8. Imperfection with Adam Levy

🎙️ How does imperfection shape a great leader?

In this insightful episode of Humans of Authenticity, Vy Le interviews Adam Levy, Executive Director of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Adam opens up about embracing imperfections, building a safe and empowering workplace culture, and leading with authenticity and humor.

3 things I learn from this interview

1️⃣ Imperfection sparks growth: Adam shares how acknowledging flaws allows leaders to evolve and create a supportive team environment.

2️⃣ Fail forward: success doesn’t require perfection. Adam’s mantra, “Fail forward,” emphasizes the importance of learning from every attempt.

3️⃣ Safe cultures breed success: Adam explains how fostering a culture of trust and vulnerability motivates teams to innovate and thrive.

"Unhealthy culture sucks!" - Adam Levy

During the interview, Adam reflects on his early leadership mistakes, where his eagerness to try new, unknown things overshadowed opportunities for growth. Over time, he learned humility and embraced imperfection, which shaped him into a leader who prioritizes team empowerment and culture development.

This episode is for association executives, aspiring leaders, and anyone navigating leadership challenges in today’s evolving workplace.

Adam’s honesty and humor make his lessons on imperfection and workplace culture relatable and actionable.

🎧 Watch now to learn how embracing imperfection can transform your leadership journey.