In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with Alain Hunkins: Leadership expert, speaker, and author of Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. Alain shares a pivotal moment that reshaped his entire understanding of leadership, connection, and what it truly means to be human. It began when someone dared to be vulnerable in front of him, and for the first time, he realized he wasn’t alone in feeling “not enough.” In our conversation, we explore how authenticity breaks isolation, why vulnerability isn’t weakness, and how empathy can transform the way leaders show up for their teams.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, or that everyone else had it figured out but you, this episode is a reminder: you’re not the only one. And that truth might just be your greatest strength.

About Alain Hunkins

Alain is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling book Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. He’s worked with over 2,000 organizations in 25 countries, helping leaders unlock performance through empathy, connection, and influence.

🌐 Website: alainhunkins.com

📘 Book: Cracking the Leadership Code https://alainhunkins.com/resources/#book

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins

🐦 Twitter: @alainhunkins

🎥 Watch now and be reminded: leadership starts with being human.

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