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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 impactIn 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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Episode 210: Finding Your Purpose - Football Is Your Job, But It’s Not Who You Are | Kent Chevalier

MAR 17, 2026

Episode 210: Finding Your Purpose - Football Is Your Job, But It’s Not Who You Are | Kent Chevalier

A steady paycheck can feel like “wisdom” until you realize it is actually fear wearing a suit. That realization sits at the heart of my conversation with Kent Chevalier, the Pittsburgh Steelers team chaplain and the author of Do It Afraid, a book built for leaders who feel called to more but keep hesitating at the edge of the jump. • a childhood IOU note and how scarcity quietly shapes leadership decisions • why comfort, familiarity, and responsibility can smother purpose • the birds' nest s...

49 MIN

Episode 209: Jake Plummer was an NFL Star, but Success Broke His Body. Here’s How He Flipped the Script

MAR 10, 2026

Episode 209: Jake Plummer was an NFL Star, but Success Broke His Body. Here’s How He Flipped the Script

We trace Jake Plummer’s path from NFL leadership to functional mushroom entrepreneurship, focusing on recovery, healthspan, and the discipline behind nature-first performance. He shares practical ways mushrooms support sleep, energy, and inflammation, and why meaningful dosing and education matter. • a fifth-grade playground moment defining inclusive leadership • the cost of playing through pain and rethinking recovery • hemp and cannabinoids as a gateway to functional mushrooms • the mushro...

47 MIN

Episode 208: Don’t Ask for a Lighter Load. The Secret to Professional Accountability w/ Dalmo Cirne

MAR 3, 2026

Episode 208: Don’t Ask for a Lighter Load. The Secret to Professional Accountability w/ Dalmo Cirne

We walk through the Four Streams of Leadership—reservoir, downstream, upstream, and side stream—and show how leadership is a continuous flow. Reservoir is self-management: values, habits, and the reflection that keeps you steady under pressure. Downstream is team and operations: assembling roles, setting standards, and maintaining momentum. Upstream is partnering with your boss and senior leaders: aligning priorities and preventing strategic drift. Side stream is collaborating with peers: bui...

38 MIN

Episode 207: Success Is a Numbers Game: Kyle Austin Young on How to Change the Odds of Your Goals

FEB 24, 2026

Episode 207: Success Is a Numbers Game: Kyle Austin Young on How to Change the Odds of Your Goals

Most advice says work harder and keep trying. We put that to the test and reveal why so many smart teams still miss: they average their confidence across steps instead of multiplying their true odds. With award-winning strategy consultant and author Kyle Austin Young, we break down a simple, rigorous way to change results by changing probability—without needing a PhD or a spreadsheet marathon. We start by exposing the averaging trap and building a clean success diagram: a left-to-right map of...

36 MIN

Episode 206: Milam Miller - How to Use the "Ted Lasso" Method to Negotiate High-Stakes Deals

FEB 17, 2026

Episode 206: Milam Miller - How to Use the "Ted Lasso" Method to Negotiate High-Stakes Deals

Rizz might be the word of the year, but what if the real power behind it is as old as leadership itself? We sit down with Mylan Miller, author of The Charisma Craft, to unpack why charisma isn’t a mysterious spark you’re born with—it’s a learnable practice that blends confidence with kindness to create two-way human connection. From the psychology of competence and warmth to the tiny physical cues that change how you’re perceived, we map charisma from slang to strategy. Mylan takes us inside ...

32 MIN