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Season 3, Episode 238
Family Business Secrets Nobody Talks About (feat. Jonathan Theders & Mike Sipple Jr.)
How do we build something meaningful—and know when it’s time to let go? In this episode of The Unconventional Leadership Podcast, we explore the tension between legacy and innovation, and why resisting change could leave your business behind. If you're navigating succession, stewardship, or strategic pivots, this one’s for you.
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Season 3, Episode 237
How Do Leaders Turn Adversity Into Legacy? (feat. Doug Olberding & Lily Parke with Mike Sipple Jr.)
In this inspiring episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Doug Olberding (CEO of Pig Works) and Lily Parke (Beechwood High School Intern, D1 commit, UK cross-country/track) join Mike Sipple Jr. to share stories of leadership, resilience, and community. From the impact of the Flying Pig Marathon on Cincinnati’s economy and culture, to Lily’s perspective as a young athlete, to overcoming personal adversity and creating legacy, this conversation highlights how unconventional leaders listen, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities.
If you’re passionate about leadership, team building, or leading with purpose in HR, human resources, and beyond—this is a must-listen.
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Season 3, Episode 236
Can Unreasonable Hospitality Save Your Culture? (feat. Lee Crume & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Welcome to another transformational episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast. In this one, Lee Crume, CEO of BE NKY, shares how Unreasonable Hospitality reshaped employee experience, innovation, and team culture in Northern Kentucky. We go deep on building an ecosystem mindset, cultivating staff voice, and designing a community‑centric strategy to attract high‑impact investment and support regional growth.
What you'll learn:
• How to turn hospitality lessons into leadership culture
• Why “hire slow, fire fast” is more than a phrase
• Transforming client and candidate touchpoints through purpose‑driven process
• Designing a five‑star client experience from parking lot greetings to plant tours
• The philosophy of making your leadership *obsolete* through empowerment
• Building spaces and ecosystems that drive collaboration and innovation in your community
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Season 3, Episode 235
What If You Just Went For It? (feat. Emma Adkisson & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Emma Adkisson shares the powerful story behind becoming CEO of a 45-year-old architecture firm...and the growth that came with it. From honoring the legacy of a dying founder to reshaping workplace culture, Emma breaks down what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and creativity. If you've ever doubted your ability to lead differently, this episode is your permission slip.
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- Check out Emboss Design: https://embossdesign.com
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Season 3, Episode 234
THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLE
In this faculty roundtable, Mike Sipple Jr. sits down with Talent Magnet Institute team members Melanie Booher, Megan Leasher, and Leighann Rechtin to unpack the single skill that separates thriving teams from stagnant ones: authentic communication. Discover practical tactics to turn meetings into meaningful dialogue, build psychological safety, and help every voice be heard. If you lead HR, manage people, or simply want to show up better at work, this episode is your playbook.
🔗 Links and Resources:
- Connect with TMI: https://www.talentmagnet.com/
- Dr. Leighann Rechtin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighann-rechtin-edd-09b80945/
- Dr. Megan Leasher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganleasher/
- Melanie Booher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-booher/
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Season 3, Episode 233
How this B2B CEO Uses His Podcast to Grow a Movement (feat. Josh Lewis from the Cincinnati Podcast Studio)
This crossover episode from Grow Your Podcast flips the script: Josh Lewis (Cincinnati Podcast Studio) interviews Unconventional Leadership host Mike Sipple Jr. about how a scrappy audio show became a global leadership movement. Why did it start? What’s changed? And what has he learned about leading with uncomfortable authenticity on the mic and in real life?
What You’ll Learn
• Origin Story: The coffee-conversation advice from mentor Dr. Janet Reid that set the tone for unscripted, human leadership dialogue.
• Audio → Video Leap: Why seeing faces matters for emotional connection, and how LinkedIn + YouTube video expanded global reach.
• Brand Reboot: Moving from Talent Magnet Institute to Unconventional Leadership—and why making the listener the hero changed everything.
• Guest Curation That Resonates: Interview people your audience already knows, likes, and trusts; draw out the stories they’ve never told.
• Consistency & Seasons: How to keep publishing through busy quarters, strategic pauses, and limited resources without losing the audience.
• Authenticity as Filter: Being real may repel some—but it powerfully attracts the right leaders, clients, and culture-builders.
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- Check out the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com
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Season 3, Episode 232
Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership? (feat. Leighann Rechtin & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Leighann Rechtin, TMI Senior Faculty, joins Mike Sipple Jr. to discuss sustainable leadership, emotional wellness, and redefining success for today’s professionals. From high-stakes boardrooms to personal boundaries, this episode explores how to lead with intention without sacrificing your well-being.
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Season 3, Episode 231
This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful Businesses
Feeling stuck at a growth ceiling? Certified EOS® Implementer Kevin Rains explains why **removing** complexity—NOT adding more—unlocks explosive business growth. He shares how he scaled from 2 to 5 auto‑body shops, why a 2‑page strategic plan outperforms a 40‑pager, and the mindset shifts leaders need to avoid burnout and build legacy.
Connect with Kevin Rains:
- Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrains
- EOS - https://www.eosworldwide.com
- Dappled Light Retreats: https://www.dappledlightadventures.com
- KidStrong: https://crestviewhills.kidstrong.com
- One17: https://one17foundation.com
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- The Gap and the Gain: https://a.co/d/asvJITj
- The Book 5: https://a.co/d/8DVjsVw
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Season 3, Episode 230
Can a Failed Kidney Spark Purpose‑Driven Leadership? (feat. Tim Hanner & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Former superintendent and social‑impact entrepreneur Tim Hanner—Mike’s very first podcast guest—returns to the upgraded studio for a full‑circle conversation. In the opening moments he reminds Mike how, back in 2018, he actually interviewed the host! From that flipped‑mic memory we jump into timeless lessons on patience, gratitude, and leading whole humans at work. Discover how slowing down, building trust, and letting others shine can accelerate student‑to‑career pipelines, board engagement, and employee retention.
We unpack:
• Using "start slow to go big" as a scaling strategy
• Turning student voice into workforce‑ready pipelines
• Balancing bold vision with self‑care after a kidney transplant
• Practical ways to embed empathy, gratitude, and feedback loops in any team
If you lead people, or hope to, this conversation will inspire you to pause, breathe, and re‑center your leadership on what (and who) matters most.
🔗 Links and Resources:
- Connect with Tim Hanner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hanner-754b36a
- NaviGo: https://navigoprep.com
- EducateNKY: https://educatenky.org
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Season 3, Episode 229
Are You Leading with Strength or Just Managing Weakness?
In this insightful episode, Mike Sipple Jr. is joined by Dr. Laura Canter to discuss what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, character strengths, and radical candor. They unpack why most companies unintentionally manage to people's weaknesses instead of fostering their strengths—and how flipping that script can transform productivity and workplace culture.Laura explores how to walk the talk with authenticity, and what it looks like to build a proactive—not reactive—culture of leadership and development. She also shares powerful stories and tools from positive psychology that leaders can use to better understand themselves and support their teams in real, lasting ways.
If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your team in a way that unlocks human potential, this conversation is for you.
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Season 3, Episode 228
The Real Reason You Feel Burned Out! (feat. Luke Dooley & Mike Sipple Jr.)
What happens when high-performing leaders feel like they’re drowning—but don’t know who to tell? In this powerful episode, Luke Dooley and Mike Sipple Jr. explore how isolation, burnout, and unspoken pressure are affecting business owners, entrepreneurs, and HR leaders alike. From the raw truth about mental health to tactical strategies for building community and sustainable leadership, this is a call to lead with self-awareness, vulnerability, and intention.
Whether you’re navigating growth, grieving a personal loss, or simply wondering, “How is peace even possible?”, this conversation is for you.
**MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER**
While the Unconventional Leadership Podcast and Talent Magnet Institute explore topics related to mental health and well-being, our content is for educational and inspirational purposes only and should not replace professional medical or psychological advice.
We are not licensed mental health professionals, and the insights shared should not be considered diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for therapy or counseling.
If you are experiencing mental health challenges or emotional distress, we strongly encourage you to seek help from a licensed counselor or healthcare provider. You are not alone, and help is available.
**Resources to Find Support in the US:**
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder – http://www.psychologytoday.com
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline – http://www.samhsa.gov | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (available 24/7 in the U.S.)
If you or someone you know is in crisis or immediate danger, please call 911 or the 988 Crisis Line for immediate support.
At The Unconventional Leadership Podcast and Talent Magnet Institute, we believe that leadership starts with caring for yourself. Please prioritize your well-being. Seeking help is a courageous act.
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- Life GPS ‘At Your Best’: https://eblingroup.kit.com/0f204b61e8
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Season 3, Episode 227
Is HR Ready for the AI Takeover? (feat. Kristie Dierig & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Stop treating HR like a back-office cost center and start running it like the innovation engine your company needs. In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Talent Magnet Institute senior faculty member Kristie Dierig joins host Mike Sipple Jr. to unpack:
Whether you’re a CHRO, people-ops leader, or rising manager, Kristie shows you how to turn relentless change into a competitive edge—so you can lead teams, not just manage transactions.
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Is Your Communication Style Killing Your Culture?
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Season 3, Episode 226
Is Your Communication Style Killing Your Culture? (feat. Regina Russo & Mike Sipple Jr.)
In this episode, Regina Russo unpacks what it really means to lead through communication. From cross-generational teams to high-stakes leadership messaging, Regina shares why most executive leaders still get it wrong—and how vulnerability, empathy, and clarity are the new leadership superpowers. Whether you’re in the C-suite or on your way there, this episode shows how to remove communication barriers, build trust, and shape culture through words.
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Sick of Classroom Disruptions? Stop Telling Teachers to “Do More” and Try THIS (feat. Dr. Charlie Peck & Joshua Stamper & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Season 3, Episode 225
Students are losing thousands of instructional minutes every year to low-level infractions. In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Dr. Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack practical, brain-based alternatives—-from the 3-minute push-in to lightning-fast “rapid resets.” You’ll learn why “discipline” really means to teach, how to humanize teachers, and the three-tenet framework that turns fractured classrooms into connected learning communities. Perfect for principals, counselors, and K-12 educators who want evidence-based strategies without adding “one more thing” to an already packed day.
🔗 Links and Resources:
• Connect with Dr. Charlie Peck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepeck
• Connect with Joshua Stamper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshstamper
• Language of Behavior Podcast: https://joshstamper.com/language-of-behavior/
• Aspire Podcast: https://joshstamper.com/aspire-episodes/
• The Thriving Educator Podcast: https://www.thrivingeducator.org/thrivingeducatorpodcast
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Suspensions waste thousands of minutes of learning
00:26 - Humanizing teachers & meeting Charlie/Josh
03:48 - Josh’s leadership journey from art teacher to dean
06:55 - Building Relationship Action Teams in schools
10:52 - Charlie’s therapist lens for prevention
14:59 - Viral Self-Care Quiz & educator burnout stats
23:59 - Hidden cost of Tier-1 infractions
26:13 - 3-Minute Push-In model explained
36:00 - Rapid Resets: brain-based focus hacks
37:50 - Name Three Objects anxiety reset
44:21 - Empathy activity: principal’s office poll
48:33 - Book-Fair theft turned into leadership lesson
53:58 - Simplifying brain science tools
57:28 - Permission, hope & joy for future-ready schools
1:04:48 - Outro & subscribe
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“Are You Really Communicating Like a Leader?” (feat. Kathrine Nero & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Season 3, Episode 224
If your message isn’t landing, your audience isn’t listening—and that’s on you. In this powerhouse episode, Emmy-winning journalist and VP of Media at Game Day, Kathrine Nero, reveals the communication mistakes leaders make every day and how to fix them. From owning your voice on camera to making feedback actually stick, this conversation is your crash course in becoming the communicator your team actually wants to follow.
