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Carlo
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Growth comes from doing the work, being vulnerable and making mistakes.

For a new or aspiring leader (or anyone seeking career growth), that might mean volunteering for challenging projects, even if you don’t have all the answers. It worked for the Beatles .
Find Your Hamburg: What the Beatles taught me about doing the work
I’ve always liked the Beatles,  but I wouldn’t have called myself a die-hard fan. That changed one random afternoon when I was scrolling through my local second-hand vinyl shop's newsletter and saw…
www.mistakesweremade.xyz
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“As your light grows brighter, your shadow grows longer.” Rhody joined me on Mistakes Were Made to unpack what that really means as a leader. We discussed blind spots, over-helping, leadership loneliness, and how to build trust without compromising your edge.
www.mistakesweremade.xyz/beware-the-s...
Beware the Shadow You Cast with Rhody Hill - Episode 3
I’ve crossed paths with Rhody Hill a few times over the years, first during the VMware V-Champions days and again in various roles across the tech ecosystem. Every time, I walk away a little wiser. Sh...
www.mistakesweremade.xyz
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Here’s the truth: it’s not your boss’s job to develop your career.

Their job is to open doors.
Your job is to walk through them and bring others with you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for your next opportunity, this one’s for you.

Read it here 👉
It’s Not Your Boss’s Job to Grow Your Career
Every week I talk to someone early in their career who’s hungry for growth, they want the next step, the promotion, the recognition. The ambition is fantastic, but there’s one small problem: career…
www.mistakesweremade.xyz
November 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In one three-month run in 1961, they played 92 consecutive nights, totalling over 500 hours of live music. At one point, they performed 104 straight nights without a single day off. Kinda sounds like an early startup, doesn’t it? www.mistakesweremade.xyz/find-your-ha...
Find Your Hamburg: What the Beatles taught me about doing the work
I’ve always liked the Beatles,  but I wouldn’t have called myself a die-hard fan. That changed one random afternoon when I was scrolling through my local second-hand vinyl shop's newsletter and saw so...
www.mistakesweremade.xyz
October 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Everyone wants the breakthrough moment.
Nobody wants the grind that makes it possible.

The Beatles didn’t get great overnight; they earned it playing 8-hour sets in Hamburg bars, night after night, until the mistakes became music.

👉 www.mistakesweremade.xyz/find-your-ha...
October 19, 2025 at 5:47 AM
One-on-ones are often undervalued. Done well, they build trust, clarity and momentum.

I’ve shared a short guide and free 1:1 template to help you keep them focused on connection and growth.

mistakesweremade.xyz/the-ultimate-1-1-guide-building-trust-growth-and-clarity
October 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM