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The Unconventional Leadership Podcast

The Unconventional Leadership Podcast

By: Talent Magnet Institute
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The Unconventional Leadership Podcast isn’t just another leadership show — it’s a call to rethink everything. We bring you raw conversations, real wisdom, and stories that go beyond surface success. Each episode features world-class leaders who share their highs, lows, and everything in between — so you can lead with greater courage, clarity, and purpose. If you’re ready to ditch the status quo, unleash your team's full potential, and build a legacy that matters, you’re in the right place. It’s time to lead differently. It’s time to lead unconventionally.Talent Magnet Institute Career Success Economics
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  • How this B2B CEO Uses His Podcast to Grow a Movement

    How this B2B CEO Uses His Podcast to Grow a Movement
    Jul 17 2025
    Connect & ask your leadership question here: https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactusTake the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 233How 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.🔗 Links and Resources:- Connect with Josh Lewis: http://linkedin.com/in/devisinggood- Check out the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com___Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C___Connect with the Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr___Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute___Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc___Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/#Leadership #UnconventionalLeadership #HR #TeamBuilding #SelfCare #ThoughtLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #VideoPodcasting #PeopleFirst #Authenticity
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?

    Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?
    Jul 10 2025

    Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz

    https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz


    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.


    🔗 Links and Resources:


    * Connect with Leighann Rechtin: [LinkedIn]

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighann-rechtin-edd-09b80945/


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    Subscribe & Listen to more content here:


    ➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast

    ➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB

    ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047

    ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C


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    Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr!

    LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr

    LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr


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    Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!

    YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute

    LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute


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    Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn:

    ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc


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    Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast Studio


    Creating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.


    Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?

    Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi

    Learn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful Businesses

    This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful Businesses
    Jul 9 2025
    Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 231This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful BusinessesFeeling 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🔗 Other Links and Resources:- The Gap and the Gain: https://a.co/d/asvJITj- The Book 5: https://a.co/d/8DVjsVw___Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C___Connect with the Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr___Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute___Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc___Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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