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Most leaders know their “why.”

 But what if the real power lies in discovering your “because”?

In this episode, I sit down with Mick Hunt, global leadership advisor and founder of Premier Strategy Box, to unpack the deeper drive behind great leadership—and how your “because” can shape every decision you make.

We go deep into:

• Why your because is stronger than your why—and how to find it
• How a promise to his mother at age 10 shaped Mick’s entire life
• The leadership lesson Mick teaches all his clients first
• The 3 traits every elite leader must master
• Why your circle might be holding you back—and how to fix it
• A powerful question he asks world leaders (and would ask the next U.S. president)

This is leadership without the fluff—raw, real, and radically purpose-driven.

💡 Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your family… this episode will challenge you to get clearer on who you are and what drives you.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

• Learn more about Mick here - https://mickhuntofficial.com
• Listen to Mick’s podcast here - https://mickhuntofficial.com/mick-unplugged-podcast/
• Follow Mick on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/
• Follow Mick on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/

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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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