Your Biggest Mistake Is Your Best Data Point ft. Phil Hornby
Release Date: 07/30/2025
Your Biggest Mistake Is Your Best Data Point ft. Phil Hornby
Uncommon Leadership
With 56% of leaders hitting burnout in 2024 and a staggering 43% of companies losing half their leadership teams, it's clear modern leadership is heading into a burnout phase. But the question remains: Why? On this episode of the Uncommon Leadership podcast, I dive into the core issues with highly experienced product leader and coach — Phil Hornby. Phil's unique blend of technical acumen, business insight, and human-centric skills makes his perspective invaluable. Together, we unpack some crucial reasons behind this alarming trend: ↪ The immense pressure to hide...
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Stop Hiding: Your Company Can't Afford It! ft. David Mantica
Uncommon Leadership
Is your leadership style secretly costing your company millions? Many leaders today fall prey to the dangerous pressure of hiding their true selves. And this is draining more than just energy. It's slowly piling up invisible walls within your team—stifling innovation, and quietly sabotaging your bottom line. The old playbook for leaders is failing in today's unpredictable world. It's creating environments of fear, distrust, and burnout, leaving organizations vulnerable to the chaos of rapid change. So today, on the newest episode of the Uncommon Leadership...
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What You're Afraid to Face Will Cost You Everything ft. Dan Tocchini
Uncommon Leadership
Imagine being constantly caught off guard by problems you never saw coming, while carrying the weight of leadership decisions that could make or break your organization. It's a tough spot, and frankly, a sad reality for many leaders who've unintentionally built walls, missing crucial insights that could save them millions. Welcome to another powerful episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast! I'm Michael Hunter, and today, I'm honored to speak with someone who's witnessed this costly pattern firsthand: Dan Tocchini. Tocchini is a true leadership transformation expert,...
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Build Teams That Will Follow You Anywhere ft. Wes Clines
Uncommon Leadership
Ever wonder why some teams thrive through chaos while others crumble? It's not about micromanagement or perfect plans—it's about trust. It's about fierce loyalty. In this powerful episode, I, Michael Hunter, and DocuSign's Director of Engineering, Wes Clines, decode the true essence of an uncommon leader. Wes shares his battle-tested "hacks" to transform teams through transparency, consistency, and non-negotiable, genuine communications. More than just theory, this conversation offers a peek into a leader's essential toolkit, showing you how to move beyond...
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Empathy: The Foundation of Powerful Teams
Uncommon Leadership
Hello there! I'm Michael Hunter, founder of Uncommon Teams, and I'm so glad you found this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast. I started this series because I constantly meet leaders battling burnout and searching for deeper impact. While I may not have all the answers you're looking for, I truly believe that professional and personal success hinges on aligning personal fulfillment with business objectives. And today, my extraordinary guest, Stephen Snyder, reveals how he found his compass. Stephen, a seasoned insurance and employee benefits...
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The Uncommon Path to Time, Trust, and Thriving Teams
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 celebrated LinkedIn expert, bestselling author, and transformational speaker who literally lives by her philosophy of "playing all day." Together, we uncover the hidden truths behind...
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The Unconventional Secret to Authentic Leadership
Uncommon Leadership
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 unconventional insights that can transform your leadership, your team, and your entire sense of fulfillment. Dr. Parsons pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey, starting...
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An Uncommon Approach to Self-Fulfilment ft. Dr. Maria H. Andersen
Uncommon Leadership
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 length about making intentional choices with your energy and how focusing on where you can make a difference is key to navigating an overwhelming world. We also explore fascinating...
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From Stuck to Authentically ALIGNED ft. Tamar Stolz
Uncommon Leadership
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, and deliberate on the importance of bringing one's authentic self to everything they do. Identifying your strengths can help you reframe setbacks, overcome self-doubt, and...
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A Masterclass in Effective Communication by an FBI-Trained Crisis Negotiator
Uncommon Leadership
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 work in conflict resolution and advocating for mental health discussions. His unique background provides a fresh, pragmatic, and deeply human perspective on leading with influence and building...
info_outline- The power and the true meaning of bringing your whole self to a leadership role.
- Learn why small, intentional steps remove the fear of failure by turning every outcome into valuable data for growth.
- A deep understanding of the control paradox: loosening control often leads to better results!
- Find out how a deliberate approach to building relationships creates effortless trust and deep collaboration.
- Understand why micromanagement and rigid leadership can stifle a team's potential.
- How to design intentional structures that encourage collaboration and mutual support.