Is HR Ready for the AI Takeover?

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 will inspire you to pause, breathe, and re‑center your leadership on what (and who) matters most.🔗 Links and Resources:- Connect with Tim Hanner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hanner-754b36a- NaviGo: https://navigoprep.com- EducateNKY: https://educatenky.org---Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C---Connect with the Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr---Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute---Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc---Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizContact Us! https://www.talentmagnet.com/contactusSeason 3, Episode 227Is HR Ready for the AI Takeover? (feat. Kristie Dierig & Mike Sipple Jr.)Stop treating HR like a back-office cost center and start running it like the innovation engine your company needs. In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Talent Magnet Institute senior faculty member Kristie Dierig joins host Mike Sipple Jr. to unpack:How AI, automation, and chatbots are quietly reshaping recruiting, performance reviews, and L&D right now.The two-pronged strategy every manager can use to decide what to automate, delegate, or kill—and where the human touch still wins.Why 40 % fewer HR pros reach the C-suite (and how to buck the trend).Building an “always-learning” culture without burning out: micro-learning, peer masterminds, and practical experiments that deliver fast ROI.Real-world case studies that saved one company $1.8 million by eliminating email busywork.Whether you’re a CHRO, people-ops leader, or rising manager, Kristie shows you how to turn relentless change into a competitive edge—so you can lead teams, not just manage transactions.⸻🔗 Links and Resources:• Connect with Kristie Dierig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiedierig⸻Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8⸻Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr.!LinkTree ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr⸻Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute⸻Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc⸻Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality DIY video podcasts is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz⁠ ➡ ⁠https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz⁠Is Your Communication Style Killing Your Culture?⸻Season 3, Episode 226Is Your Communication Style Killing Your Culture? (feat. Regina Russo & Mike Sipple Jr.)In this episode, Regina Russo unpacks what it really means to lead through communication. From cross-generational teams to high-stakes leadership messaging, Regina shares why most executive leaders still get it wrong—and how vulnerability, empathy, and clarity are the new leadership superpowers. Whether you’re in the C-suite or on your way there, this episode shows how to remove communication barriers, build trust, and shape culture through words.⸻🔗 Links and Resources:•⁠ Connect with Regina Russo: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginarusso⁠⸻Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ ⁠Web⁠: ⁠https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast⁠➡️ ⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB⁠➡️ ⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047⁠➡️ ⁠Spotify:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C⁠⸻Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr:⁠LinkTree⁠: ➡ ⁠⁠https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ➡ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr⁠⸻Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute:⁠YouTube:⁠ ➡ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute⁠⁠LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute⁠⸻⁠Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:⁠⁠➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc⁠⸻Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.🎙️ Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?➡ ⁠Book a Tour Today: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi⁠➡ ⁠Learn More: https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com⁠

Free mini-course on Managing Anxious Thoughtshttps://www.talentmagnet.com/offers/XwrewpjcSick of Classroom Disruptions? Stop Telling Teachers to “Do More” and Try THIS (feat. Dr. Charlie Peck & Joshua Stamper & Mike Sipple Jr.)Season 3, Episode 225Students are losing thousands of instructional minutes every year to low-level infractions. In this episode of the Unconventional Leadership Podcast, Dr. Charlie Peck and Joshua Stamper unpack practical, brain-based alternatives—-from the 3-minute push-in to lightning-fast “rapid resets.” You’ll learn why “discipline” really means to teach, how to humanize teachers, and the three-tenet framework that turns fractured classrooms into connected learning communities. Perfect for principals, counselors, and K-12 educators who want evidence-based strategies without adding “one more thing” to an already packed day.🔗 Links and Resources:• Connect with Dr. Charlie Peck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliepeck• Connect with Joshua Stamper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshstamper• Book: The Language of Behavior by Peck & Stamper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520• Language of Behavior Podcast: https://joshstamper.com/language-of-behavior/• Aspire Podcast: https://joshstamper.com/aspire-episodes/• The Thriving Educator Podcast: https://www.thrivingeducator.org/thrivingeducatorpodcast====================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C====================TIMECODES:00:00 - Suspensions waste thousands of minutes of learning00:26 - Humanizing teachers & meeting Charlie/Josh03:48 - Josh’s leadership journey from art teacher to dean06:55 - Building Relationship Action Teams in schools10:52 - Charlie’s therapist lens for prevention14:59 - Viral Self-Care Quiz & educator burnout stats23:59 - Hidden cost of Tier-1 infractions26:13 - 3-Minute Push-In model explained36:00 - Rapid Resets: brain-based focus hacks37:50 - Name Three Objects anxiety reset44:21 - Empathy activity: principal’s office poll48:33 - Book-Fair theft turned into leadership lesson53:58 - Simplifying brain science tools57:28 - Permission, hope & joy for future-ready schools1:04:48 - Outro & subscribe====================Connect with the Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr====================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute====================Connect with the Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc====================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz → https://www.talentmagnet.com/quiz“Are You Really Communicating Like a Leader?” (feat. Kathrine Nero & Mike Sipple Jr.)Season 3, Episode 224If your message isn’t landing, your audience isn’t listening—and that’s on you. In this powerhouse episode, Emmy-winning journalist and VP of Media at Game Day, Kathrine Nero, reveals the communication mistakes leaders make every day and how to fix them. From owning your voice on camera to making feedback actually stick, this conversation is your crash course in becoming the communicator your team actually wants to follow.Whether you’re leading a company, managing a team, or just trying to show up better online, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways on presence, poise, and purpose in leadership. Plus, discover why “If you talk to everyone, you’re talking to no one” might be the most important media strategy you’re ignoring.