Talent Magnet Institute Podcast

What separates leaders people trust from leaders people tolerate?In this episode of The Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Mike Sipple Jr. is joined by Dr. Jeni Al Bahrani (Miami University), and student leaders/Teaching Assistants CJ DeBra and Sarah Bosse to unpack what “trusted advisor” leadership looks like in real life—especially when you’re leading peers, giving feedback, and trying to create a culture where people can learn without fear.You’ll hear practical leadership lessons for managers, HR leaders, and anyone trying to build a high-trust team:- How to give actionable feedback without damaging relationships- Why “microfailures” can build confidence and resilience- What it looks like to lead yourself first (before you lead others)- How to manage up and communicate with clarityIf you care about team culture, employee experience, and developing leaders who can handle tough conversations… this one’s for you.