The Unconventional Leadership Podcast

Talent Magnet Institute

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.

  1. Can Unreasonable Hospitality Save Your Culture?

    8月7日

    Can Unreasonable Hospitality Save Your Culture?

    Connect & ask your leadership question here: https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactus Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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 🔗 Links and Resources: - Connect with Lee Crume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crumelee - BE NKY: https://be-nky.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 Mike Sipple, Jr! LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast Studio Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production. Whether you're in Greater Cincinnati or planning high‑quality content, we make it easy so you can just focus on your message. Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi Learn about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

    57 分钟
  2. What If You Just Went For It?

    7月31日

    What If You Just Went For It?

    Connect & ask your leadership question here: https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactus Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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. 🔗 Links and Resources: - Connect with Emma Adkisson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-adkisson-22528b37 - Check out Emboss Design: https://embossdesign.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/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ 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

    58 分钟
  3. THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLE

    7月24日

    THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLE

    Connect & ask your leadership question here: https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactus Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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/ ___ 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/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ 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

    33 分钟
  4. How this B2B CEO Uses His Podcast to Grow a Movement

    7月17日

    How this B2B CEO Uses His Podcast to Grow a Movement

    Connect & ask your leadership question here: https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactus Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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. 🔗 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/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ 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/ #Leadership #UnconventionalLeadership #HR #TeamBuilding #SelfCare #ThoughtLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #VideoPodcasting #PeopleFirst #Authenticity

    1 小时 8 分钟
  5. Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?

    7月10日

    Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?

    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/ --- 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 Mike Sipple, Jr! LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr --- Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute --- Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc --- 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

    1 小时 10 分钟
  6. This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful Businesses

    7月9日

    This Failed Retiree Shares the Secret to Successful Businesses

    Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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 🔗 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/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ 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

    1 小时 2 分钟
  7. Can a Failed Kidney Spark Purpose‑Driven Leadership?

    6月26日

    Can a Failed Kidney Spark Purpose‑Driven Leadership?

    Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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 --- 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/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr --- Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute --- Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc --- 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

    1 小时 5 分钟
  8. Are You Leading with Strength or Just Managing Weakness?

    6月19日

    Are You Leading with Strength or Just Managing Weakness?

    Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz 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. 🔗 Links and Resources: Connect with Laura Canter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracantersportpsychology/ ___ 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 Mike Sipple, Jr! LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr ___ Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute ___ Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc ___ 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. Wondering if a video podcast is a good fit for your brand? Take the FREE Video Podcast Fit Assessment today! ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/fit Learn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

    1 小时 7 分钟
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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.

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