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The Mistake That Taught a Future President How to Lead (Altera Digital Health's Marcus Perez)
Description
This mistake taught leadership.
Marcus Perez, President of Altera Digital Health, shares a moment that unfolded in a helicopter at low altitude (where mistakes don’t get a second chance) and still shapes how he leads today.
A rule had been broken the day before.
The next day, his commander took the controls.
He didn't get lectured.
He got something far more...
Intense.
Deliberate.
Unforgettable.
Some lessons just don’t need words.
After Marcus shared this story with me on the show, it became clear why that personal experience carried more weight than any traditional feedback session ever could.
Our conversation raises questions around:
✅ When the most dangerous leadership decision is when you choose not to step in.
✅ What really happens when you delay accountability under real risk.
✅ How you know when stepping in helps… and when it backfires.
👉 What mistake taught you the most?
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