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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"
OverviewDiscover how Mark Graban’s My Favorite Mistake podcast and his Shingo Award-winning book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, provide groundbreaking insights into lean management, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. This resource is essential for business leaders seeking to drive continuous improvement and harness… Read More "Business Insights from “My Favorite Mistake”: Lessons in Learning and Innovation"
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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]"
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"
This news story caught my eye the other day — actually, it was my ears (my mistake) as I was listening to NPR: The Groundlings Theatre celebrates 50 years of wild and wacky characters As you can read there, they learn from their mistakes, failures, and “bombs”: “You bomb so… Read More "Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone: Lessons from The Groundlings Theatre’s 50 Years of Creativity"
