Talent Magnet Institute Podcast

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 230Can a Failed Kidney Spark Purpose‑Driven Leadership? (feat. Tim Hanner & Mike Sipple Jr.)Former superintendent and social‑impact entrepreneur Tim Hanner—Mike’s very first podcast guest—returns to the upgraded studio for a full‑circle conversation. In the opening moments he reminds Mike how, back in 2018, he actually interviewed the host! From that flipped‑mic memory we jump into timeless lessons on patience, gratitude, and leading whole humans at work. Discover how slowing down, building trust, and letting others shine can accelerate student‑to‑career pipelines, board engagement, and employee retention.We unpack:• Using "start slow to go big" as a scaling strategy• Turning student voice into workforce‑ready pipelines• Balancing bold vision with self‑care after a kidney transplant• Practical ways to embed empathy, gratitude, and feedback loops in any teamIf you lead people, or hope to, this conversation wi