Failure Doesn’t Have to Be a Stumbling Block

Thank you for completing the assessment. Based on your responses, failure seems to have been more of a burden than a teacher for you. It weighs you down, frustrates you, and traps you in a cycle of regret. I know how that feels—I’ve been there too.

Early in my career, I thought being a leader meant doing everything myself. I micromanaged my team, worked nonstop, convinced that perfection was the only option. The more I controlled, the more I failed. My team became disengaged and my work suffered. Worst of all, I felt like I was failing despite working harder than ever​.

At first, I handled it poorly. I blamed the circumstances, doubled down on my control, and ignored the warning signs. It wasn’t until I nearly burned myself out completely that I finally admitted I was the problem. I had to let go and trust my team. I had to learn that success means progress, not perfection.

If failure feels like it keeps happening to you, you’re not alone. The key is to move through it without letting it consume you. Instead of asking, “Why does this keep happening?”, try asking, “What is this trying to teach me?”

If you’re looking for a way forward, I invite you to read Fractured but Fearless, where I share the lessons I learned the hard way. You don’t have to keep feeling stuck—there’s another way.