Mistakes Are Inevitable

Every founder, creative, or professional has faced failure. From missed deadlines to wrong strategies, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism. But the reality is: mistakes aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signs that we’re stretching, learning, and experimenting. To grow, we have to be willing to stumble.

The Liberation of Humour

Humour is more than just laughter. It’s a mindset. When we can laugh at ourselves — at the quirks, the hiccups, and even the “what was I thinking?” moments — we free ourselves from the weight of perfection.

• Humour turns tension into connection. Instead of distancing ourselves from colleagues or clients when we fail, humour bridges the gap and reminds everyone that we’re human together.

• Humour makes resilience possible. Laughing in the middle of chaos doesn’t dismiss the seriousness of a situation; it equips us to face it with calm and courage.

• Humour fuels creativity. A lighter spirit opens up space for new ideas to flow, because fear of failure no longer blocks us.

Why Leaders and Founders Need Humour

Founders, in particular, carry heavy loads — deadlines, clients, payroll, competition. Without humour, the stress can break even the strongest vision. But with humour, challenges become stories, mistakes become lessons, and setbacks become stepping stones.

Great leaders don’t just guide with strategy and vision — they infuse humanity into their leadership. And humour is one of the purest ways to remind teams that no one has to be perfect to make progress.

The Balance: Humour With Responsibility

Of course, humour doesn’t mean carelessness. We’re not laughing to ignore our responsibilities; we’re laughing to face them better. The key is finding balance — acknowledging the mistake, learning the lesson, then letting humour lighten the load so we can move forward stronger.