Whether you’re leading a company, managing a team, or just trying to show up better online, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways on presence, poise, and purpose in leadership. Plus, discover why “If you talk to everyone, you’re talking to no one” might be the most important media strategy you’re ignoring.
🔗 Links and Resources:
- Connect with Kathrine Nero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinenero/
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TIMECODES:
00:00 – If you talk to everyone, you’re talking to no one
03:50 – The secret to authentic communication on social media
06:00 – What every leader needs to ask before communicating
07:10 – The power of giving feedback that sticks
10:00 – Knowing your audience and building trust
12:00 – Why LinkedIn is your secret weapon
18:30 – Zoom presence tips every professional should know
25:00 – The myth of the “perfect” speaker
27:30 – What it really means to “be yourself” on camera
30:00 – Confidence, imposter syndrome, and owning your voice
34:00 – Listening like a journalist, leading like a pro
37:00 – Gender bias, leadership, and advocating for yourself
42:00 – The Dennis Janson lesson: Why remembering people matters
52:00 – Life after newsrooms
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Season 3, Episode 223: Did THIS Leadership Move Elevate a Family Business?
How do you transform a multi-generational, family business for the future-without losing its soul? In this episode, Tara Halpin, CEO of Steinhauser, reveals the pivotal leadership decisions that elevated her company into a new era of growth, culture, and innovation. From investing in her executive team and state-of-the-art technology to making bold moves in people and culture, Tara shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey-including the tough choices, emotional turning points, and game-changing strategies that every business leader needs to hear. If you want to learn how to build a resilient, people-first organization that thrives for generations, this episode is for you.
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00:00 - Intro
02:14 – The Turning Point: Taking Over Leadership
06:22 – Company-Wide Executive Coaching
14:26 – Accountability, Leadership, and Competency Development
20:20 – Navigating Challenges and Change
36:40 – Building a Culture of Trust
40:05 – Communication and Transparency
53:45 – Community Involvement and Legacy
56:10 – Advice for Future Leaders
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Season 3, Episode 222
GROWTH Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone!
DESCRIPTION:
Most leaders think they’re growing—but are you stuck in your comfort zone without even realizing it? In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Jordan Huizenga and Mike Sipple Jr. dive into what truly drives leadership growth, the hidden traps executives fall into, how to find (and become) transformative mentors, and why organizational “seasonality” might be the secret weapon you’re ignoring. If you’re a C-suite leader, manager, or high-potential executive looking to maximize impact while building a thriving culture, you cannot miss this conversation.
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Why Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone
01:00 - Lessons from Diverse Leadership Conversations
04:30 - Why People Matter More Than Ever in Leadership
09:00 - How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Moves You Forward
13:00 - Leading With Vision: Accepting When Not Everyone Wants to Lead
19:00 - The “Candle, Not Flashlight” Leadership Principle
21:00 - Embracing Organizational and Personal Seasonality
29:00 - How Direction, Alignment, and Commitment Drive Organizations
34:00 - Hard Truths About Growth During Difficult Work
40:00 - Leading Change When Your Team Resists It
44:00 - How Disney’s People, Process, and Place Model Applies to Your Business
50:00 - Why Culture Will Make or Break Your Leadership
55:00 - Staying Connected to Your People as an Executive
58:00 - Wrapping Up: Why Authenticity, Accountability, and Consistency Matter
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Season 3, Episode 221
Why Radical Honesty Doesn’t Always Work in Leadership (and What to Do Instead)
You’ve been told honesty is the best policy—but what if your directness is doing more harm than good?
