EPISODE · Nov 12, 2020 · 25 MIN
Getting Fired for Solving the Problem: Audie Penn’s Favorite Mistake
from My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership · host Mark Graban
Management consultant Show notes: http://www.markgraban.com/mistake18 My guest for Episode #18 is Audie Penn, an operational performance consultant at Audie Penn Consulting. In today's episode, Audie tells a story about a job that he got fired from early in his career. Audie got results, but got fired, he thinks, for making people look bad for solving what had been viewed as a long-unsolvable problem. We talk about the importance of relationships and organizational politics and his lessons learned from that episode. He's now become a successful consultant, proof positive that we can build upon mistakes to end up stronger and better off for them. We also talk about what Audie calls "the dignity of work," which I think is a very important concept. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/favorite-mistake/support
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Audie Penn tells the story of an early career mistake that still shapes his work today: solving a long-standing operational problem—and getting fired for it. What looked like a technical win exposed deeper issues of leadership insecurity, culture, and workplace politics. This episode explores lean leadership beyond tools, including Kanban, respect for people, and what Audie calls the “dignity of work.” It’s a must-listen for leaders and consultants who want real improvement without damaging trust or relationships.
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