The Uncommon Leader Podcast
Are you ready to break free from mediocrity and lead an extraordinary life? Join us on The Uncommon Leadership Podcast as we explore the power of intentionality in personal and professional growth. Our podcast features insightful interviews with inspiring leaders from all walks of life, sharing their stories of overcoming challenges and achieving greatness.
Discover practical strategies to:
- Think positively and cultivate a growth mindset
- Live a healthy and balanced lifestyle
- Build your faith and find inner strength
- Read more and expand your knowledge
- Stay strong in the face of adversity
- Work hard with purpose and passion
- Network effectively to build meaningful relationships
- Worry less and focus on what matters
- Love always and make a positive impact
In each episode, we'll dive into relevant leadership topics, share inspiring stories, and provide actionable steps you can take to elevate your life. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, The Uncommon Leadership Podcast offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you achieve your goals and live your best life.
Episodes
164 episodes
Trust, Truth, and Transformation: Lessons from 30 Years of Coaching
How do you transform losing teams into champions? What makes an uncommon leader? Coach Jim Johnson discovered the answers to these questions through both devastating failure and extraordinary success during his 30-year basketball coaching caree...
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Rewind Episode: State Champion Coach Jacob Gruse - From Hoops to Heart
In this exciting episode, we're revisiting my engaging conversation with state champion Head Coach Jacob Gruse. Recorded during the onset of March Madness a couple years ago, this episode quickly became one of our most downloaded episodes! Join...
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Choosing Your Hard: How Uncommon Leaders Set SMAHT Goals
What if the comfortable goals you've been setting are actually holding you back from your greatest achievements? In this inaugural episode of The After Show, I challenge the conventional wisdom of SMART goal-setting by proposing a powerful shif...
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Trust Your Intuition: How Faith and Persistence Built a Business
Susan Campbell never imagined she'd become an entrepreneur in her fifties, but when inspiration struck just weeks before her daughter's wedding, she couldn't ignore it. That divine spark led to South 23rd and the Porch Pop – an innovative solut...
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Uncommon Leader After Show: Leadership Lessons and Insights Explored
Hello Uncommon Leader Podcast listeners!I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you—I'm launching a brand new segment called the Uncommon Leader After Show! You know that feeling after watching an exhilaratin...
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From Baseball to Battlefield to Boardroom: The Steady Leader
What separates those who crumble under pressure from those who thrive? For Schuyler Williamson, the answer crystallized during an IED attack in Iraq that disabled his vehicle and injured his entire platoon. Despite chaos, pain, and limited visi...
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Why Excellence Matters in Leadership and Life - with Hall of Fame Speaker Chris Widener
Dive into a compelling conversation with Chris Widener, a celebrated motivational speaker and author, as he shares his transformative journey through leadership, excellence, and service. From his childhood experiences as a ball boy for the Seat...
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Embracing Candor: Transformative Leadership and Honest Conversations with Todd Holzman
What if the secret to impactful leadership and thriving relationships lies in embracing honesty, even when it's uncomfortable? On the Uncommon Leader Podcast, we sit down with Todd Holzman, CEO and founder of Holzman Leadership, who shares a de...
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Spiritual Fitness and Transformation with Clint Riggin
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Clint Riggin, the dynamic founder and CEO of Limitless Faith Inc. From overcoming a tumultuous childhood to serving as a Navy veteran and achieving success as a bodybuilder, Clint's journey is one of r...
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Unlocking Leadership and Supply Chain Success with Kerim Kfuri
Unlock the secrets of successful supply chain management and leadership with our special guest, Kerim Kfuri. A global entrepreneur and author, Kerim takes us on an extraordinary journey through the industry, sharing how childhood lessons sellin...
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Rewriting Your Life Narrative: From Self-Doubt to Victory with Lior Arussy
What if the story you've been telling yourself is holding you back? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Lior Arussy, a dynamic author and speaker, as he shares how rewriting the narrative of your life can unlock doors you never imagine...
