Elevate with Robert Glazer Mick Hunt On How To Be A Good Leader (When You've Never Had One)
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Sep 30, 2025 Mick Hunt, a leadership trainer, motivational speaker, and host of the Mick Unplugged podcast, shares his insights on effective leadership. He discusses how emotional intelligence and presence are essential for modern leaders. Hunt challenges the idea that one must be 'great' to lead, advocating for consistency and clarity of values. He emphasizes the importance of building culture through standards over mere goals and details the common pitfalls first-time leaders face. Ultimately, Hunt highlights the significance of authentic leadership and actionable visions in driving success.
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Childhood Promise That Shaped Purpose
- At 10, Mick witnessed his mother's abuse and promised to change their life, which he says made him grow up overnight.
- That moment became his lifelong conviction to never miss and to pursue success for his family's sake.
Soft Power Trumps Title Alone
- Leadership today requires emotional intelligence and presence far more than title-based hard power.
- Leaders must get out from behind desks to build trust and relate to individuals' motivations.
Set Standards, Not Just Goals
- Prioritize creating non-negotiable standards, not just stretch goals, to shape team behavior.
- Make standards the cultural baseline so your team can reliably perform above them.
