Failure is the secret to success. Our failures are agents of inspiration, iteration, and innovation.
Dr. Amy Edmondson is the Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School and her newest book "Right Kind of Wrong" is all about how we can change our relationship with failures and start “failing well.”
This is…A Bit of Optimism.
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Aug 25
How to Trust Yourself When Everyone Has an Opinion with Love Thy Nader's Mary Holland Nader
Maybe this sounds familiar: you finally get the opportunity you've been waiting for, and the voice in your head says, "I'm not ready, I don't belong here." Now imagine hearing that voice with millions of people watching. Mary Holland Nader has lived it. She never dreamed of fame, ... Show More
58m 7s
Aug 18
What Happens When You Bet on Yourself with Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt
Maybe you know the feeling: everyone around you seems to be getting ahead, and every hour you spend on something "frivolous" — the hobby, the detour, the game on a Sunday afternoon — feels like falling behind. Brendan Hunt's career is proof those hours are never wasted. The detou ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2023
The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
<p>Ever been paralyzed by the fear of failing or judged by your mistakes? You're not alone. From school tests to career flops, we've all faced moments that shook our confidence. But what if failure is not an enemy but a stepping stone to success? My guest today, Amy Edmondson, is ... Show More
56m 36s
Sep 2023
Amy Edmondson On the Science of Failing Well — Radically Candid Conversations 5 | 18
Kim and Amy welcome Amy C. Edmondson, the Novartis professor of leadership and management at the Harvard Business School and author of several books, including The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth and Right ... Show More
51m 39s
Jan 2024
How to fail successfully, with Amy Edmondson, PhD, and Samuel West, PhD
Remember New Coke? Colgate frozen lasagna? The Hawaii chair? History is littered with commercial failures. Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, PhD, author of “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well,” and organizational psychologist Samuel West, PhD, curator ... Show More
50m 34s
Jul 2025
Intelligent failure with Amy Edmondson | from Behind the Money
This week, we’re bringing you an episode from the FT’s Behind the Money podcast: Every year, the Financial Times selects the most outstanding business book of the year. For 2023, the top pick is a book about failure. The FT’s senior business writer Andrew Hill sits down with the ... Show More
31m 39s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>----</p> <p>A Harvard Business School professor discusses how to get good at "intelligent failure."</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://amyc ... Show More
