This episode builds on Brett’s blog about leadership’s tough lessons from 2024’s failures. We’re tacking on our thoughts to the article and putting our “lessons learned” spin on things. We break down what went wrong in 2024 and how leaders can turn failure into growth. We also preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on January 23, share this week’s Teamangle articles, and dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your team’s best year yet.

The Review

This week, we reflect on failure stories and the key lessons they offer, inspired by Brett’s blog post, Turning 2024’s business failures into lessons learned. Key takeaways include:

• The Fine Line Between Bold and Confusing: What teams can do to balance boldness with clarity.
• Trust and Testing: We highlight how leaders can rebuild trust and prepare teams for the unexpected.
• Turning Mistakes into Momentum: Learn actionable ways to reframe mistakes into growth opportunities for your team.

We also recap two new Teamangle articles:

• Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignment
• Why clear role definitions boost productivity

The Ask

Follow us on TikTok for Brett’s snarky leadership tips, guaranteed to make you laugh and rethink how you lead your team.

The Hit List

Brett’s Picks

• Listening: XO by Elliott Smith
• Reading: YesMadam HR blunder - is it even real?
• Watching: The Penguin

Greg’s Picks

• Listening: Tony Thriller Chill Beats Co. Presents: A Lofi Christmas Story, Vol. 1
• Watching: Stranger Things
• Watching: Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Instant Ramen

The High Five

This week’s high-five goes to our webinar attendees who helped make it a success! Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to building better teams. Join us for a repeat performance on January 23 at noon ET.