Business Lessons from “Coldplaygate”
“Coldplaygate: The Kiss Cam” At the July 16 Coldplay concert in Foxborough, MA, a moment of misjudgment quickly became viral—an incident dubbed “Coldplaygate.” Two senior executives from the tech company Astronomer were caught on camera during a kiss-cam segment, but...
Maritime Mayhem: Lessons from the Sea – An UhOhology™ Case Study
As UhOhologists, our job is to learn from others’ missteps so we can sidestep them ourselves, using these simple steps: (1) Observe & Understand, then (2) Think & Apply. This month, we look to the high seas—where four very different recent nautical...
Words That Go Wrong – An UhOhology™ Case Study
Typos are among the most common “dumb mistakes” a business can make. Learn from others’ sometimes-funny (but embarrassing or expensive) mistakes to inspire you to take simple steps to help prevent your own.
William Holsten interviewed on “‘Uh Oh to Ah Ha” episode of “Frugalpreneur” podcast
In the 31-minute interview with host Sarah St. John, Holsten outlines the 10 tools entrepreneurs can use to avoid making embarrassing, expensive and/or tragic unintended blunders.
Interview: Author William Holsten on “Direct or Detour” podcast
“Direct or Detour” podcast host Brian Alekivich asks Holsten about his childhood dreams, career path, and the dramatic steps that led to writing the UH-OH! book.
“PILOTS NOT PAYING ATTENTION” – An UhOhology™ Case Study
Ripped from recent headlines, we examine news reports of two incidents involving inattentive airline pilots, to apply UhOhology principles (Observe & Understand, then Think & Apply) to find relevant Uh-Oh! blunder-avoidance lessons for all.
So What? Why Uh-Oh!s are worth worrying about (and preventing)
Uh-Oh! Blunders happen often and can hurt businesses by being embarrassing, expensive or even tragic. Take steps to prevent them!
“GRAVE MISTAKES” – An UhOhology™ Case Study
We often encounter stories of others’ mistakes that elicit pity or even a cynical chuckle. But these mishaps can be valuable lessons! Don’t let them slip by without extracting insights to protect yourself in life and business. That’s the essence of UhOhology™:...
Interview: Author William Holsten’s Writing Experience
UH-OH! was formally released on February 11, 2025, in a virtual launch celebration webinar attended by people worldwide. During the event, author William Holsten provided an overview of the book’s purpose, structure, and key messages. Then, his brother, documentary...
Watch the UH-OH! Virtual Launch Webinar Recording
Author William Holsten shares in the 60-minute webinar the UH-OH! book’s purpose, structure and key messages. Then a live Q&A session with William’s brother, documentary filmmaker Glenn Holsten.
