Uncommon Leadership – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 relationships that thrive.     This isn't just theory; it's hard-won wisdom from someone who has navigated life-or-death conversations.   Whether you’re leading a meeting or navigating a tense conversation, this episode is a masterclass in reading the room—and reshaping the outcome through the power of words.   For any leader who wants to be heard, trusted, and remembered, this one’s a must. Tune in today.   Want to get in touch with Scott Harvey? Email: scott@speakingofharvey.com Website: SpeakingofHarvey.com   For more inspiring conversations like this, sign up for the Uncommon Leadership newsletter at https://uncommonteams.com   Watch the Uncommon Leadership Podcast: Get notified on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp9vaDKz5TI7gaWKLc801Dw    Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/uncommon-leadership/id1654637165  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2BkXGceaZgVWxGQCXcrmgj    Presented By: Uncommon Change

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 benefits.   He also challenges the traditional view that businesses must be cold and transactional, presenting a compelling case for why warmth, empathy, and genuine concern for people's well-being are essential components of effective leadership.   Tune into this conversation as it serves as a powerful reminder that leading with genuine care and affection isn't just ethically superior—it's a strategic advantage that fetches remarkable returns in terms of employee retention, performance, and overall success.

 

To access more insights from Ryan Rigterink, explore his website: workgaze.com or email him at ryan@workgaze.com   And for more inspiring conversations like this, sign up for my newsletter at https://uncommonteams.com.     Watch the Uncommon Leadership Podcast: Get notified on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp9vaDKz5TI7gaWKLc801Dw    Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/uncommon-leadership/id1654637165  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2BkXGceaZgVWxGQCXcrmgj      Presented By: UncommonChange

The highlight of Mark's career was his time helping the Victorian government partner with private businesses to react to and recover from the 2009 Australian bushfires.

 

Mark Fulcher is the managing director of Beacon Consult, a leadership and organisation performance consultancy, based out of Melbourne Australia.  Mark has taken his experience from leadership roles in Big 4 consulting and multinationals to help growing SMEs (small-medium orgs) get set up for future success. Mark believes that business success is so closely tied to leadership effectiveness - and so should stay front and centre for all organisations.

 

We discuss the intricacies of effective leadership in times of crisis, Mark's experiences driving transformative change in organizations, and the critical importance of empathy, emotional regulation, and personal well-being in leadership.

 

Mark's Beacon Consult’s Guide to Overcoming Growing Pains and Finding Success: https://beaconconsult.com.au/growing-pains/

 

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/fulcherm and email: mark.fulcher@beaconconsult.com.au

 

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When Adrian watches a TV show or movie, he always understands the villain.

 

Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground.

 

We discuss using authenticity and conversation to build meaningful connections, and the profound significance of our personal gifts and the impact they can have on those around us.

 

Adrian's free e-book The Change Imperative is at https://change.takenewground.com/.

 

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler and Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=en

 

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Michael finds that dealing with actors is perfect preparation for being a software program manager.

 

Michael Bolton is a consulting software tester and testing teacher who helps people to solve testing problems that they didn't realize they could solve. Michael has over 30 years of experience testing, developing, managing, and writing about software, and has traveled to six continents to help people learn about testing.

 

We discuss the importance of diverse talents and perspectives in software development and testing, the power of metaphor, and how useful embracing failure can be.

 

Contact Michael at michael@developsense.com, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bolton-08847/, on Twitter @michaelbolton, or through his website, http://www.developsense.com.

 

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Brad has been road tripping to Up North Michigan with his best buddies for twenty-four years.

 

Brad Voorhees is the cornerstone of ScaleTx, bringing a wealth of experience with over 15 years in leadership roles and a track record of building and scaling HR departments from the ground up. His expertise lies in providing strategic guidance, hands-on leadership, and mentorship, driving HR departments to become instrumental in organizational growth.

 

We discuss recognizing leadership potential, assessing communication skills, being a net positive influence, and effective learning journeys.

 

Connect with Brad via his website: scaletx.io, email: brad@scaletx.io, or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyvoorhees/.

 

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Chandler believes conflict is necessary for building strong teams.

 

Chandler Cutler embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at just 21. In the two decades since, he has mastered the art of leadership, communication, and resilience, facing real-world business challenges head-on, culminating in the founding of CorEthos.

 

Chandler and CorEthos emphasize the humanity behind every business operation. They help you transform your business with a people-first approach that keeps humanity at the core while ensuring long-term commitment and transparent communication as they collaborate on your path to elevate and scale your business.

 

We chat about creating a space for vulnerability while maintaining professionalism, leveraging team members' expertise for continuous learning, simple ways to resolve even the most challenging communication issues.

 

The downloads Chandler mentions are here:

• https://corethos.com/agenda-architect-of-productive-meetings/
• https://corethos.com/time_management_checklist/

 

Connect with Chandler at https://corethos.com/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandler-cutler-54b33844/, and @CorEthos on all the socials.

 

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Jay used to think that managing was all about coaching.

 

Jay Floyd is a data engineering leader, life coach, and podcaster. He is also the curator of the 'What's Good' brand, dedicated to finding the good in all of life's scenarios, or as he calls it, 'feeding our good wolf.'

 

We discuss leading with a personal touch, the power of positive growth, fostering rich team environments, and the wolves we carry inside us.

 

Connect with Jay via his website: www.whatsgood.work and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjayfloyd/.

 

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Colleen's family helps her remember that we never know what's going on for anyone else.

 

Colleen Johnson has been working in the technology space for over 20 years, with half of that focused on improving the way we deliver value. She has taught and presented agile concepts to audiences around the world but is happiest in the Colorado mountains with her husband and three kids.

 

We discuss the most useful metric for team progress, the benefits of nurturing creativity in retaining talent, and how diversity impacts learning opportunities.

 

Join the ProKanban.org slack community at prokanban.org > About Us > Slack Community

 

Find the Kanban for Everyone videos at https://www.youtube.com/@prokanban

 

Connect with Colleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-johnson/ and Twitter: @scrumhive

 

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When Gerardo's soul takes flight, it lands on top of a mountain covered in snow. Because he loves helicopter skiing.

 

Gerardo Segat is an international leadership coach whose purpose and legacy is to humanize leadership. Following a wealth of experiences as entrepreneur, chairman and CEO, Gerardo has used his leadership background to create Preludes: a coaching program created to humanize leaders, organizations, and their stakeholders through creative and powerful original experiences (such as decision-making debates, client interaction models, and emotions-focused team meetings).

 

Currently, Gerardo is working on Out As Humans, a performing arts show designed to humanize authentic leaders. Out as Humans is an individual and group immersive performance that creates a space for leaders to be open, trusting, empathetic, and feel a sense of belonging.

 

We discuss the radical effects of vulnerability, creating cultures of openness, integrating open hearts into the workplace, and the importance of self-awareness.

 

Connect with Gerardo via email: you@gerardosegat.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardosegat/; and his website: www.gerardosegat.com.

 

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