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This week, the football world lost a legend: Jim Marshall, the Minnesota Vikings ironman best known for his resilience, leadership, and—yes—one unforgettable mistake. He passed away at 87, having etched his name into NFL history for far more than one play. Marshall’s infamous “wrong way run” in 1964, when he… Read More "Honoring Jim Marshall: The Ironman Who Ran the Wrong Way—and Kept Going"
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even four-star generals make mistakes. 🪖 That’s not a punchline. It’s a powerful truth—one we often forget. On a recent episode of The Daily Show, General Stanley McChrystal, retired four-star general and former commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, shared something striking: “None of us is perfect.… Read More "Even Four-Star Generals Make Mistakes"
Here is a ChatGPT-generated summary of my book. Check out a free sample here. “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation” by Mark Graban explores the crucial role that mistakes play in personal and organizational growth. Graban’s central thesis is that mistakes, when approached with… Read More "A Short Summary of The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation by Mark Graban"
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Thanks to the Shingo Institute for allowing me to present this webinar recently: Introduction Hello, everyone; I’m Mark Graban. I’m excited to share some insights with you today about how mistakes can drive continuous improvement and innovation. Let’s dive into this topic by exploring how we can turn mistakes into… Read More "Embracing Mistakes to Drive Continuous Improvement [Webinar]"
Read the introduction in other languages Introduction “Quelle est votre erreur préférée ?” Lorsque j’ai posé cette question à 200 personnes à succès, j’ai découvert que mes invités de podcast possédaient une combinaison admirable de confiance et d’humilité. Ils ont partagé des histoires, des réflexions et des leçons, y compris… Read More "Introduction to “The Mistakes That Make Us” in French"
In the news from my hometown of Livonia, Michigan: 12-year-old served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse in Livonia From the story: The bartender confirmed that they had made a big mistake – they added alcohol to the slushy drink, Collins said. “It was supposed to be a virgin daiquiri, but it… Read More "A Dangerous Mistake: Serving Alcohol to a Minor"
