Higher Ed Pulse

Failing Forward: Big Flubs of the Past

Episode Summary

Seth and Mallory candidly share some of their most memorable professional failures and the invaluable lessons they learned from them. From a pricey launch party oversight to a marketing and enrollment coordination mishap, they discuss how these blunders have shaped their approach to work and leadership. Tune in for an honest and humorous look at how embracing and learning from mistakes can lead to growth and success.

Episode Notes

Seth and Mallory candidly share some of their most memorable professional failures and the invaluable lessons they learned from them. From a pricey launch party oversight to a marketing and enrollment coordination mishap, they discuss how these blunders have shaped their approach to work and leadership. Tune in for an honest and humorous look at how embracing and learning from mistakes can lead to growth and success.

Key Takeaways:

• Origami Challenge: Seth's personal journey to fold 1,000 paper cranes as a symbol of hope and self-reflection.
• Failing Forward: Acknowledging that failures are essential for growth and improvement in any career.
• Overspending Lesson: Mallory’s costly mistake at an AMA launch party highlights the importance of setting clear limits and planning for contingencies.
• Under-Communication: Seth’s marketing campaign blunder at a previous job underscores the necessity of coordinating with all relevant teams.
• Over-Communication: A misstep in over-communicating an idea at UCLA teaches the value of listening and understanding before presenting new concepts.
• Website Redesign Woes: Mallory's recent challenge with Enrollify's website relaunch emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and proper execution.