Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute

#32 Lead Through the Screw-Up: Why Admitting Mistakes Builds Loyal Teams


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You messed up. Now what?

Most leaders fake perfection. But the ones who win trust? They admit the screw-up—and lead through it.

Domino’s looked into the camera and said, “Our pizza sucks.”

Then they rebuilt everything in public—and became the #1 pizza chain in America.

In this episode of Leader Fuel, Dr. Linda Travelute shows you how that bold move became a masterclass in leadership, trust, and team loyalty. You’ll learn why owning your flaws, fixing them in public, and ditching the ego is the fastest path to becoming a leader worth following.

Perfect for business owners, CEOs, and team leaders who want to build stronger teams, lead with confidence, and never lose trust again.

🎯 You’ll learn:

  • Why fixing mistakes in public earns long-term respect
  • The psychological effect behind admitting failure
  • What to say after you mess up (without spiraling)
  • Dr. Linda Travelute is a John Maxwell certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training. 
    Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team. 
    Free Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

    Daily Leader Intentions Guide

    Connect with Dr. Linda on social platforms:

    Instagram @drlindatravelute

    Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/

    Facebook @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders

    More resources, including coaching and training:

    Website MaximizedLeaders.com

    Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership

    Leaders Focus Formula

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