In this powerful episode, Sharmili Reddy—respected executive and transformational leader—shares the mindset shifts that changed the way she leads, builds trust, and helps her team grow. From radical feedback and self-awareness to balancing empathy with accountability, this conversation is full of practical insights every leader needs to hear.
If you’re a senior leader, director, or manager who’s tired of surface-level leadership talk and wants real transformation—you’ll want to watch this.
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TIMECODES:
00:00 – Introduction: Welcome Sharmili Reddy
02:15 – The truth about “brutal honesty” in leadership
05:21 – The Two-by-Two feedback tool that changed everything
07:00 – Self-awareness vs. leadership impact
08:30 – A team member’s compliment that changed her
12:22 – Why soft skills must be intentional
16:38 – The time dilemma every executive faces
21:00 – Why this podcast resonated with Sharmili
25:00 – How to balance empathy with accountability
32:00 – Is optimism blinding your leadership?
44:00 – Building a unified team across silos
49:00 – Translating core values into day-to-day performance
53:00 – Integrity, leadership, and serving the community
55:30 – Reflections, growth, and the power of feedback
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Season 3, Episode 220
Is Cincinnati the Outdoor Capital of the Midwest? (feat. Brian Bozeman & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Can one city become a magnet for talent, wellness, and innovation—just by building trails?
In this inspiring episode, Brian Bozeman shares how a family bike ride turned into a 60-kid mountain bike team, how the outdoors became his ministry, and why Cincinnati may be America’s best-kept secret for trail access and livability. We also dive into how outdoor recreation isn’t just good for your soul — it’s a serious strategy for business, workforce, and regional growth.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when leaders say yes, this one will light a fire.
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• Connect with Brian Bozeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bozeman-1797785/
• Explore Cincitucky: https://cincituckytrails.com
• Learn about CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance): https://coratrails.org
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TIMECODES:
00:00 – Meet Brian Bozeman: Purposeful Leader, Family Man, Trailblazer
02:00 – From Balance to Integration: The Accidental Life Shift
04:00 – What Skanska Builds & Why it Matters
06:00 – CORA & The Hand-Built Trail Network
08:00 – Starting a 60-Kid Mountain Biking Team in Northern Kentucky
10:00 – Mike’s Self-Care Journey Back to the Outdoors
13:00 – Why We Overlook the Greatest Asset in Cincinnati
18:00 – The Real ROI of Trails: Talent, Health, and Family
21:00 – Learning from Bentonville: Can We Do the Same?
25:00 – Urban Trails vs. Driving to Nature: A Game-Changer
30:00 – A Family Voices the Vision (and Why Brian Cried)
34:00 – From Beer Collabs to Big Dreams: Birth of a Regional Brand
39:00 – Imposter Syndrome, Trust, and Saying Yes Anyway
44:00 – Why Your Driveway Is Your Trailhead
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Season 3, Episode 219
What’s Breaking Our Educators — and How Do We Fix It? (feat. Charle Peck & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Are we asking too much of our educators? In this powerful episode, Charle Peck, a licensed therapist and veteran educator, reveals the hidden trauma and systemic stress that teachers face every day — and what leaders can do about it. From “emotional debt” to real-world self-care strategies, Charle and Mike Sipple Jr. dive into the truth behind burnout, mental health, and the culture shift needed to help our schools (and teachers) thrive.
If you’re a school leader, superintendent, or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of education, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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• Download: Rapid Reset - Breathing Guide
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Why Educators Are in Crisis
01:24 - Meet Charle Peck: Therapist + Educator
04:40 - What Is Emotional Debt?
08:50 - Why Teachers Are Leaving in Record Numbers
12:35 - How School Leaders Can Actually Help
15:15 - The Importance of Self-Care in Leadership
18:45 - Trauma-Informed Leadership in Schools
21:00 - Charle’s Journey: From Burnout to Healing
26:30 - What Parents and Leaders Can Do Right Now
30:40 - Hope for the Future of Education
33:55 - Charle’s Final Words to Education Leaders
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