🔗 Links and Resources:- Connect with Kathrine Nero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinenero/====================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C====================TIMECODES:00:00 – If you talk to everyone, you’re talking to no one03:50 – The secret to authentic communication on social media06:00 – What every leader needs to ask before communicating07:10 – The power of giving feedback that sticks10:00 – Knowing your audience and building trust12:00 – Why LinkedIn is your secret weapon18:30 – Zoom presence tips every professional should know25:00 – The myth of the “perfect” speaker27:30 – What it really means to “be yourself” on camera30:00 – Confidence, imposter syndrome, and owning your voice34:00 – Listening like a journalist, leading like a pro37:00 – Gender bias, leadership, and advocating for yourself42:00 – The Dennis Janson lesson: Why remembering people matters52:00 – Life after newsrooms====================Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr.!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr====================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute====================Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc====================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.🎙️ Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi🎥 Learn more ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quiz: https://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 223: Did THIS Leadership Move Elevate a Family Business?How do you transform a multi-generational, family business for the future-without losing its soul? In this episode, Tara Halpin, CEO of Steinhauser, reveals the pivotal leadership decisions that elevated her company into a new era of growth, culture, and innovation. From investing in her executive team and state-of-the-art technology to making bold moves in people and culture, Tara shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey-including the tough choices, emotional turning points, and game-changing strategies that every business leader needs to hear. If you want to learn how to build a resilient, people-first organization that thrives for generations, this episode is for you.🔗 Links and Resources:- Connect with Tara Halpin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-halpin/================================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast ➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047 ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C================================00:00 - Intro02:14 – The Turning Point: Taking Over Leadership06:22 – Company-Wide Executive Coaching14:26 – Accountability, Leadership, and Competency Development20:20 – Navigating Challenges and Change36:40 – Building a Culture of Trust40:05 – Communication and Transparency53:45 – Community Involvement and Legacy56:10 – Advice for Future Leaders================================Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr! LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr================================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute! YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstitute LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute================================Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc================================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating high-quality a DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast? Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi Learn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 222GROWTH Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone!DESCRIPTION: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.================================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C================================TIMECODES:00:00 - Why Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone01:00 - Lessons from Diverse Leadership Conversations04:30 - Why People Matter More Than Ever in Leadership09:00 - How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Moves You Forward13:00 - Leading With Vision: Accepting When Not Everyone Wants to Lead19:00 - The “Candle, Not Flashlight” Leadership Principle21:00 - Embracing Organizational and Personal Seasonality29:00 - How Direction, Alignment, and Commitment Drive Organizations34:00 - Hard Truths About Growth During Difficult Work40:00 - Leading Change When Your Team Resists It44:00 - How Disney’s People, Process, and Place Model Applies to Your Business50:00 - Why Culture Will Make or Break Your Leadership55:00 - Staying Connected to Your People as an Executive58:00 - Wrapping Up: Why Authenticity, Accountability, and Consistency Matter================================Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr================================Connect with Jordan Huizenga:LinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanhuizenga================================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute================================Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc================================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more about the Cincinnati Podcast Studio: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 221Why Radical Honesty Doesn’t Always Work in Leadership (and What to Do Instead)You’ve been told honesty is the best policy—but what if your directness is doing more harm than good?In this powerful episode, Sharmili Reddy—respected executive and transformational leader—shares the mindset shifts that changed the way she leads, builds trust, and helps her team grow. From radical feedback and self-awareness to balancing empathy with accountability, this conversation is full of practical insights every leader needs to hear.If you’re a senior leader, director, or manager who’s tired of surface-level leadership talk and wants real transformation—you’ll want to watch this.