The Uncommon Leader Podcast

John Gallagher
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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 mindsetLive a healthy and balanced lifestyleBuild your faith and find inner strengthRead more and expand your knowledgeStay strong in the face of adversityWork hard with purpose and passionNetwork effectively to build meaningful relationshipsWorry less and focus on what mattersLove 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.

  1. 10h ago

    Overcoming the Executive Wilderness: From Prison to Purpose with Reggie Foreman | Episode 235

    What happens when a high-flying entrepreneur hits rock bottom? In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with executive life coach, author, and founder Reginald Foreman. Reggie opens up about his incredible life journey—from growing up in the Chicago projects and facing an unjust prison sentence to building thriving enterprises, losing everything in a modern "wilderness" season, and emerging with a renewed mission to develop autonomous, resilient leaders.  Together, John and Reggie unpack core executive themes including leadership development, systemization, and applying Lean methodologies to eliminate operational drag and friction. Listeners will learn why true executive freedom requires shifting focus away from ego-driven success and toward self-running systems that empower others to own outcomes. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: • The Foundation of Self-Leadership: Why you must develop and master your own mindset before attempting to lead or rescue others.  • The Purpose of the Wilderness: Understanding how strategic setbacks, failures, and pressure serve as divine preparation for long-term elevation.  • Spiritual & Operational Occupation: Keeping your leadership tank full to prevent burnout, stress, and strategic waste.  • Legacy Over Ego: Transitioning from chasing raw corporate status to building a purpose-driven, kingdom-impact business model.  📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Reginald Foreman 👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-foreman-04430a77/ ➡️ Website: https://www.reginaldforeman.com/ ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReginaldForeman ➡️ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Reginald-Foreman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AReginald%2BForeman Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    Overcoming the Executive Wilderness: From Prison to Purpose with Reggie Foreman | Episode 235

  2. Sep 8

    The #1 Leadership Mistake Christian Leaders Make (Addition vs Multiplication)

    How do business owners transition from working IN the business to working ON the business? It starts by building autonomous leaders who own outcomes. In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, Coach John Gallagher hosts Mac Lake, author of The Super Multiplier. Together, they diagnose the operational bottlenecks that force organizations to continuously hire externally and create structural friction. Mac shares a Lean, multi-generational framework for developing leaders, implementing the 4-T transformational process (Think, Try, Talk, Train), and utilizing breakthrough question frameworks to agitate executive growth. 🚀Key Takeaways:      • The 4 Leader Typologies: Identifying where you and your team fall on the continuum from Doer to Super Multiplier.       • Pipeline Architecture: Why structuring for function instead of development causes continuous executive burnout.        • The 4-T Transformational Operating System: How to shift from training for information to training for operational transformation.       • Breakthrough Coaching: Moving from generic feedback to high-impact question strategies (Point of View, Story, and List questions).       • Legacy Lengthening: Why true organizational strength relies on character, but legacy length depends on leader multiplication. Guest Resources:  📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Mac Lake 👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/maclake/ ➡️ Website: https://www.maclakeonline.com/ ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maclake ➡️ Book: Thttps://www.multiplygroup.org/supermultiplier Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    The #1 Leadership Mistake Christian Leaders Make (Addition vs Multiplication)

  3. Sep 1

    The "Learn, Burn, Return" Framework for High-Performing Leaders | Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

    How do executive leaders build self-running systems, foster true team autonomy, and step away from daily operational friction? In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff—executive performance coach, high-performance strategist, and author of The Confidence Habit—to break down the intersection of executive mindset, operational excellence, and team empowerment. Dr. Kamphoff shares ground-breaking research from her nationwide confidence study, revealing why 33% of employees quit confidence-draining environments and how executive confidence directly impacts team retention, culture, and bottom-line revenue. Together, John and Cindra explore actionable frameworks designed to help CEOs and senior leaders stop working in the business and start working on the business: 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: The 4 Pillars of Confidence: Understanding confidence as a decision, skill, belief, and fluctuating feeling. The Learn, Burn, Return Model: A simple 3-step tool to clear mental friction, process high-stakes operational mistakes quickly, and return to execution. Eliminating Leadership Bottlenecks: How micromanagement crushes culture and how delegating authority accelerates system autonomy. Capture Your Wins: How implementing visual tracking tools like the "Win Wall" drives organizational momentum and protects team confidence.  📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Cindra Kamphoff 👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  (7) Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., CSP, CMPC | LinkedIn ➡️ Website: Cindra Kamphoff – Think Big – Play Big ➡️ YouTube: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff - YouTube ➡️ Book: The Confidence Habit – Cindra Kamphoff Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    The "Learn, Burn, Return" Framework for High-Performing Leaders | Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

