On Corporate America and Cultivating a Learning Culture with Mark Graban

On this episode, host Scott Goodrich is joined by author and entrepreneur consultant Mark Graban. Mark introduces his new book, "The Mistakes That Make Us," and shares his background in entrepreneurship. He talks about how they work with companies to address the culture around mistakes and shift away from punitive measures. Mark explores the connection between lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and psychological safety. He discusses the importance of learning from mistakes and creating a safe environment for growth. Who is Mark?Mark Graban is an entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker, author, and consultant. He published his latest book, "The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation," which draws inspiration from his renowned podcast series, "My Favorite Mistake."Mark is a highly skilled professional who specializes in fostering a winning workplace culture. With a focus on Psychological Safety and Problem Solving, Mark offers his expertise as a speaker, facilitator, and coach to help people and teams thrive.With a wealth of experience in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and software startups, he is a seasoned leader well-versed in the "Lean" methodology, change management, and continuous improvement methods.Connect with Mark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgraban Website: https://www.mistakesbook.com/ Website: https://www.markgraban.com/ 
Episode Highlight:[0:00] Intro[1:24] A brief background on Mark and his career[6:42] From employee to solopreneur[7:42] Flexibility and variety in solopreneurship[11:32] Ups and downs as a solopreneur[14:06] From podcast idea to interviewing Kevin Harrington[19:43] Psychological Safety: Owning your mistakes[24:52] Toyota's culture of learning from errors[27:43] Cultivating a culture of learning from mistakes[29:48] Challenging punitive culture and fostering psychological safety[33:43] The power of admitting mistakes in healthcare[34:58] What's next for Mark[36:53] Rapid-fire questions[42:10] Where to find Mark's book[42:58] Outro
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