Ever been on a roll, only to have something fly down your throat—literally or figuratively—and make you choke? Join me, Jonathan Saar, for a quick My Take inspired by a beautiful mountain bike ride and a near-miss with a bug.
We all plan for success, but what happens when a project, a campaign, or a big moment goes sideways? How do good leaders react when they realize they’ve choked? Tune in for the hard truth about making mistakes and why admitting failure is the first step to keeping your momentum.
Key Timestamps/Show Highlights
- 0:00 – The Word of the Day: Choke (Bike Ride Inspiration)
- 0:45 – The Uncomfortable Truth: When I’ve totally choked in my career and marketing
- 1:15 – Career Mistakes & Project Plans: Why unexpected failures happen
- 1:30 – It’s Okay to Admit Failure: The leader’s necessary confession
- 1:55 – Keep Going: Why you can’t wallow in a mistake
- 2:10 – Good Leadership Defined: Standing up and saying, “I choked.”
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