  4. Aug 25

    The 8 Common Practices of Uncommon Leaders: Move from Thought to Action | John Gallagher

    You can train for a Spartan race, ship a book, and build a career that looks successful, yet still get stuck behind the same invisible wall: fear. We flip the script and put John Gallagher in the guest seat to talk about the real drivers behind uncommon leadership, from the high school moment where popularity influenced a big decision to the later seasons where he learned to stop waiting until he felt “worthy” to make the ask.  We dig into the heart of his new book, The Eight Common Practices of Uncommon Leaders, and the idea that leadership growth is less about hype and more about practices you repeat. John shares why Philippians 4:8 is a mindset filter, but Philippians 4:9 is the challenge that matters most: put it into practice. That theme runs through everything, including the 86,400-second reminder that time never stops, so we have to decide what deserves our attention and learn to say no to good things to say yes to legacy-level work.   You’ll also hear the four-part approach John uses to beat “the beast” of fear: prayer, accountability, reflection, and action. We talk handwritten “care cards” as a surprisingly powerful relationship-building tool, plus a framework for giving hard feedback with both truth and grace. We wrap with the day 91 mindset and a legacy question you won’t forget: who will write your name on their list of people who made a difference?   Subscribe, share this with a leader who needs momentum, and leave a review so more people can find the show. =================================================== Get The Book & Connect with John: 📖 Get the Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Gallagher/author/B0HFY1CLBV?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 🌐 Official Book Website: https://8commonpracticesbook.com/ 📈 Schedule a Free Executive Coaching Call: https://coachjohngallagher.com/freecall/ ☕ Subscribe to The Champions Brew: https://mailchi.mp/d8de2dc48495/brew15-subscription #GrowingChampions #TheUncommonLeaderPodcast #ChampionsBrew #CoachJohnGallagher #UncommonLeadership #LeanSystems #ExecutiveCoaching #8CommonPracticesbyJohn Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    The 8 Common Practices of Uncommon Leaders: Move from Thought to Action | John Gallagher

  5. Aug 18

    Episode 231: Turn Adversity into Advantage | Chris Welton

    How Executive Leaders Build Autonomous Systems & Compress Crisis | Chris Welton How do elite CEOs and "Leaders of Leaders" maintain operational freedom while scaling through intense complexity? In this high-impact episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes back international speaker, author, and executive coach Chris Welton for his third appearance on the show. Drawing from the frameworks in his book, Adversity is the Assignment, Chris shares actionable strategies for leaders looking to eliminate operational friction, build lean organizational systems, and develop autonomous teams. Whether you are dealing with talent disruption, rapid scaling bottlenecks, or executive burnout, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for moving from reactive management to systemized architecture. Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways: The Four Stages of Adversity: Learn how to navigate from Victim to Survivor, Warrior, and ultimately Architect without pretending the pain isn't real.The Adversity Backpack & "Receipts": How to store and pull from past wins when facing seemingly impossible current challenges.The Adversity Accelerator: Training for hard moments on purpose through disciplined routines, uncomfortable conversations, and mental stamina building.The Undefeated Morning Routine: Winning the first five decisions of your day before the noise of the world takes over.Modern AI Integration: How Chris utilizes AI to perform structural feedback audits on coaching calls to optimize leadership performance.The "One Jordan" Strategy: Building authentic, high-level relationships with world-class leaders (and the surprise call it sparked from John Maxwell).The Power of "No": Protecting family time, eliminating operational drag, and maintaining sharp focus on high-yield leverage.If you got value from this, subscribe to the Uncommon Leader Podcast, share it with someone facing a hard season, and leave a quick review so more uncommon leaders can find the show. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mzZPkkdFe3I 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncommon-leader-podcast/id1577348656 =================================================== 📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Chris Welton👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-welton-95279b72/ ➡️ Website: https://chriswelton.live/ ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coachchriswelton ➡️ Book: https://onejordanbook.com/one-jordan-optin-book-with-signature Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    Episode 231: Turn Adversity into Advantage | Chris Welton

  6. Aug 18

    Why Your Team Can’t Run Without You (And How to Fix It) | Episode 232 | James Vilade

