Unconventional Leadership Podcast

The Unconventional Leadership Podcast allows leaders to hear the truth, gain wisdom, and challenge their thinking. We aim to support you and the team you lead by bringing practical knowledge and insight to the forefront and discussing topics to drive new ways of thinking and showing up. You will hear the personal stories of successful leaders from around the globe. From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, every guest has a unique story to tell and insights to bring. Discover how to achieve a new type of success that goes much deeper than profits and supports our vision of unlocking human potential.

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Careers
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Strategy Alignment and People-Centered Business...
Mike is joined by Talent Magnet Institute's Erin Bledsoe to draw her expertise to answer pressing concerns of leaders around the globe.
34 min
102
Character Traits of Enduring Leaders with Don F...
This week Mike discusses leadership with one of his long-time mentors and advisors, Don Frericks, founder of Don Frericks Leadership Coaching.
30 min
103
Taking Care Of Your People As A Leadership Init...
Leadership Strategist Andy Foerster, President of Leadership Energy Engagement, LLC, joins Mike to share his unique and truly inspiring lessons for leaders from Navy and corporate life.
30 min
104
Being Courageous During Uncertain Times with Mi...
This week Mike breaks down the key components to being a great leader in the times of great change that we are facing today.
20 min
105
What It Takes To Be A Great Leader In Uncertain...
This week Mike and Christine Lewis share their thoughts and observations about leadership and changes to everyday life during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.
0 min
106
Reflections On 100 Conversations With Mike Sipp...
Your host, Mike Sipple Jr. takes this momentous occasion of the 100th episode to reflect on purpose, impact, and to share aspirations for the future.
23 min
107
A Conversation About Leadership Icon Warren Ben...
This week Mike talks with two esteemed guests, Dr. Marianne Lewis and Jack Fitzgerald about the Warren Bennis Leadership Experience event and leadership from a personal point of view.
42 min
108
Being Honest About What It Takes To Be The Best...
This week Mike talks to Dr. Dan Snively, Founder of Lion’s Lead, a provider of leadership assessment tools and analytics.
32 min
109
Optimized Outcomes For Success in Leadership wi...
This week Mike talks with Pamela Gilchrist, Founder, and CEO of The Gilchrist Group. You will definitely want to listen in on this deep discussion about communicating as a leader.
36 min
110
What Will Your Leadership Legacy Be With Barry ...
This week Mike talks to Barry Posner, Professor of Leadership at the Levy School of Business at Santa Clara University, co-author of the award-winning book The Leadership Challenge and a “Top 50” leadership coach.
37 min
111
Effective Strategies For Talent Acquisition wit...
This week’s episode is a strategy-rich conversation with Mike and Tim Sackett, author of The Talent Fix.
40 min
112
Paul Sittenfeld: How To Infuse Professional Lea...
This week Jessica Baron, Vice President for Centennial, Inc. talks to Paul Sittenfeld, a long-time friend and Cincinnati businessman. They discuss how Paul has reframed his leadership opportunities to impact success in the community at large.
34 min
113
Taking On Leadership Roles in Health Care and L...
This week Jessica Baron, Vice President at Centennial Inc. speaks to Jennifer Manders about making a difference by getting involved at work and in your community.
35 min
114
Securing a Seat at the Table With Minda Harts
This week, Mike has an inspiring conversation with mover and shaker Minda Harts. Minda is on a mission to help women of color change their workplace experience, and enable “success partners” with key action steps.
27 min
115
Let’s Fix Work With Laurie Ruettimann
In this episode Mike talks to fellow podcaster, Laurie Ruettimann, who is the host of the Let’s Fix Work podcast. They discuss myths that we grew up with about work, and how work should be.
37 min
116
Creating Community with Podcasts and Twitter Ch...
The last episode of the decade finds Mike discussing the power of connecting through podcasting. In an era where virtual connections via social media are the norm, Jon Thurmond, who is a seasoned HR practitioner and podcast co-host with Wendy Dailey, talks to Mike about how he has been able to create meaningful friendships and connect on and off the internet via their podcast and Twitter chats.
41 min
117
Annual Roundup with Mike Sipple Jr. and Christi...
In this episode, Mike reviews the amazing year that has come and gone, and shares his predictions about the incoming decade.
41 min
118
Pop Your Bubble About Diversity and Inclusion w...
Mike has the pleasure this week of welcoming Wendy Dailey, a fellow podcast host, blogger and Talent Strategist at Sanford Health based in South Dakota.
24 min
119
Kevin Monroe on the Power of Gratitude and Purp...
Mike’s guest this week is fellow podcast host, Kevin Monroe. Kevin hosts The Higher Purpose Podcast. In this conversation, they share business tips, transformational stories, and the power of gratitude.
45 min
120
Leisa Mulcahy Shows Us How To Do Successful Reg...
Mike Sipple Jr. and Leisa Mulcahy discuss an initiative called Grow Northern Kentucky which is creating incredible success for the entire Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region.
31 min
121
Is Managing A Non-Profit Like Twirling A Fire-T...
This week Jessica Baron talks to another local leader who is making a huge impact. Jen Eismeier, Executive Director of Camp Joy and Jessica talk about:
34 min
122
How Tara Noland Redefines The Role Of Mentors I...
This week Jessica Baron, VP of Executive Search for Centennial Inc. talks to Tara Noland, Founding Executive Director of Greenlight Cincinnati. They discuss the power of mentorship in unconventional ways.
28 min
123
Scaling A Business with Robin Throckmorton
This week Mike is back and he is talking to Robin Throckmorton about being an entrepreneur. If you own a business you don’t want to miss this one.
33 min
124
Looking At Things Differently To Make A Greater...
29 min
125
Why Does Pete Blackshaw Think Cincinnati Is The...
This week, Mike talks to Pete Blackshaw, the CEO of Cintrifuse, a startup incubator created by P&G, Kroger, Western & Southern and other major entities in the Greater Cincinnati region.
25 min