Uncommon Leadership

Whether you're battling burnout, striving for breakthrough innovation, or simply sense that something isn't quite right with your leadership journey, you are far from alone.   And, you've arrived at an exciting episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, which just might help you navigate these feelings.   In this episode, I, Michael Hunter, sit down with the incredible Viveka von Rosen—a celebrat...

Just can't shake the feeling that your career isn't quite aligning with who you truly are?   If so, you're not alone. Many leaders wrestle with these exact challenges every single day.   In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I, Michael Hunter, am diving deep into these very real struggles with the brilliant Dr. Rebecca Parsons, former CTO of ThoughtWorks.   We intend to uncover uncon...

Ever feel like you're doing great at work, hitting all your targets... but secretly, something just feels off ?   Then this episode on the Uncommon Leadership Podcast is for you. Join me as I interview Dr. Maria H. Andersen, a learning engineer, EdTech CEO, and highly experienced educator, on the importance of finding the balance between personal fulfilment and professional success.   We talk at l...

Have things not been working out for you lately? Like you're stuck, and you know deep down that something needs to shift?   If you're here, give yourself a pat on the back because you've already taken the first step to embracing change.   First off, I'd like to welcome you to this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, where I interview Tamar Stolz, a leadership and business strategy coach, a...

In this episode of Uncommon Leadership, Michael Hunter sits down with Scott Harvey, an FBI-trained hostage negotiator, speaker, author, and business communication consultant, to unpack the often-overlooked skill that separates good leaders from great ones: the ability to connect through communication.   Harvey draws from his extensive experience, including his time as a D.A.R.E. officer and his wo...

Can genuine care and affection for your people truly drive business results?   According to Ryan Rigterink, the answer is a resounding yes.   In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I welcome Ryan Victor to explore the powerful yet often underestimated impact of leading with genuine care and affection.   Rigterink shares his journey of transformation and introduces his philosophy of "P...

If you've ever felt successful on the outside but empty inside, this podcast is for you.   With over a decade of personal transformation and leadership experience, Maurice Martin shares his powerful journey from deep depression to becoming a transformational coach and motivational speaker.   After years of hiding his authentic self and experiencing success while suffering internally, Martin reache...

In a world where teams are up against burnout and inefficiency, Sonya Siderova, CEO of Nave, takes a unique approach—one rooted in trust.   "I don't manage people; I manage workflows," she shares, emphasizing the power of leadership that empowers, rather than controlling teams.   In this episode of Uncommon Leadership, Michael Hunter and Sonya Siderova explore the true impact of work-life boundari...

With over 25 years of experience building multiple scalable businesses worldwide, Garrett Delph observes, "Most business owners and leaders don't want to solve culture problems just for the sake of solving culture problems" within their organizations.   But Delph is "crazy allergic to bad culture and chaos" and his motivation to solve culture problems remains a priority—irrespective of what it doe...

Ever feel like you have to be someone else to succeed in negotiations?   Do negotiation conversations make you want to hide?   Then this podcast is for you as Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams and John Gates, founder of Salary Coach, reveal how negotiation doesn't have to be a power struggle.   In this episode, you'll see how negotiations can be an opportunity for mutual gain. If you dream it, yo...

Kevin was surprised when learned he had passed his college accounting exam with flying colors. After all, while he could explain how he would approach the accounting, the bulk of his answer noted that the organizational dynamics of the example's company were so unhealthy that no financial changes would be effective until the culture was changed. Turns out, his professor agreed.   Kevin Wilkins is...

Ron finds that our busy minds are hoarders—and that clearing that out can start as simply as a few deep breaths.   Dr. Ron Stotts is a three-time bestselling author with a PhD in psychology, a Dr. of Chiropractic, and has been teaching mediation for over forty-five years. He's explored the depths of ancient wisdom and the latest in psychological neurological studies, and leadership as he guides en...

