The only real mistake is the one you don’t learn from…
Which is why as we’re kicking off a new year, I felt compelled to share with you the 10 memorable mistakes I made within the past year.
We value development, promote innovation, and continuously learn — which is one of the many reasons that taking the time to reflect on your previous work is so critical to continuing to moving forward — personally, professionally, and as a team or organization.
Top 10 list of mistakes in 2024:
- Driving in Houston rather than renting an Uber. By the time I reached the client site, I was sweating profusely!
- Not proofing a handout well. This brought lots of feedback after the event.
- Planning 2 back-to-back Leadership Development classes on two different subjects.
- Giving too much information during a sales pitch.
- Working while on vacation.
- Having an Employee Engagement monthly call on Friday afternoon.
- Not planning enough thinking time in my weekly schedule.
- Not investing in learning and development opportunities for myself.
- Taking feedback from surveys too personally – especially when they mention my weight.
- Begging people to attend a retreat.
“Own your mistakes, abandon your regrets” – Dr Bhawna Gautam
At the end of the day, 2024 was a great year for Human Potential Advisors. We know that everyone has potential and we absolutely loved training people last year. Your development and growth inspire me to keep the flame burning and to keep delivering. Cheers to a new and great 2025!
BONUS: “State of Human Potential Advisors” infographic
Learn more about what our team accomplished in 2024. Click here to download a PDF.
