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  • Family Business Secrets Nobody Talks About

    Family Business Secrets Nobody Talks About
    Oct 16 2025

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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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    1 h y 18 m
  • How Do Leaders Turn Adversity Into Legacy?

    How Do Leaders Turn Adversity Into Legacy?
    Oct 2 2025
    Connect & ask your leadership question here: Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 237How 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.🔗 Links and Resources:- Connect with Doug Olberding: https://www.pigworks.org and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougolberding/___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 h y 1 m
  • Can Unreasonable Hospitality Save Your Culture?

    Can Unreasonable Hospitality Save Your Culture?
    Aug 7 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 236Can 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 StudioCincinnati 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
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    57 m
  • What If You Just Went For It?

    What If You Just Went For It?
    Jul 31 2025

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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.


    🔗 Links and Resources:

    - Connect with Emma Adkisson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-adkisson-22528b37

    - Check out Emboss Design: https://embossdesign.com


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

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


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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.


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    58 m
  • THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLE

    THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLE
    Jul 24 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 234THIS Is What Leaders Are Dealing With | ROUNDTABLEIn 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/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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    33 m
  • 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 h y 8 m
  • Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?

    Is Burnout Inevitable in Leadership?
    Jul 10 2025

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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.


    🔗 Links and Resources:


    * Connect with Leighann Rechtin: [LinkedIn]

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


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

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


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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.


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    1 h y 10 m
  • 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 h y 2 m