript, and more John has over 25 years of experience co-founding and growing suc…
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John was a guest in Episode 242 in January 2024. That episode: https://markgraban.com/mistake242 Welcome to a pecial bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake" with your host, Mark Graban! In this episode, we're catching up with John Rossman, who has just released his latest book, "Big Bet Leadership: Your Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era.…
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Embracing Failure: Jennifer Heemstra's Path to Innovation, Scientific Research, and Leadership
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My guest for Episode #262 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jennifer Heemstra. She is Chair and Professor of Chemistry, the Charles Allen Thomas Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Her research makes use of the ability of nucleic acids to self-assemble and recognize other m…
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My guest for Episode #261 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Andrew Wilner, a board-certified internist, neurologist, and epilepsy specialist. In 1982, he discovered that locum tenens was the perfect solution for achieving work/life balance as a physician and writer. Dr. Wilner has practiced locum tenens in a variety of inpatient, outpatient…
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My guest for Episode #260 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rachel Burch. She’s a lawyer turned transformational coach and stand-up comedian. EPISODE PAGE with video, transcript, and more As host of the chart-topping podcast Love Before 100, Rachel chronicles her journey to find love while making her way down a dating scavenger hunt/bucket list…
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We're joined again by Ellen Patnaude, who was a guest back in Episode 141 in February 2022. Oops! I uploaded the wrong file the first time!!! What's new for Ellen? She's the author of TWO books that have been released since then. I Thought You Knew...: Confessions of a Chronic Assumer (and How You Can Stop Guessing Your Way Through Important Intera…
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My guest for Episode #259 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Michele DeFilippo, the Founder of 1106 Design, LLC, started in 2001 to work with authors to help them take advantage of opportunities in the changing industry of book publishing – providing one-stop publishing services from manuscript to market. Episode page with video, transcript, and…
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My guest for Episode #258 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Michael Bloom, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Praktio, an online learning company whose mission is “to create space for learning through mistakes.” Episode page with transcript, video, and more Before leaving to run Praktio full time, Michael was the founding director of the Tran…
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My guest for Episode #257 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Chris Lewicki, an Astrofuturist, Engineer, and Entrepreneur who is interested in developing strong, thoughtful foundations for the near-future space economy. Episode page with transcript and more He’s a multi-time co-founder. He first co-founded and was CEO of Planetary Resources Inc. …
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Embracing Life's Twists: A Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Unexpected Opportunities with Ann Swanson
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My guest for Episode #256 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Ann Swanson, the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-…
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Bonus: Sarah Lohse’s Update & Key to Effective Communication: Storytelling (Her New Book: "Open This Book")
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Bonus Episode Update with Sarah Lohse: Unearthing the Power of Storytelling Her episode of "My Favorite Mistake" Today's episode of "My Favorite Mistake" features Sarah Lohse, founder of Favorite Daughter Media and author of "Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders." Sarah illuminates storytelling's potential as a power…
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Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #255 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Terry Bartley. He is a high school journalism, literature, and English teacher and writer of the new collection of short stories, Tyranny of the Fey. Terry is the host of the podcast “Most Writers are Fans,” about the intersection between w…
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My guest for Episode #254 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Gina Mundy, author of the book A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth: Expecting the Best: Using the Power of Knowledge to Help You Deliver a Healthy Baby. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Gina is an attorney who specializes in childbirth cases. Throughout her career, Gina…
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My guest for Episode #253 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Julian Reeve, former Musical Director for the musical Hamilton and CEO of Perfect Equilibrium, Inc., a firm that provides consulting services related to employee burnout and retention. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Julian graduated with honors from Anglia Ruskin Univers…
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Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #252 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Russell K. Jack. He’s a retired US Senior Federal Air Marshal, working in that role from 2002 to 2022. Russell previously served five years as a Federal Police Officer. And previously served five years in the Colorado Army National Guard an…
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My guest for Episode #251 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Elaine Hart, the Chief Banana Officer at Power Fitness Events. She’s a resilient fitness enthusiast and former luxury event manager at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Overcoming challenges including anorexia, she discovered strength in fitness and …
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In this episode, host Mark Graban reflects on 250 episodes, sharing a few clips, admitting a few mistakes, and telling a few stories. Kevin Harrington episode Mark Teich episode Rep. Will Hurd episode Rep. Adam Smith episode Sofie Roux episode Tom Peters episode Video of Karyn Ross and her suitcase由Mark Graban
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My guest for Episode #250 (!!!) of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Stephen Shedletzky or “Shed” to his friends. He is a sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, — As a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. Episode …
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My guest for Episode #249 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed. She is a keynote speaker, international podcaster, three times published author, and entrepreneur, who has owned and operated health and wellness companies over the past 30 years. Episode page Early in her career, she became the first female trainer for the Phila…
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My guest for Episode #248 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Bruno Pešec, A Croatian living in Norway. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Bruno Pešec helps business leaders innovate profitably. He is the rare innovator who can claim he's worked on a regulation-defying freight train and an award-winning board game. In addition to his c…
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My guest for Episode #247 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is April Shprintz, owner of her firm, Driven Outcomes. She’s is a leading sales expert and business accelerator, having generated over $1.2 billion in direct revenue in different roles. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She is also the creator of The Generosity Culture® and th…
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