🔗 Links and Resources:• Connect with Sharmili Reddy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharmilireddy/• Checkout Resources from TMI: https://www.talentmagnet.com/resources================================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C================================TIMECODES:00:00 – Introduction: Welcome Sharmili Reddy02:15 – The truth about “brutal honesty” in leadership05:21 – The Two-by-Two feedback tool that changed everything07:00 – Self-awareness vs. leadership impact08:30 – A team member’s compliment that changed her12:22 – Why soft skills must be intentional16:38 – The time dilemma every executive faces21:00 – Why this podcast resonated with Sharmili25:00 – How to balance empathy with accountability32:00 – Is optimism blinding your leadership?44:00 – Building a unified team across silos49:00 – Translating core values into day-to-day performance53:00 – Integrity, leadership, and serving the community55:30 – Reflections, growth, and the power of feedback================================Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr!:LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr================================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute:YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute================================Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc================================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. The Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message—building true fans while establishing your authority and trust.🎙️ Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and want to launch your own podcast?Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmiLearn more: ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 220Is Cincinnati the Outdoor Capital of the Midwest? (feat. Brian Bozeman & Mike Sipple Jr.)Can one city become a magnet for talent, wellness, and innovation—just by building trails?In this inspiring episode, Brian Bozeman shares how a family bike ride turned into a 60-kid mountain bike team, how the outdoors became his ministry, and why Cincinnati may be America’s best-kept secret for trail access and livability. We also dive into how outdoor recreation isn’t just good for your soul — it’s a serious strategy for business, workforce, and regional growth.If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when leaders say yes, this one will light a fire.================================Links and Resources:• Connect with Brian Bozeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bozeman-1797785/• Explore Cincitucky: https://cincituckytrails.com• Learn about CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance): https://coratrails.org================================Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C================================TIMECODES:00:00 – Meet Brian Bozeman: Purposeful Leader, Family Man, Trailblazer02:00 – From Balance to Integration: The Accidental Life Shift04:00 – What Skanska Builds & Why it Matters06:00 – CORA & The Hand-Built Trail Network08:00 – Starting a 60-Kid Mountain Biking Team in Northern Kentucky10:00 – Mike’s Self-Care Journey Back to the Outdoors13:00 – Why We Overlook the Greatest Asset in Cincinnati18:00 – The Real ROI of Trails: Talent, Health, and Family21:00 – Learning from Bentonville: Can We Do the Same?25:00 – Urban Trails vs. Driving to Nature: A Game-Changer30:00 – A Family Voices the Vision (and Why Brian Cried)34:00 – From Beer Collabs to Big Dreams: Birth of a Regional Brand39:00 – Imposter Syndrome, Trust, and Saying Yes Anyway44:00 – Why Your Driveway Is Your Trailhead================================Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr================================Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute================================Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc================================Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?🎙️ Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi📹 Learn more ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com================================

Take the FREE Self-Care Inventory Quizhttps://www.talentmagnet.com/quizSeason 3, Episode 219What’s Breaking Our Educators — and How Do We Fix It? (feat. Charle Peck & Mike Sipple Jr.)Are we asking too much of our educators? In this powerful episode, Charle Peck, a licensed therapist and veteran educator, reveals the hidden trauma and systemic stress that teachers face every day — and what leaders can do about it. From “emotional debt” to real-world self-care strategies, Charle and Mike Sipple Jr. dive into the truth behind burnout, mental health, and the culture shift needed to help our schools (and teachers) thrive.If you’re a school leader, superintendent, or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of education, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.⸻🔗 Links and Resources:• Connect with Charle Peck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlepeck• Download: 5 Rapid Reset Strategies • Download: Rapid Reset - Breathing Guide • Join the Thriving Educator Community https://www.talentmagnet.com/thriving-educator-purchase ⸻Subscribe & Listen to more content here:➡️ Web: https://www.talentmagnet.com/podcast➡️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGtiiP79wCZ2ALPztpr-7XWMl7uQUFRvB➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconventional-leadership-podcast/id1378659047➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O6tNE9H2cuWba5Ovnum8C⸻TIMECODES:00:00 - Why Educators Are in Crisis01:24 - Meet Charle Peck: Therapist + Educator04:40 - What Is Emotional Debt?08:50 - Why Teachers Are Leaving in Record Numbers12:35 - How School Leaders Can Actually Help15:15 - The Importance of Self-Care in Leadership18:45 - Trauma-Informed Leadership in Schools21:00 - Charle’s Journey: From Burnout to Healing26:30 - What Parents and Leaders Can Do Right Now30:40 - Hope for the Future of Education33:55 - Charle’s Final Words to Education Leaders⸻Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr!LinkTree: ➡ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejrLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr⸻Connect with the Talent Magnet Institute!YouTube: ➡ https://www.youtube.com/@talentmagnetinstituteLinkedIn: ➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentmagnetinstitute⸻Connect with Centennial on LinkedIn:➡ https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-inc⸻Produced by the Cincinnati Podcast StudioCreating a high-quality DIY video podcast is complicated. Cincinnati Podcast Studio simplifies video podcast production so you can just show up and share your message, creating true fans while establishing your authority and building trust.Are you in the Greater Cincinnati area and interested in starting your own podcast?🎙️ Book a Tour Today ➡ http://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com/tmi📹 Learn more ➡ https://cincinnatipodcaststudio.com