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Podcast: My Favorite Mistake: Learning Without Blame in Business and Leadership
Episode: How a Leadership Mistake Taught William Harvey to Build Trust and Psychological Safety
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My guest for Episode #326 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. William Harvey, a manufacturing executive and university professor whose career is defined by developing people, strengthening systems, and driving organizational excellence. A proud U.S. Marine, William carries forward a deep tradition of service and leadership. He also serves as the chair for the 2026 AME International Conference in Milwaukee, hosted by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME).
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William shares a powerful early-career story about a mistake that taught him lasting lessons about trust, hu...