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Uncommon Leadership Interview Series

Ever feel like you are just one more cog in a machine? Ever had a manager treat you as though you were completely interchangeable with someone else on your team? Ever been stuck doing something you absolutely hated while others complained about doing something you would have loved to do?

We’re not just cogs, nor are we plug-and-play replacements for anyone else. We each have unique talents. The teams I’ve most enjoyed working with, and the teams who best accomplished their goals, have always been teams who customized their approach to take full advantage of those unique gifts.

The Uncommon Leadership interview series will inspire you through the stories of those who have made the shift from struggling to thriving as leaders, individually and in a team environment. Join us as we explore aligning personal fulfillment with business success, creating authentic teams, and cultivating the resilience necessary to move beyond simply surviving today’s challenges into thriving.

Find the video and transcript for every episode just below. To receive an email every time I publish a new episode, sign up for my newsletter using the form at the top of this page. Or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or directly through the RSS feed.

Michael Hunter

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 cultivating a heart-centered team culture, where vulnerability is a strength, directly translates to stronger retention, improved financial outcomes, and genuinely sustainable growth.

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Michael Hunter

We explore the profound problem of how conventional leadership often inhibits team potential, which leads to worse outcomes precisely when superior performance is most needed.

Phil and I reveal how well-intentioned instincts to “take control” can actually sabotage creativity, innovation, and overall business success—leaving an organization vulnerable.

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Michael Hunter

If you want to create a workplace where people are truly engaged and excited about “why” they do what they do, then grab a seat and join in the conversation.

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Michael Hunter

How do you balance openness with authority?

How do you create cultures where people feel genuinely confident to take risks?

And most importantly, how do you turn obstacles into opportunities through what he calls “fascination”—a deeper level of curiosity that transforms breakdowns into breakthroughs.

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Michael Hunter

TLDR; 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

Michael Hunter

Empathy is your superpower. Seeing people as individuals, not just roles, builds trust, solves problems, and creates psychological safety.

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Michael Hunter

We uncover the hidden truths behind genuine success, radical self-trust, and building truly empowered teams.

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Michael Hunter

We intend to uncover unconventional insights that can transform your leadership, your team, and your entire sense of fulfilment.

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Michael Hunter

TLDR; 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

Michael Hunter

Identifying your strengths can help you reframe setbacks, overcome self-doubt, and self-comparisons. It can also help you ditch the one-size-fits-all approach and create strategies that work for you!

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Michael Hunter

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.

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Michael Hunter

Explore the powerful yet often underestimated impact of leading with genuine care and affection.

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