My Favorite Mistake #152: John Gallagher on Leadership Mistakes, Business Growth & Lessons Learned from Failure

Episode Guest: John Gallagher, Executive Coach, Mentor, Consultant, Founder & CEO of Growing Champions, LLC, and Host of 'The Uncommon Leader' Podcast.

In this insightful episode from the 'My Favorite Mistake' podcast, host Mark Graban welcomes John Gallagher for a candid discussion about the pivotal role mistakes play in #Business and #Leadership #Growth. Recorded three years ago, this timeless conversation delves into John's 'favorite mistake' – a significant venture into the real estate business where he encountered unexpected challenges, particularly in trying to change established processes (and navigate family dynamics with his mother-in-law!).

John shares powerful #LessonsLearned about adaptability, the importance of focusing on strengths, and the surprising applications of #Lean principles beyond manufacturing. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on:

➡️ Embracing Failure: How #Mistakes and #Setbacks are not just inevitable, but essential catalysts for #PersonalGrowth and #ProfessionalDevelopment.

➡️ Humility in Leadership: The critical importance of being able to admit when you're wrong and fostering a culture where vulnerability is seen as a strength.

➡️ Process Improvement: Why having a robust process, even when 'every situation is unique,' can lead to greater success.

➡️ Creating Safe Environments: Building teams and organizations where open dialogue about #Mistakes is encouraged, leading to innovation and resilience.

➡️ The Uncommon Leader: Insights into common leadership pitfalls and the strengths that set truly #UncommonLeaders apart.

John also touches on his own podcast, 'The Uncommon Leader,' and his previous guest appearances on Mark Graban's 'Lean Blog Interviews.' This episode is a must-listen for executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone looking to transform their challenges into powerful learning opportunities.

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Guest: John Gallagher, Founder & CEO of Growing Champions, LLC, Host of 'The Uncommon Leader' Podcast.

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Host: Mark Graban, Host of 'My Favorite Mistake' Podcast.

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In this episode, host Jason Balara chats with a successful consultant who discovered a natural gift for executive coaching. What started as a career in consulting evolved into a passion for inspiring courage and equipping leaders to fulfill their potential. 💡

We explore how leaders can and must adapt their style in a world of constant change. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to elevate their leadership skills and guide their team with purpose. 🚀

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅The journey from consulting expertise to executive coaching.

✅Why adaptability is the most crucial skill for modern leaders.

✅How to inspire courage and confidence in your team.

✅The rewarding path of helping leaders become who they're meant to be.

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Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.

Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)

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"𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞" 🎙️

What keeps so many leaders stuck in mediocrity? It’s not a lack of passion or care—it’s the distractions, the noise, and the missing disciplines that turn good intentions into real action.

In Episode 182, host John Gallagher shares his personal journey from engineering to leadership coaching and the lessons learned along the way. He unpacks why multitasking is the enemy of clarity, how intentionality drives impact, and why building systems is key to sustaining improvements.

💡 Highlights:

👉 Why multitasking keeps leaders from true productivity

👉 The power of intentionality and focus

👉 Building disciplines to transform intentions into results

👉 Creating systems & processes that actually last

👉 Why personal growth is the foundation for confident leadership

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or distracted in your leadership, this episode is your invitation to reset. Learn how to cut through the noise and step into the clarity and confidence you need to lead as an Uncommon Leader.

🎧 Listen now and reflect: Where in your life do you need to turn intention into action?

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#CoachJohnGallagher #TheUncommonLeaderPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #UncommonLeader #Productivity #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Clarity #Confidence

Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.

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Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!

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