The Change Agent
The Change Agent, hosted by Eric, is a practical leadership and project management podcast for people who lead in the real world—not textbooks. Each episode explores the challenges of building, coaching, and sustaining high-performing teams across both in-person and remote environments.
Through thoughtful conversations and grounded insights, the show tackles motivation, collaboration, and the realities of modern management. You’ll hear honest discussions on what works, what fails, and how empathetic, disciplined leadership drives results—especially under pressure.
Whether you’re an experienced project manager, a people leader, or stepping into leadership for the first time, The Change Agent delivers actionable ideas you can apply immediately. If you believe leadership is about people first—and results that last—subscribe and start leading with purpose.
The Change Agent
Learning From Failure
In this episode of The Change Agent, Eric tackles the powerful concept of learning from failure and turning setbacks into stepping stones for success. He explores common reasons why projects fail, such as poor communication, scope creep, and weak leadership, and offers practical strategies for leaders to turn these failures into valuable lessons. Through actionable steps like conducting a blame-free post-mortem, extracting lessons learned, and applying those insights to future projects, Eric emphasizes the importance of adapting and growing through challenges. Drawing from a personal experience, he highlights the significance of preparation, stakeholder alignment, and documenting lessons to improve project outcomes. Tune in for practical advice on how to embrace failure as a tool for continuous improvement and stronger leadership.
🎧 A conversation about understanding the power of failing. Success is built on learning and learning needs you to experience failure!
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