Episode 27: 10 Worst Decisions: Failure as a Stepping Stone to Growth

There are no victories without setbacks. In this episode of Veteran Led, John Berry reflects on the standout mistakes he has made during the development of his professional career. He emphasizes the importance of discussing failures and shares valuable lessons learned from each mistake. From not investing enough in team development to being too present, John provides insights that can help listeners avoid similar pitfalls in their own endeavors.

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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Mistake 1: Insufficient team development
1:35 - Mistakes 2-3: Not top-grading, holding vendors accountable
2:02 - Mistakes 4-5: Overcommitting, hiring without process
2:29 - Mistake 6: Failing to communicate vision
3:14 - Mistake 7: Excessive risk focus
3:37 - Mistake 8: Not hiring recruiters sooner
4:05 - Mistake 9: Purchasing vaporware software
4:51 - Mistake 10: Being too present
5:24 - After action review: Listing mistakes

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