Thriving In The New World Of Work ft. Jillian Reilly
Uncommon Leadership
Many leaders find themselves at a crossroads today. Because they understand that the traditional "command and control" style of leadership is no longer working across the nuanced human dynamics of today's workplace. So if you're here looking to explore this concern or need help navigating change, you've come to the right place. Hello, this is Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams. With me, I have Jillian Reilly, founder, author of The Ten Permissions, and a visionary who's spent decades at the forefront of social and organizational change. Together, we explore how to...
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How Do You Go From Stressed To Strategic? ft. Evie Brockwell
Uncommon Leadership
Hey there! I'm Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams, and I'm genuinely glad you're here. If you've found your way to this podcast, it tells me you're ready to embrace change like an old friend, and I'm here to make that process easy for you—especially if you're currently feeling like you're running on empty or sacrificing your well-being just to keep up. Because in this powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Evie Brockwell to dive deep into something that I'd like to call the Energy Paradox. Here, we uncover why chasing "more" might actually be holding you back from the...
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Beyond Reacting: Lead with Uncommon Clarity ft. Eric Charran
Uncommon Leadership
As leaders, we often find ourselves navigating a landscape of constant change. Unexpected challenges. And the constant pressure of having all the answers. So, if you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply know there's a deeper, more authentic way to lead—you are in the right place. Hello and welcome to another episode of the Uncommon Leadership podcast. Today, I'm honored to sit down with Eric Charran, an author and thought leader, who has spearheaded innovative data strategies and AI/ML solutions at giants like Microsoft and Capital One. Eric is known for...
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Beyond Business as Usual ft. Dr. Heather Backstrom
Uncommon Leadership
Are you a leader, founder, or CXO grappling with change, overwhelm, or burnout in your organization? Do you wonder about the real ROI of focusing on employee well-being and internal development? If so, you've come to the right place! Hello and welcome to another episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast. Here, I, Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams, explore how you can align personal fulfillment with business success, create authentic teams, and cultivate resilience to thrive in today's fast-paced business world. Joining me today is the incredible Dr. Heather...
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What's Really Holding Your Team Back? ft. Natasha Sell
Uncommon Leadership
What if I told you that the key to unlocking even greater success isn't another strategy, but a raw, honest look at how you lead yourself and your team? In this Uncommon Leadership episode, I'm joined by Natasha Sell, co-founder of Sutra.co. Natasha's journey reveals that true leadership, especially for entrepreneurs, is a profound path of personal growth that demands your whole self. We explore why ignoring this inner work can quietly hinder your venture, and how even a few minutes of stillness can pave the way to unparalleled clarity and engagement. Discover how...
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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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- How to transform workplace confusion into clarity by understanding the "new rules" of engagement.
- The surprising power of boundaries and why being direct about expectations creates profound psychological safety.
- How to move beyond "fake permission" to truly empower yourself and your team.
- Strategies for leading in constant change
- Practical steps to lead with humanity: Learn how small shifts can create significant impact and a culture of true fit.
From the front-lines of the HIV/AIDS crisis to executive coaching in London, Jillian has guided people and organizations through uncertainty and change. She is also the author of book like Shame: Confessions of an Aid Worker in Africa and The Ten Permissions, a bold framework for personal and social reinvention. Her work empowers individuals and institutions to unlearn outdated scripts, give themselves permission to thrive with clarity, courage, and creativity.
Michael Hunter partners with top tech leadership teams across six continents to create extraordinary cultures. With 35 years of experience at companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and Tableau, he helps leaders sustain meaningful change. Michael believes that only by integrating mind, heart, body, spirit, and intuition can leaders truly navigate change safely and build a lasting legacy of impact + human-centered leadership.