How much of your life is spent thinking?
Thinking about all the things that shouldn't be happening.
How they shouldn't be acting this way.
Or thinking about how you shouldn't be dealing with this.
What if I told you that this line of thinking is the root cause of almost all your problems?
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast.
Today, I sit down with Marcia Martin to unpack what happens when we stop fighting what should be true and start confronting what actually is.
It sounds simple.
It isn't.
Because the moment you stop arguing with reality, you have to actually deal with it.
Marcia and I explore the blind spots that keep most leaders from seeing themselves clearly. Here's what you'll take away from this conversation:
- What it really takes to change a pattern.
- Why we react automatically when we're triggered.
- Why feedback can be so difficult to receive.
- Why great coaches ask questions instead of rushing in with answers.
If you've ever found yourself stuck in "this shouldn't be happening", this conversation will give you a very different way to look at what's happening and what you do next.
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Watch the full episode and tell us:
What's something you're still trying to make should be true?
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00:00 — Podcast Intro
01:49 — Meet Marcia Martin
06:01 — The Patterns That Keep Us Stuck
07:59 — What Keeps You Going When Life Gets Hard?
10:32 — Having The Courage To Go Within
14:12 — Finding Your North Star
18:40 — Why Stillness Is a Leadership Skill
20:10 — You Can't Think Your Way Into Change
22:55 — Stop Living in "Should"
26:05 — Face Up To Reality
27:41 — Why Every Leader Needs a Coach
31:02 — Why Great Coaching Asks, Not Tells
33:47 — Your Mind Understands. Your Body Has to Learn.
44:02 — ABCs of Communication
46:20 — Center First. Then Act.
47:12 — Go Within to Find the Answer
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🎙️ About Uncommon Leadership:
I'm Michael Hunter, founder of Uncommon Teams.
On the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I sit down with founders, executives, researchers, and leadership thinkers to explore what it really means to lead in today's world.
Together, we unpack the intersection of leadership, psychology, resilience, and culture—because I believe the best leaders don't just build successful businesses. They build environments where people can do their best work and become their best selves.
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Speakers in this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast:
Marcia Martin | Guest
Sometimes called the Godmother of Transformation, Marcia Martin has personally trained more than 300,000 people in leadership, communication, and peak performance, and has consulted for global brands including Hard Rock International, Warner Bros., and Capital One.
A founding member and Senior Vice President of Erhard Seminars Training (est) [now Landmark Worldwide], she helped shape the early careers of Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield, and later helped organize the film shoot for The Secret. She's the Amazon bestselling author of Sex, Power, and Transformation.
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Michael Hunter | Host
Michael Hunter is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and the founder of Uncommon Teams. Drawing on his experience working with leaders at tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, Michael helps founders and Heads of People align personal fulfillment with sustainable business success.
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