October 13, 2026

The Failure Dividend: How Executives Profit from Imperfect Rollouts and Mistakes (Episode # 541U)

In this episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” Dr. Karen explores how executive leaders move beyond perfectionism, recognize mistakes early, and use valuable lessons to improve business results.

She examines the balance between launching products before they are perfect and waiting too long to enter the marketplace. Through customer co-creation, early feedback, and practical support, organizations refine their products and services while they remain responsive to customer needs.

Drawing from the work of Dr. Amy Edmonson in her book, “The Right Kind of Wrong: Learning to Fail Well,” Dr. Karen also explores how leaders can recognize when they have pursued the wrong direction, need to accept new information, and make necessary course corrections.

She also reviews the transformation of the Apostle Paul to highlight the value of humility, personal accountability, and the opportunity to use past mistakes for future growth. Contact Dr. Karen at Dr.Karen@transleadership.com | www.transleadership.com

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