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Season 3, Episode 222

GROWTH Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone!

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Most leaders think they’re growing—but are you stuck in your comfort zone without even realizing it? In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Jordan Huizenga and Mike Sipple Jr. dive into what truly drives leadership growth, the hidden traps executives fall into, how to find (and become) transformative mentors, and why organizational “seasonality” might be the secret weapon you’re ignoring. If you’re a C-suite leader, manager, or high-potential executive looking to maximize impact while building a thriving culture, you cannot miss this conversation.

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TIMECODES:

00:00 - Why Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone

01:00 - Lessons from Diverse Leadership Conversations

04:30 - Why People Matter More Than Ever in Leadership

09:00 - How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Moves You Forward

13:00 - Leading With Vision: Accepting When Not Everyone Wants to Lead

19:00 - The “Candle, Not Flashlight” Leadership Principle

21:00 - Embracing Organizational and Personal Seasonality

29:00 - How Direction, Alignment, and Commitment Drive Organizations

34:00 - Hard Truths About Growth During Difficult Work

40:00 - Leading Change When Your Team Resists It

44:00 - How Disney’s People, Process, and Place Model Applies to Your Business

50:00 - Why Culture Will Make or Break Your Leadership

55:00 - Staying Connected to Your People as an Executive

58:00 - Wrapping Up: Why Authenticity, Accountability, and Consistency Matter

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