Our resumes and LinkedIn profiles often portray are careers as perfect track records of success. However, we all face the dreaded "f" word - failure - at some point in our careers. In this episode of GuyGab, I bring on an executive who recruited me to a firm years ago to discuss a situation where I feel I fell short.

Michael Brenner is the CEO of the Marketing Insider Group and the author of the book Mean People Suck. Through his comments on my "f" story, I hope you'll learn how to:

Use T.O.E. when you "stub your toe" in your career - Michael wakes up every morning to the acronym T.O.E. Listen to hear what it stands for. It helps him, and now me, keep moving forward with chins held high even during the tough times at work.

Become a "champion leader" - Great leaders do more than direct others. Michael highlights how to champion others.

Consistently apply the power of empathy at work - Michael gives great examples of the lens he applies to conversations with bosses, colleagues, and even those who inform us that flights are delayed as we head to important work events.

If you want to learn more about the power of empathy, read Michael Brenner's book Mean People Suck: https://amzn.to/2ud4En7