The Uncommon Path to Time, Trust, and Thriving Teams
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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The True ROI of Leading With Genuine Care and Affection
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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 "Purpose Management," a framework rooted in leading with authentic love. Herein, he dives deep into how intentional value creation for employees can deliver hard, measurable business...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilient Leaders
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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 reached a breaking point that prompted a profound personal transformation. In this episode of Uncommon Leadership, Michael Hunter and Maurice Martin dive into the crucial role of...
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Leading with Intention ft. Sonya Siderova
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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 boundaries, the role of self-trust in leadership, and how personal systems can drive positive business outcomes. They also reveal why bottlenecks—not people—are often the real...
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Mastering the Human Element ft. Garrett Delph
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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 does to revenue and sales. In this episode of Uncommon Leadership: Garrett Delph, the founder & CEO of Clarity Ops and I, examine the critical role of company culture in...
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The Art of the Ask: How To Negotiate & Feel Good About It
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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, you can ask for it — but here’s the trick: you have to know how and when. According to Gates, being authentic during the negotiation process can be powerful. It can help...
info_outlineKevin 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 the Founder and CEO of Trepwise, a strategy consulting firm whose mission is to unlock the potential of purpose-driven organizations by aligning people, process, and vision. And which has been named one of the Best Places to Work by CityBusiness for the last 7 years. With over 35 years of experience in non-profit, corporate and private ventures, Kevin has built a company that teaches to put people at the center of their work.
We discuss the importance of joy and fulfillment at work, clear organizational values and belief systems, and consciously creating workplace culture.
Kevin's Shared Leadership Toolkit is at https://trepwise.com/announcing-our-public-shared-leadership-toolkit/, alongside the other toolkits he mentions. Connect with him via email: [email protected]; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trepwise/; X: https://twitter.com/trepwise, and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/trepwise.
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