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Communicate to Connect - Strategies for Success
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gordon MacFarlane, a remarkable performance mindset coach and international best-selling author. We dive deep into his latest book, "Communicate to Connect, the Power of Words," and explo...
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Cultivating Leaders through a Learn-It-All Approach with Damon Lembi
Great leaders are not simply born or made; they are continuously evolving. Damon Lembi shares powerful insights on leadership mindsets, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how AI is changing leadership training, reminding us that growth is a life...
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Turning Childhood Challenges into Success: Marlena Stell on Confidence, Motherhood, and Mentorship
This episode explores the transformative journey of Marlena Stell, as she recounts her experiences overcoming adversity, self-doubt, and the cultivated skills of confidence. With insights on the importance of self-care, gratitude, and trusting ...
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Turning Setbacks into Success: Amy Chambers on Resilience, Confidence, and Leadership
Ever wondered how to turn personal setbacks into a powerful journey toward success? Meet Amy Chambers, a remarkable leader who's done just that. By age 28, Amy was leading over 250 people in the financial services industry, fueled by a determin...
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Leadership Revolution: From Purpose-Driven Business to AI Ethics with Charles Spinosa
Discover how Charles Spinosa, a visionary in leadership and business growth, navigated a challenging start in rural New Jersey to earn recognition as a thought leader. Marked by an early mislabeling in school, Charles shares his compelling pers...
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Crafting a Blue-Collar Future Beyond Conventional Careers
Ken Rusk, the bestselling author of "Blue Collar Cash," joins us to share his inspiring journey from a humble upbringing to becoming a leading advocate for blue-collar careers. Growing up in Amherst, Ohio, Ken learned the virtues of hard work a...
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From Trauma to Triumph: Redefining Leadership and Personal Fulfillment
After years of misconceptions about leadership and personal success, Jason Van Ruler unearthed a transformative truth: our past traumas and unhealthy core beliefs can drive us to achieve, yet still leave a void of fulfillment. Join us as Jason,...
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Empowering Leadership Through Self-Care: Insights from Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
Discover the transformative power of self-care in leadership with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a leading psychologist and burnout prevention expert. Dr. Hammond takes us on a heartfelt journey from her own experiences of burnout to thriving by adoptin...
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28:34
Leading with Joy: Dr. Mike Hayes on Happiness, Faith, and Purpose
What if true happiness is more than just a fleeting emotion? Join us as Dr. Mike Hayes unravels the profound ties between happiness, faith, and leadership. Through riveting personal stories, including a life-altering moment from his childhood i...
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51:22
Crafting Success Through Family Values and Integrity
Chris Garavito, an inspiring physical therapist and entrepreneur, shares his incredible journey of turning personal healthcare challenges into a thriving practice. Discover how his father's steadfast work ethic and family-centric values have pr...
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Be Bold Today!! Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success
Join me on the Uncommon Leader Podcast as Leigh Burgess, a trailblazing entrepreneur and author of "Be Bold Today," shares her empowering story of transformation from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial triumph. Leigh discusses the pivotal mom...
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Balancing Leadership and Personal Growth: Insights from Mark Henderson Leary on Healthcare, Creativity, and the EOS Framework
Discover the secret to balancing leadership and personal growth with the inspiring Mark Henderson Leary, a renowned leadership coach who joins us to share his unique insights. Mark's compelling journey from his early days as the "man of the hou...
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Fueling Ambition with Curiosity and Consistency with Luis Hernandez
Curiosity and fearlessness fueled Luis Hernandez’s rise from the inner city to becoming a leader and trailblazer in his family as the first to graduate from both high school and college. Join us on the Uncommon Leader Podcast as Luis shares how...
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Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership with Empathy and Grace: Tammy Klotz's Journey
Tammy Klotz, Chief Information Security Officer and author of "Leading with Empathy and Grace," joins us for a compelling conversation about redefining leadership in the cybersecurity world. Tammy opens up about her formative years, sharing a c...
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