Ep 26: Adam Talks About Making Mistakes, and Speaks With Mark Graban, Host of the "My Favorite Mistake" Podcast

Beyond The Microphone: A Podcast About Podcasters

In this episode of Beyond The Microphone, host Adam Baruh sits down with Mark Graban, host of the podcast "My Favorite Mistake" and author of the book "The Mistakes That Make Us". They delve into the importance of acknowledging and learning from mistakes, both in personal and professional spheres. The conversation explores how a culture of learning from errors can lead to innovation and growth, and why chasing perfection might be a barrier to progress.
**Key Topics Discussed:**
1. **Chasing Perfection:** Adam opens up about the pitfalls of waiting for everything to be perfect before starting a project and how this can hinder progress.
2. **The Entrepreneurial Mindset:** Adam shares insights on the importance of going for it and evolving over time, rather than being paralyzed by the need for extensive planning.
3. **Changing Landscapes:** The discussion touches on the need for adaptability in business and podcasting, especially with the rise of AI and platforms like ChatGPT.
4. **Mistakes as Learning Opportunities:** Mark Graban talks about his podcast and book, focusing on how organizations can benefit from a culture that learns from mistakes instead of punishing them.
5. **The Human Aspect of Mistakes:** Both Adam and Mark discuss the psychological and emotional elements involved when people make mistakes and how empathy plays a crucial role in dealing with them.
6. **Repeating Mistakes:** Strategies for employers and managers to handle repeated mistakes in a way that promotes learning and improvement.
7. **Self-Awareness and Growth:** The importance of self-awareness and self-talk in processing and learning from mistakes.
8. **Highlights and Validation:** Mark shares a memorable experience with Jim McCann of 1-800-Flowers and how it validated the importance of embracing mistakes.
**Guest Bio:**
Mark Graban is an author, speaker, and consultant in the field of organizational improvement. He hosts the podcast "My Favorite Mistake," where he interviews successful individuals about their most insightful errors. Mark's work centers around creating cultures of continuous learning and innovation, and his recent book offers an alternative approach to understanding and leveraging the power of mistakes in the workplace.
**Resources Mentioned:**
- Mark Graban's podcast: "My Favorite Mistake" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-mistake-navigating-business-and-career/id1527152217
- Mark Graban's book: "The Mistakes That Make Us" on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Mistakes-That-Make-Cultivating-Innovation/dp/B0CDZN4NX6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DSUHARU22U7V&keywords=mark+graban&qid=1704433582&sprefix=mark+graban%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-1
- StrengthsFinder 2.0 on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath-audiobook/dp/B01J6JABUO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=342LCQAHJ529G&keywords=strengthsfinder&qid=1704433616&s=audible&sprefix=strengthsfi%2Caudible%2C115&sr=1-1
**Connect with Mark Graban:**
- Website: https://www.markgraban.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgraban/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgraban
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