369. We All Make Mistakes, Chapter Two with Mark Graban

Ever made a mistake and wished you could turn back time? This week on the Better Call Daddy Show, we're diving into the power of embracing our errors with special guest Mark Graban. Discover how to transform mishaps into opportunities and why creating a space for safe failure is key to innovation and growth. Listen in for an episode filled with laughter, learning, and a little bit of daddy wisdom. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that might just change the way you view your next blunder. Tune in now! Reena Friedman Watts and Mark Graban reunite for a candid conversation about the delicate art of navigating mistakes. Mark, an expert in lean management and author of the book "My Favorite Mistake," dives deep into the complexities of human error, the power of admitting our blunders, and the transformative potential of learning from them. Mark's insights extend beyond the personal, touching on systemic issues in healthcare, the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, and the subtle yet significant differences between various types of mistakes. With anecdotes ranging from pizza-making to political campaigns, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to embrace their imperfections and turn missteps into stepping stones for growth.Join host Reena and her father, Wayne Friedman, as they explore the multifaceted nature of mistakes with Mark. It's an engaging dialogue that will leave you pondering the role of errors in our lives and how we can foster environments where it's safe to be human. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Mark and explore his work:- Book Website: mistakesbook.com- Personal Website: markgraban.com- Podcast: mistakespodcast.com- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markgraban Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Reena:- Website: bettercalldaddy.com- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts- Twitter: twitter.com/reenareena- Instagram: instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts- Instagram Podcast: instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast We love hearing from you. Drop us a review, help more people find the show, and let us know what you enjoy and what you'd like to hear next. Share this episode with someone who could benefit from Mark's insights on mistakes and continue the conversation. (00:00) This is the better call daddy show. Each week I interview a guest, share stories with my dad (01:49) Mark Graban talks about making mistakes with Zoom and parenting (04:35) Talk to me about why you decided to record it yourself (13:50) How do we react to mistakes, and what are we doing to prevent mistakes (20:25) How did you start your podcast about mistakes? Talk about your origin story (23:21) So whats your favorite mistake? So we all know what the word mistake means (27:09) Bill Clinton says he tried marijuana, but he didn't inhale (28:28) Did you ever talk to your parents about mistakes? Are there any mistakes they made (30:17) When companies make mistakes, sometimes there is a lack of trust after the mistake (32:38) A lot of mistakes are caused by human error, not bad processes (35:14) You've written a bunch of books, you've done a couple podcasts (37:28) You shifted from traditional publisher process to what some would call self publishing (39:33) People should come on your podcast and talk about other topics, not just books (41:46) mistakes or lessons that you've learned from podcasting (47:01) Mark Graban says he doesn't remember who suggested he write a book (50:29) The episode's essence is about mistakes. And this shows that this is not a mistakeRemember, it's not about being mistake-free, but about how we respond and grow from them. Share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that it's okay to make mistakes—as long as we're learning along the way. Show notes created by https://headliner.app --- 🎙️ Thanks for podcasting with Headliner! My Favorite Mistakes Mark Graban Part 1 if you liked this episode https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/169-the-best-mistake-mark-graban/