In most cultures, failure is frowned upon. We often blame others for what goes wrong, rather than reflect on the reasons for falling short and what we can take from the experience moving forward.

Medical errors remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide, rivaling heart disease and cancer. Yet while medicine has ...

Contrary to the widespread belief that people learn from their mistakes, new science suggests that failure is not always the best teacher. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Clark ...

While discussing inventions, Thomas Edison’s associate, Walter S. Mallory, once said to him, “Isn’t it a shame that with the tremendous amount of work you have done, you haven’t been able to get any ...

Failure doesn’t get easier with time. Even after nearly two decades of leading teams, navigating challenges and building lasting partnerships, the sting of falling short still hits hard, especially ...

Why is it that we can learn more from failure than success? While it may seem illogical, it’s true. It appears that the pain we associate with failure weighs heavier and sticks with us longer than the ...

Leaders think they drive accountability. Their teams disagree. The gap reveals how explanation replaces investigation—and why failures keep repeating. Your team ...

Imagine you are watching a movie, a delightfully engaging and entertaining film. Now imagine that the person sitting next to you is an acclaimed director, an expert at making movies. Will you see the ...

Redefine failure by viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and innovation. Cultivate an environment where team members feel safe to share vulnerabilities and ideas openly. This fosters trust, ...

In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, guest Chris Logan shares a rare and candid perspective on embracing failure in the fire service. At 44, Logan challenged himself by attempting Georgia’s Smoke ...

One of the biggest advantages private companies have over government programs is their appetite for risk, says SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell. “When you’re using taxpayer direct dollars to ...