Every organization says they value learning from failure, but when someone actually fails, the typical response is termination — not development. This creates a culture where people hide mistakes, avoid risk, and quietly disengage. The cost shows up in turnover, stalled innovation, and teams that play it safe.

Pierre Rogers makes the case for building a second-chance culture — one where accountability and redemption coexist. Drawing from his own experience as a former executive who went from the boardroom to federal prison and back, he gives leaders a practical framework for coaching through setbacks, designing training that treats failure as data, and tapping into the overlooked talent pool of people who have already learned the hardest lessons. This talk is ideal for HR professionals, business owners, and leadership teams.