Leading Through Failure Is The Relentless Way

In today's episode of the Potential Leader Lab Podcast, I challenge you to shift your perspective and talk about failure as a verb, rather than a noun.

Our discussion will begin by deconstructing difference between "illusions" and "delusions". Why? Because in today’s cultural climate, there is a such strong emphasis on success that it's crucial for leaders to step back and better understand why we desire success in the first place, and how we might measure it differently.

Failure shouldn’t be seen as a detour from our path; rather, it is the path itself. It's the proof that we're making an effort. Viewing failure as something to fear or as a label can be detrimental. Instead, we should reframe failure as a commitment—an intentional part of our growth process.

Success comes from open discussion of both successes and failures as opportunities for learning and improvement. Embracing failure as a valuable part of life helps overcome the stigma surrounding it.

As always, I will leave you with some practical tips, including 4 unique concepts that you can put into action and continue your own evolution.  Sound good?

Let’s get started...

Top Takeaways from this Week's Potential Leader Lab

• Reframe Failure as Proof of Effort: Instead of viewing failure as a stopping point, see it as a commitment and testament to effort. Failure signals that you're trying, learning, and pushing boundaries essential for personal and professional growth.

• Set Failure Targets: Don’t shy away from attempting challenging tasks. Establishing failure goals encourages risk-taking and increases chances of success. Think about failure as part of the process, not a detour.

• Radical Transparency and Community: Share your failures openly and constructively. Surround yourself with a supportive network that challenges you to take calculated risks and holds you accountable.

Key Moments in this Week's Leadership Podcast

• 05:40 Concern Over Perception of Failure

• 08:40 Growth Through Failure

• 12:27 Embrace Failure to Overcome Fear

• 15:31 "Embracing Failure with Humility"

• 18:34 Innovation Requires Embracing Failure

Take Home Resources

• Hard Goals : The Secret to Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be – 2010 by Mark Murphy
• Enroll in The Emerging Leader Toolkit - by Perry Maughmer