257: Why Punishing Mistakes Quietly Kills Workplace Innovation | Mark Graban

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Mark Graban, organizational learning expert, author, and host of the My Favorite Mistake podcast, helps leaders build cultures where honesty, learning, and psychological safety drive innovation. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Mark Graban explore leadership, organizational culture, continuous improvement, and why learning from mistakes is essential to long-term performance.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Mark Graban’s Journey:

  • Punishing mistakes creates fear and silence—learning cultures grow faster because people speak up early

  • Psychological safety isn’t soft; it measurably improves quality, innovation, and retention

  • Leaders who model vulnerability set the tone for trust, experimentation, and continuous improvement

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Mark’s insights have been featured across healthcare, manufacturing, and business leadership communities worldwide.

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