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- Recipient of the Shingo Publication AwardIn The Mistakes That Make Us, Mark Graban, author of the bestselling Lean Hospitals, shares stories and insights from his popular podcast, "My Favorite Mistake," to teach leaders and teams how to create a culture of continuous improvement where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth.Drawing on interviews with over 200 successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders, Graban reveals how to transform mistakes into breakthroughs and cultivate a workplace where employees feel safe to experiment, innovate, and take risks.This book will help you: Build a psychologically safe environment where employees can speak up without fear of punishmentDevelop a growth mindset that embraces challenges and sees setbacks as learning opportunitiesImplement practical tools and techniques for preventing mistakes, identifying root causes, and driving continuous improvementCreate a culture of rewarded vulnerability that fosters trust, collaboration, and innovationThe Mistakes That Make Us is an essential guide for any leader who wants to create a high-performing organization that thrives on learning and innovation.
- Author(s): Mark Graban
- 224 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Management
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About the Book
Sharing stories and insights from his popular podcast, "My Favorite Mistake," along with his own work experiences, Mark Graban shows how leaders can cultivate a culture of learning from mistakes.
Book Synopsis
Recipient of the Shingo Publication Award
In The Mistakes That Make Us, Mark Graban, author of the bestselling Lean Hospitals, shares stories and insights from his popular podcast, "My Favorite Mistake," to teach leaders and teams how to create a culture of continuous improvement where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth.
Drawing on interviews with over 200 successful entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders, Graban reveals how to transform mistakes into breakthroughs and cultivate a workplace where employees feel safe to experiment, innovate, and take risks.
This book will help you:
- Build a psychologically safe environment where employees can speak up without fear of punishment
- Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges and sees setbacks as learning opportunities
- Implement practical tools and techniques for preventing mistakes, identifying root causes, and driving continuous improvement
- Create a culture of rewarded vulnerability that fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation
The Mistakes That Make Us is an essential guide for any leader who wants to create a high-performing organization that thrives on learning and innovation. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to unlock the power of mistakes and achieve extraordinary results.
Review Quotes
"At last! A book about errors, flubs, and screwups that pushes beyond platitudes and actually shows how to enlist our mistakes as engines of learning, growth, and progress."
* Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE, WHEN, and THE POWER OF REGRET
"This is a book I'll be recommending to colleagues and friends for years to come."
* Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL
"Mark's exhibition of errors, in The Mistakes That Make Us, not only acknowledges a core human experience that is frequently concealed but also fosters a feeling of togetherness among his audience, inspiring us to persevere in their pursuit of education and personal development."
* Jim McCann, founder & chairman, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.
"...weaves in the tenets for success with real-world examples and lessons that readers can apply right away. It would be a mistake not to read this book!"
* Karen Martin, President & Founder TKMG, Inc. and TKMG Academy, Inc.
"... delves into the ways we can use errors to help build and foster a culture of understanding and continuous improvement."
* Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way
"... a brilliant treatment of this topic that helps us frame mistakes properly, detach them from fear, and see them as expectations, not exceptions."
* Timothy R. Clark, PhD, Author of The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety
"Another useful book from Mark Graban!"
* Zeynep Ton, author of The Case for Good Jobs
"It would be a BIG mistake to ignore this wisdom!"
* Richard Sheridan, CEO & Chief Storyteller, Menlo Innovations