Rob says the gift most responsible for his success is his humor.   Rob Beachy started out his career in the military and took those skills and transitioned in the civilian world as a technical support representative, network admin, IT consulting engineer and ultimately to his current role as Chief Information Officer at Sturgis Bank & Trust.   We discuss learning from failures, fostering open comm...

Amit and Kumar don't mind being cogs in a machine—because they know they are the perfect cog for their part of the machine.   Dr. Kumar Ramlall is an investor, entrepreneur, medical specialist, and a respected business advisor. He has a distinguished academic background and extensive practical experience.   Amit Chintan Ramlall possesses a unique gift for helping leaders transform their challenges...

The highlight of Mark's career was his time helping the Victorian government partner with private businesses to react to and recover from the 2009 Australian bushfires.   Mark Fulcher is the managing director of Beacon Consult, a leadership and organisation performance consultancy, based out of Melbourne Australia.   Mark has taken his experience from leadership roles in Big 4 consulting and multi...

When Adrian watches a TV show or movie, he always understands the villain.   Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground.   We discuss using authenticity and conversation to build meaningful connections, and the profound significance of our personal gifts and the impact they can have on those around us.   Adrian's free e-book...

Michael finds that dealing with actors is perfect preparation for being a software program manager.   Michael Bolton is a consulting software tester and testing teacher who helps people to solve testing problems that they didn't realize they could solve. Michael has over 30 years of experience testing, developing, managing, and writing about software, and has traveled to six continents to help peo...

Brad has been road tripping to Up North Michigan with his best buddies for twenty-four years.   Brad Voorhees is the cornerstone of ScaleTx, bringing a wealth of experience with over 15 years in leadership roles and a track record of building and scaling HR departments from the ground up. His expertise lies in providing strategic guidance, hands-on leadership, and mentorship, driving HR department...

Chandler believes conflict is necessary for building strong teams.   Chandler Cutler embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at just 21. In the two decades since, he has mastered the art of leadership, communication, and resilience, facing real-world business challenges head-on, culminating in the founding of CorEthos.   Chandler and CorEthos emphasize the humanity behind every business operation....

Jay used to think that managing was all about coaching.   Jay Floyd is a data engineering leader, life coach, and podcaster. He is also the curator of the 'What's Good' brand, dedicated to finding the good in all of life's scenarios, or as he calls it, 'feeding our good wolf.'   We discuss leading with a personal touch, the power of positive growth, fostering rich team environments, and the wolves...

Colleen's family helps her remember that we never know what's going on for anyone else.   Colleen Johnson has been working in the technology space for over 20 years, with half of that focused on improving the way we deliver value. She has taught and presented agile concepts to audiences around the world but is happiest in the Colorado mountains with her husband and three kids.   We discuss the mos...

When Gerardo's soul takes flight, it lands on top of a mountain covered in snow. Because he loves helicopter skiing.   Gerardo Segat is an international leadership coach whose purpose and legacy is to humanize leadership. Following a wealth of experiences as entrepreneur, chairman and CEO, Gerardo has used his leadership background to create Preludes : a coaching program created to humanize leader...

Nevin believes that success is directly related to discomfort.   With decades of experience as a facilitator, coach, and trainer, Nevin Danielson helps leaders and their teams ignite purpose, possibility, and partnerships to sustain an energized workforce amidst evolving trends like turnover and remote work.   After a quarter-life crisis showed him the value of serving others, Nevin founded Induct...

Pawel approaches leadership as a series of experiments and iterations.   Pawel Brodzinski is a seasoned leader, manager, and coach. He's done pretty much every aspect of building software, both as the person doing the work and as the leader helping that person.   Pawel also writes, speaks, and lectures in service of helping organizational cultures to create exceptional workplaces. Because that's w...

Jardena believes even corporate budgeting can be soulful.   Jardena London is an author, speaker, community leader, and Business Transformation Consultant who helps businesses thrive by using a soulful lens.   We discuss the value of humanity over systems, learning from failure, and redefining conflict and resilience.   Join the Transformational Leadership Community at learning.cultivatingtransfor...