The Business Strategist With Adam Strong

Cracking the Leadership Code


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What truly separates a good leader from a great one?


In this episode of The Business Strategist, leadership expert and bestselling author Alain Hunkins reveals how to crack the code that turns good leaders into great ones.


Drawing on 20+ years of experience working with thousands of leaders across the globe, Alain shares powerful insights into what truly drives effective leadership.


He discusses the importance of authentic connection, the science behind people management, and practical strategies to elevate your influence and impact.


If you’re an ambitious leader, entrepreneur, or business professional looking to level up your leadership game, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable ideas to accelerate your growth.


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Key Takeaways:
  1. The Critical Mindset Shift: Discover what separates great leaders from good ones and why your mindset is your most powerful asset.
  2. Leading with Authenticity: Learn why focusing on how you lead, not just what you do, is key to building trust and high-performing teams.
  3. Mastering the 3 Pillars: Uncover the game-changing pillars of Connection, Communication, and Collaboration and how mastering these can transform your leadership.
  4. The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Understand the human psychology behind effective leadership and how empathy and clarity drive success.
  5. Actionable Lessons from Decades of Experience: Gain hard-won insights and practical tips from Alain’s 20+ years of coaching leaders worldwide—avoid common pitfalls and amplify your leadership impact.



    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Its Evolution

    03:09 The Three Meta Skills of Leadership

    05:48 Common Bad Habits of Inexperienced Leaders

    09:08 The Importance of Leading by Example

    11:48 Defining a Good Leader

    14:45 Empathy in Leadership

    18:10 Balancing Leadership Pressures

    23:18 The Importance of Support in Leadership

    28:10 Energy Management and Personal Capacity

    34:52 Generational Differences in Leadership

    39:41 Employee Expectations and Communication

    42:10 Innovations in Leadership Training


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    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Website: www.alainhunkins.com

    Book site: www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com

    Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins

    TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_hunkins_the_basic_truth_most_leaders_neglect



    ABOUT THE HOST

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong

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