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. 4d ago

    Leading Humans in an AI-Augmented World | Kristie Jones

    In this powerful episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes back author, consultant, and speaker Kristie Jones to discuss her upcoming book, The Sales Leadership Gap: Leading Humans in an AI Augmented World.  As organizations rapidly integrate AI tools, automated workflows, and agentic systems, a critical leadership bottleneck has emerged: most executives are managing people using obsolete playbooks rather than managing end-to-end systems. Kristie breaks down why leaders must step out of the cockpit and into the control tower, providing actionable insights on workflow design, prompt architecture, objective judgment, and hiring for discernment.  🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: • The Control Tower Metaphor: Shifting leadership perspective from tactical execution to 360-degree system oversight.  • Obsolete Playbooks: Why waiting for industry playbooks puts you behind, and how to co-create the 2027 framework today.  • Human Discernment vs. AI Copy-Pasting: Why AI outputs require strict human verification, critical thinking, and objective judgment.  • Pre-Call Planning & The Art of Sales: Reviving old-school pre-call rigor to eliminate failure modes before buyer conversations.  • The 5 Core Executive Competencies: Systems thinking, workflow design, decision leadership, coaching objective judgment, and accountability clarity.  📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Kristie Jones👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiekjones ➡️ Website: https://kristiekjones.com/ ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristiekjones ➡️ Book: https://kristiekjones.com/book/the-sales-leadership-gap/ 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

    Leading Humans in an AI-Augmented World | Kristie Jones

  2. Sep 29

    How Combat Pilots Build No-Fail Trust & How Leaders Can Too | Exclusive Deep Dive w/ Jason O. Harris

    "Trust gets tested at the exact moment you can’t afford hesitation." In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher is joined by Air Force C-130 pilot, speaker, and author Jason O'Harris to unpack his "No-Fail Trust" framework. Born in environments where teams deliver under extreme pressure with lives on the line, Jason’s lessons apply directly to corporate culture, executive leadership development, and operational scaling. In This Episode, You Will Discover: The Power of Redirection: How mentorship, accountability, and an unexpected love of horses reshaped Jason’s early trajectory.The Loadmaster Rule: Why psychological safety allows a 19-year-old team member to override a senior commander without fear of retaliation.The 77% Retention Statistic: Why bad leadership drives high turnover and how to build a commitment-based culture.Working ON the Business: Standardizing "Preflight Pillars" so teams operate smoothly without constant owner intervention.The Daily Challenge: Earning your leadership title through daily habits, behavior, and standards.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OvFYxt0sd9w  📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡  Jason O. Harris 👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary):  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonoharris/ ➡️ Website: https://jasonoharris.com/?ct=1790647417142  ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoFailTrust ➡️ Book: https://jasonoharris.com/no-fail-trust/  #GrowingChampions #TheUncommonLeaderPodcast #ChampionsBrew #CoachJohnGallagher 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 Combat Pilots Build No-Fail Trust & How Leaders Can Too | Exclusive Deep Dive w/ Jason O. Harris

  3. Sep 22

    Read Less, Apply More: How Top CEOs Execute Frameworks | Nick Hutchison | Episode 236

    How do executive leaders, CEOs, and "Leaders of Leaders" escape the operational grind and build autonomous teams? It begins by upgrading the internal software of the mind. In this episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes back Nick Hutchison, author of Rise of the Reader and founder of BookThinkers. Nick shares his personal evolution from an unmotivated student to building a powerhouse agency that serves elite authors and high-performing leaders. Together, John and Nick tackle the alarming statistics behind falling adult reading habits, the cognitive risks of over-relying on AI for executive decision-making, and how leaders can replace digital noise with actionable business wisdom. Nick introduces his framework for applying Parkinson’s Law to Reading, ensuring that every book consumed is tied to a specific operational deadline and implementation target. They also discuss strategic relationship building, outlining how providing unconditional value over five years established long-term partnerships with A-list industry figures like Jim Kwik. 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: •Mental Software Updates: Why long-form physical reading remains the premier vehicle for updating leadership frameworks and adapting to modern workforce realities. •The AI Atrophy Trap: How over-outsourcing basic thinking to generative tools diminishes fundamental executive reasoning and recall capabilities. •Time Replacement vs. Time Finding: How replacing 15 minutes of daily screen time unlocks 12–15 fully implemented books per year. •Parkinson’s Law for Learning: Setting time-bound targets for taking action so learning directly drives operational efficiency rather than becoming passive entertainment. •Value-First Networking: The mechanics of building elite executive relationships by giving unprompted value over years without immediate expectations. ➡️Resourced Mentioned: 📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡  Nick Hutchison 👇 ➡️ LinkedIn (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bookthinkers/ ➡️ Website:https://bookthinkers.com/ ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BookThinkers ➡️ Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CHN5G33H 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

    Read Less, Apply More: How Top CEOs Execute Frameworks | Nick Hutchison | Episode 236

  4. Sep 15

    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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    245
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