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August 10, 2023

Learning from Mistakes: How to Turn a Setback into a Useful Change

Mistakes can become stepping stones when we change something because of what we learned. The mistake itself does not do that work for us. We have to examine what happened, respond constructively, and try a better approach. The original reflection and interview below appeared in an earlier draft but were… Read More "Learning from Mistakes: How to Turn a Setback into a Useful Change"

by Mark Graban 1,250 Views Leave a comment

August 9, 2023

Have a Backup Plan for When Mistakes Inevitably Occur

This post is material cut from earlier drafts of my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation. Karin Reed is the author of multiple books and is the CEO of a training firm called Speaker Dynamics. She was previously an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist. But mistakes… Read More "Have a Backup Plan for When Mistakes Inevitably Occur"

by Mark Graban 1,153 Views Leave a comment

August 6, 2023

Plan for the Possibility That You’re Wrong, Prepare to Learn and Grow

What follows in this post is material that was cut from earlier drafts of my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation. When we think about a small test of change, we consciously expect the possibility of being wrong. Many organizations think about implementing… Read More "Plan for the Possibility That You’re Wrong, Prepare to Learn and Grow"

by Mark Graban 1,179 Views Leave a comment

July 31, 2023

Celebrate Mistakes and Learn like CEO Stephen King

This is an excerpt from The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, based on an episode of the “My Favorite Mistake” podcast. Stephen King (not the famous novelist) is the CEO of GrowthForce, a company that provides accounting and bookkeeping services. Stephen says learning from… Read More "Celebrate Mistakes and Learn like CEO Stephen King"

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July 26, 2023

How Leaders Can Respond to Mistakes Without Blame or Shame

When somebody makes a mistake, it is easy to focus on what they should have done differently. As a leader, I also want to ask: what did I contribute to the situation, and what can I help change? That question gives us a place to act. Here’s some material that… Read More "How Leaders Can Respond to Mistakes Without Blame or Shame"

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July 7, 2023

We All Make Mistakes, So Let’s Celebrate Politicians Who Admit Them

We all make mistakes, but it’s shocking to hear a politician admit one. Napoleon Bonaparte said, “In politics… never retreat, never retract… never admit a mistake.” Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently took a swipe at his former boss, now Presidential primary opponent Donald Trump, for believing he has… Read More "We All Make Mistakes, So Let’s Celebrate Politicians Who Admit Them"

by Mark Graban 1,308 Views 1 Comment

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