    How do top-tier leaders maintain a .748 career winning percentage while founding high-impact non-profit foundations? In this masterclass episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with James Vilade—NCAA baseball coaching legend, former MLB scout under Derek Jeter, and founder of the Keeper of the Game Foundation. James shares actionable frameworks on leadership development, lean thinking, and culture creation. Learn how to navigate high-stakes environments, eliminate friction within teams, and structure operations so that autonomous leaders emerge to run the system. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: Overcoming Bottlenecks: Navigating early learning disabilities to build a platform that serves thousands.The 3 Daily Operational States: Differentiating between Battle Days, Routine Days, and Click Days to optimize energy and focus.Defining Organizational Culture: Why culture comes down to two key factors—how you treat people and how they treat each other.Servant Leadership & Advocacy: Building Keeper of the Game from $600 into a national movement serving individuals with special needs.Allowing Failure Without Consequence: Creating a psychological safety net that encourages bold execution and eliminates organizational drag. 📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 James Vilade👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  (3) James Vilade | LinkedIn ➡️ Website: James Vilade « Keeper of The Game ➡️ YouTube:  (1) VILADE BASEBALL - YouTube Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    Why Your Team Can’t Run Without You (And How to Fix It) | Episode 232 | James Vilade

  7. Aug 4

    How Executive Leaders De-Escalate High-Stakes Conflict in 90 Seconds | Douglas Noll | Episode 230

    In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, John Gallagher welcomes Douglas Noll—a former 22-year trial lawyer who walked away from a $10 million practice to dedicate his life to peacemaking, conflict resolution, and neuroscience-based leadership. Doug outlines how leaders can use "affect labeling" to disarm high-stakes board dispute tension in 90 seconds, why traditional management views on empathy are fundamentally flawed, and how "Nervous System Leadership" drives bottom-line execution. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: Overcoming Adversity to High-Stakes Litigation: Doug’s journey from severe childhood physical disabilities to becoming a trial lawyer.The Pivot to Peacemaking: Leaving a $10M trial career to build restorative justice frameworks and found the Prison of Peace Project.The Science of De-Escalation: How simple affect labeling regulates a dysregulated brain in 90 to 120 seconds.The Early Problem-Solving Trap: Why jumping straight to answers is actually an executive self-soothing mechanism that damages trust.Empathy Leadership: Shifting from soft-skill clichés to hard neuroscience for team retention, performance, and operational freedom. 📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Douglas Noll👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ ➡️ Website: https://dougnoll.com/ ➡️ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DouglasNollPeacemaker ➡️ Book: https://dougnoll.com/books Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    How Executive Leaders De-Escalate High-Stakes Conflict in 90 Seconds | Douglas Noll | Episode 230

  8. Jul 28

    The Secret to Scaling: Stack Your Talent for Growth | Episode 229 | Scott Becker

    In this compelling episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher engages in a candid conversation with Scott Becker, the visionary founder of Becker's Healthcare and author of the impactful book, "Building Great Businesses, Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence." Scott, an entrepreneur, investor, and attorney, shares his unique journey from being blocked out of industry stages to building one of healthcare's most influential media platforms. This discussion is a must-listen for executive leaders, CEOs, and founders grappling with growth, talent management, and sustained organizational excellence. Scott unpacks critical frameworks for: 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: Strategic Talent Stacking: Discover how to align your top talent with your core business objectives to avoid diluted efforts and maximize impact.Leveraging Strengths: Learn to identify and relentlessly double down on your organizational and individual strengths, driving exponential growth where the market responds most.Cultivating Future Leaders: Understand why the true measure of a leader lies in their ability to develop and empower other leaders, ensuring an enduring legacy beyond their direct involvement.Battling Complacency: Gain actionable insights into revitalizing teams, refreshing vision, and fostering a culture of continuous hunger and innovation, even at the peak of success.Purposeful Passion: Re-evaluate the common advice to 'follow your passion' and instead learn to cultivate passion in a way that is constructive, sustainable, and contributes meaningfully.Scott's personal anecdotes, from his childhood experiences shaping his drive to the evolution of his publishing journey, provide a relatable and authoritative perspective on overcoming challenges and building truly great businesses. This episode is a blueprint for leaders committed to creating momentum, navigating setbacks, and scaling their enterprises with unwavering confidence. 📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Scott Becker👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbeckermw/?ct=1785210461241 ➡️ Website: https://hubs.beckershealthcare.com/about?ct=1785210476447 ➡️ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Great-Businesses-Momentum-Confidence/dp/1637635400/ref=sr_1_1 Thanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.  Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.  One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.  You can do that on  Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen.   Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?  If you would be interested in having me discuss  1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.  Click this link  to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)   Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!! Connect with me

    The Secret to Scaling: Stack Your Talent for Growth | Episode 229 | Scott Becker
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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 mindsetLive a healthy and balanced lifestyleBuild your faith and find inner strengthRead more and expand your knowledgeStay strong in the face of adversityWork hard with purpose and passionNetwork effectively to build meaningful relationshipsWorry less and focus on what mattersLove 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.

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    John Gallagher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    242
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