In this episode, host Byron chats with Ken Deegan, a fractional CTO and former software engineer, about the importance of helping teams to 'fail better'. Ken shares insights from his experience transitioning from software development to tech leadership, highlighting the value of creating an environment where team members feel safe to take risks and learn from their mistakes. The conversation touches on the significance of empathy, resilience, and open communication. They also discuss practical tips for fostering a culture of innovation and support within tech teams, as well as the benefits of human flourishing that come from handling failures constructively.

* Ken Deegan on LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-deegan-330a5327 * "Glyph" by Ali Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Glyph-Novel-Ali-Smith-ebook/dp/B0FN3NWHH5?tag=sommardahl-20

00:00 Introduction and Episode Teaser 00:31 Meet Ken Deegan: Background and Interests 01:52 Ken's Journey in Tech Leadership 04:46 The Importance of Failing Better 07:26 Creating a Safe Space for Innovation 12:08 Characteristics of a Good Fail 14:42 Human Flourishing Through Failure 18:31 Challenges and Pitfalls in Promoting Failure 23:09 Practical Steps to Help Teams Fail Better 33:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts