Mistakes Over Failure

Mistakes Over Failure

This new podcast series highlights the missteps, triumphs and commits to learning that CEOs experience when addressing diversity, inclusion and belonging. CEOs, Presidents and board members play a critical, and often challenging role, in impacting diversity and inclusion within their organizations and communities. Dr. Christine Crawford and Leslie Wingo tackle these important topics through frank discussions with their fellow YPO members and leaders. Find out how they hold themselves accountable to do this work and simultaneously inspire commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging within each part of their businesses to create long-term impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 10, 2024 30 mins
In this riveting episode, we dive into the journeys of Jeff Small, CEO of private equity firm MDH Partners, and Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner of Verraki and president of NASFAT, a Nigerian Islamic faith society. Jeff, shares his evolution from a young CEO fixated on intellect to a leader enriched by emotional intelligence and faith. He reveals how personal and professional challenges, along with spiritual practices, have d...

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Hosts Leslie Wingo and Christine Crawford dive into a powerful conversation with Jay Coen Gilbert, co-founder of White Men for Racial Justice, and Ben Conniff, co-founder of Luke’s Lobster. Jay shares his thrilling journey from launching AND1 to creating the B Corp movement and now a space for white men to confront racial biases. Ben recounts his path to addressing racial inequities and starting the Lift All Boats Project, and high...

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Hosts, Christine Crawford and Leslie Wingo, share an inspiring discussion with guest, Jenny Zhu, founder and chairwoman of Lush Decor Home. Jenny talks about her remarkable path from a small village in Shandong, China, to leading a successful home decor brand in the U.S.


Her story is one of resilience and determination, overcoming language barriers and personal setbacks. Jenny chats about the importance of diversity, equity...

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Our special guest on this episode is Sofyan Almoayed, chairman of the YPO Global Board of Directors. Sofyan, whose one-year term began on July 1st, 2024, is the 73rd member to hold this office. Join us as we recap Sofyan’s incredible journey with YPO and his focus on fostering connections and finding common ground for all members. His vision for YPO? Impactful initiatives that bridge nations and promote peace. Tune in and be inspir...

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Join your hosts, Leslie Wingo and Christine Crawford, as they dive into the journey of authenticity with their guest, the unstoppable force of nature, Rochelle Pattison.


Rochelle Pattison, the director of Chimaera Capital and chair of Transgender Victoria, takes us on a wild ride through her journey from the outback of Australia to the bustling streets of Melbourne. Along the way, she shares tales of financial rollerco...

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In Mistakes over Failure's Season Two trailer, hosts Leslie Wingo and Christine Crawford reflect on their journey from conception to the evolution of their podcast from Season One. What started as one idea blossomed into a platform for leadership lessons, challenging assumptions, and embracing vulnerability.


In Season Two, they will celebrate the diversity of guests and topics not just from an American perspective but, ...

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In this episode of Mistakes Over Failure, Leslie and Christine are joined by Thayer Smith, the CEO, and Raymond Watt, the chairman of YPO. Listen in as they chat about their personal journeys within the Young Presidents' Organization. Get your exclusive backstage pass to the exciting world of YPO!


Raymond kicks things off by sharing his background, growing up in South Africa, and his love for connecting with people. He shares so...

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Get ready for another episode of Mistakes Over Failure! Join hosts Leslie Wingo and Dr. Christine Crawford as they dive into a riveting conversation with two trailblazing entrepreneurs, Matt Blumberg, the ingenious Founder and CEO of Bolster, and Jocelyn Mangan, the visionary Founder and CEO of Him For Her and Lumen. Matt is also an author of the book, Startup Board, which features a forward by Jocelyn.


Buckle up and prepare for...

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Brett Hurt, the CEO and co-founder of data.world and author of The Entrepreneur's Essentials: Lessons for Startup & Leadership Excellence, is a strong advocate for creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in tech. Listen in as he chats with hosts, Leslie Wingo and Dr. Christine Crawford about his personal and professional journey that led his company to have a 59% female or minority-led team.


After taking ...

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Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Mistakes Over Failure! Leslie and Christine are about to dive into a captivating conversation with Greg Weaver, the Executive Vice President of Catellus Development. Hold on tight because Weaver is about to share his journey through the Mueller Airport redevelopment project in Austin, Texas.


Weaver emphasizes the importance of building trust, transparency, and consistent team members whe...

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Step into the captivating world of the Mistakes Over Failure podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Leslie Wingo and Dr. Christine Crawford. Get ready for an exhilarating journey as they unravel their personal stories and ignite a fiery passion for embracing mistakes as stepping stones to success.


In the very first episode, you'll discover the driving force behind Leslie and Christine's unwavering dedication to the transformative po...

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May 22, 2023 2 mins
Welcome to Mistakes Over Failure where we learn directly from CEOs and board members from around the world. We are CEOs. We understand the pressures of leadership and the rules that are often unwritten. I'm Dr. Christine Crawford and I'm Leslie Wingo, together we're here to spark honest and frank conversations that will encourage us to think differently, learn from failures, avoid inaction and encourage each of us to make mistakes....

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