A small nugget from my conversation with the folks at @workhuman.bsky.social Building a truly fearless org requires work at all levels. Education, leadership messaging, and feedback are great ways to start! #PsychologicalSafety #Leadership

2nd place can feel disastrous, but the sting of “almost” is less a verdict on your potential than an invitation to hone it My new article in @fastcompany.com, written w/ Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, is all about how near misses can teach us more than successes: www.fastcompany.com/91345595/the...

I'm joining Stephen M. R. Covey & Liz Wiseman on June 16 @ 1 PM EST to discuss the current challenges leaders are facing + strategies for creating effective change amidst uncertainty & disruption I hope to see you there! Register: www.franklincovey.com/events/webca...

Sometimes failure can be a gift. Failing a calculus exam in college was caused by my inadequate studying. But it forced me to ask myself hard questions about the work I truly loved—and that which I was likely doing to please others. In what ways has #failure shown up as a gift in your life?

We can't erase human error, but we can aim for zero harm Complex failures—ones caused by an accumulation of many little things—require multiple layers of defense to combat Learning from past failures, welcoming false alarms, & building #PsychologicalSafety are great ways to start 📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

Are you operating in a healthy #failure culture? Organizations and teams that have #PsychologicalSafety will hear more negatives—not because they are less capable—but because they feel comfortable speaking up about problems, concerns, & questions So, did your team score more 🟩 or 🟥?

I call "failing well" a science for a reason…because it's much more than a catchy term #FailingWell describes the systematic approach to understanding failure: how we think about, talk about, & learn from them It takes practice & dedication to fail well, but these 5 practices can help you start!

The act of learning is a conscious one. Be curious, ask questions, & challenge your existing beliefs. It's the only way to grow beyond the status quo and progress—as individuals, communities, and society as a whole Listen: talentdevelopmentleaderpodcast.libsyn.com/embracing-in...

It's all too common to interpret failures as painful evidence that we're not good enough. But a learning frame is not only healthier, it’s more rational, more motivating, & more in tune with the uncertainty and constant challenges found in any life or job. More in #RightKindOfWrong📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

The Fearless Organization has launched as a videobook on LIT! In just 37 minutes, you'll get practical insights on how to create #PsychologicalSafety & high-performing teams. Creating this was a wonderful experience...I'm thrilled to have it out in the world! 🎥 litvideobooks.com/the-fearless...

Too often, great ideas go unheard, mistakes go unspoken, & teams hold back instead of speaking up That's why I'm thrilled to share #TheFearlessOrganization is coming to LIT, transforming key insights from my book into a dynamic videobook designed for busy leaders Here's a sneak peek before 03/18!

When we experiment, we hope our hypotheses are right. But we must act to know for sure. You might be experimenting with a new hairstyle rather than a chemical to separate RNA, but there is no substitute for action! More in #RightKindOfWrong 📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

The first time you try something new—and several times after that—you won't achieve mastery. If you do, perhaps it's time to call Guinness World Records! Instead, focus on the satisfaction of improving and celebrate your progress as you learn 👏👏👏 More in #RightKindOfWrong: bit.ly/RKWBook

...and when we put that acceptance to use in learning & improving! The most successful teams openly discuss the chance that things will go wrong. This nurtures the #PsychologicalSafety you need for people to speak up quickly, & that's what #FailingWell is all about #RightKindOfWrong bit.ly/RKWBook

This will be a fun one! I'm interviewing Rick Williams about his new book, Create the Future, at the Harvard Club in Boston on Feb 25 We'll discuss how to make better decisions & navigate uncertainty…the event is open to all, so I hope too see you there Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/create-the...

I'm a huge fan of the work @burkeoptimist.bsky.social does to encourage (and accomplish!) a hopeful vision for our future We could all use a little more hope right now, so getting the opportunity to appear on their Blue Sky podcast was an honor Listen🎙 www.theoptimisminstitute.com/episodes/amy...

Why is learning from #failure so difficult? Our natural motivation to protect our self-image & avoid shame makes it hard to confront our failures constructively. The good news? This skill can be improved with practice. Next time you experience failure, ask: What's 1 new thing I learned from this?

While it's true face-to-face time is essential for fostering #PsychologicalSafety, strict RTO mandates (which often breed distrust) are not the solution Instead, we should inspire workers to return to the office on their own terms New article in @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/ryanan...

What makes a #failure intelligent? Here are my four key attributes: 1. Takes place in new territory 2. Working toward a clear, desired goal 3. Informed by available knowledge 4. No larger than necessary (A bonus attribute is that the failure's lessons are learned and used to guide next steps.)

As I say often, failures are investments we've already paid for. Growth comes from making the most of these investments: learning what we can, pivoting when needed, & taking smart steps forward 🎙️Listen to my Finding Mastery podcast episode for more! findingmastery.com/podcasts/amy...

You're not alone if #failure makes you feel disappointed or embarrassed. But instead of pushing those feelings away, push yourself to be curious! Learning from failure is necessary to reap its benefits. Confront the facts rationally. Stop & think about what went wrong so as to inform your next step

For anyone looking to improve their #leadership skills or prioritize personal growth in the new year, I'll be joining Heather Younger for a webinar on January 28th at 1 PM EST We'll discuss her new book The Art of Self-Leadership (out February 11th) & host a live Q&A! Register now: bit.ly/4haOKMo

In order for teams & orgs to benefit from intelligent failures, you need to share them openly When an #IntelligentFailure goes undiscussed, others may repeat the same experiment. The result? Inefficiency Sharing failures helps encourage innovation, cultivate closer relationships, & combat shame

The Torrey Canyon oil spill. NASA's Columbia shuttle disaster. The Notre Dame fire. While not all complex failures occur on such a grand scale, they do all come from a 'perfect storm' of missed signals, deviations from procedure, & other smaller failures But catching & preventing them is possible:

Learning from #failure is difficult for a host of reasons. Maybe we ignore it or don't speak up. Maybe it threatens our self-esteem or triggers feelings of shame The 'learning-from-failure' process isn’t easy. But the more we practice, the more we can learn & grow 📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

Honored that my Management Today podcast episode was their 6th most popular of 2024! What a wonderful discussion on risk-taking, healthy team culture, & why we shouldn't fear #failure 🎙️ It's in great company alongside episodes from @bobsutton.net and others www.managementtoday.co.uk/management-t...

Management Today’s most popular podcast episodes of 2024

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If you’re feeling nervous about your 2025 resolutions, remember: venturing into new territory necessarily comes with unexpected challenges & discoveries. It's not about getting it right the first time. Learn from setbacks and use that knowledge to try again! #HappyNewYear everyone! 🎉

Fallibility is a part of who we are We can learn to live joyfully with our fallibility & that starts with learning how to fail well: preventing basic failures, anticipating complex ones, & cultivating the appetite for more intelligent failures 📕Quote from pg264 in #RightKindOfWrong bit.ly/RKWBook

"Sins of omission are every bit as important as the actual acts that may have contributed to the fire." The Notre Dame fire was a classic case of complex #failure, one we can & should learn from to prevent future failures Read now: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

How Notre-Dame disaster perhaps could’ve been avoided— Harvard Gazette

HBS case study examines complicated series of mishaps, operational breakdowns that allowed a small roof fire to become a catastrophic blaze.

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How do you diagnose a #failure? Start by looking at the cause & context in which the failure occurs If your failure took place in a novel context and stemmed from well-researched experimentation, it's likely an #IntelligentFailure! Grab a copy of my 📕 #RightKindOfWrong for more.. bit.ly/RKWBook