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Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Hosted by: Talent Magnet Institute

The Unconventional Leadership Podcast allows leaders to hear the truth, gain wisdom, and challenge their thinking. We aim to support you and the team you lead by bringing practical knowledge and insight to the...

Episodes

Being the Best Boss Ever with Don Frericks-Part 1

This week Mike kicks off an upcoming series with long-time mentor and Talent Magnet Institute Faculty member Don Frericks. Don recently published his book, Best Boss Ever: The 5 Steps To Rapidly Develop Yourself Into...
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Privilege In and Out of The Workplace: How CEO’s Can Level The Playing Field Through Awareness with Priya Klocek and Eugene Partridge

This week’s episode is very timely to the national conversation at large, even though it was recorded on May 5, 2020, three weeks before the unrest surrounding the death of George Floyd.   Mike has an insightful...
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Managing Your Workforce Needs Thoughtfully with Julie Bauke

This week Mike and Julie Bauke, Talent Magnet Institute Faculty member and Chief Career Advisor of The Bauke Group, have an honest conversation about managing layoffs and furloughs.  They discuss  The do’s and dont’s...
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A Message from Mike Sipple Jr.

This is a special extra edition of the Talent Magnet Institute with a personal message from Mike Sipple Jr. about the importance of working towards anti-racism in our organizations, and some suggestions for how to do...
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Developing Your Future State Using Effective Conversations With Becky Scheeler

This week Mike discusses real life communication issues of leaders all over the world and their impact on business with Becky Scheeler, Executive Vice President at Centennial, Inc. Becky imparts a lot of wisdom in...
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Workforce Support and The Vitality of Your Organization, With Shannon Starkey-Taylor and Jordan Huizenga From Learning Grove

This week Mike invites two local leaders to discuss the importance of early childhood education and childcare in talent retention and the talent lifecycle.  This conversation includes tactical concepts for leaders. ...
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Maintaining a Healthy Mindset During Rapid Change and Crisis with Paul Heagen

This week Mike discusses mindset strategies with Executive Coach and author Paul Heagen.  They discuss:  How to find middle ground between optimism and pessimism (2:09)  Taking advantage of unique opportunities for...
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The Role of Leadership: Business and Mental Health with Mike Glen

This week, Mike talks to Mike Glen, Vice President of Business Development for The Lindner Center For Hope, about what leaders can do to transform the conversation regarding mental health.  Hear how and why Mike G....
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Managing Risk in Crisis Mode with Jonathan Theders

This week Mike discusses risk management with Jonathan Theders, CEO of RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders, an independent insurance agency specializing in helping businesses.   Mike and Jonathan discuss the myriad of issues so...
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Communicating Change Effectively and Compassionately with Mike Glenn

This week Mike discusses how we view and react to change with Talent Magnet Institute Faculty member and the “Master of Organizational Development” Michael Glenn.  This short but jam-packed episode inspires any...
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Strategy Alignment and People-Centered Business in Crisis with Erin Bledsoe

This week Mike continues his discussions with Talent Magnet Institute faculty members, drawing on their areas of expertise to answer pressing concerns of leaders around the globe.  Erin Bledsoe defines her “sweet...
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Character Traits of Enduring Leaders with Don Frericks

This week Mike discusses leadership with one of his long-time mentors and advisors, Don Frericks, founder of Don Frericks Leadership Coaching.  In this inspiring discussion they share key take-aways for every leader...
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