Why aren't your teams bringing you their best ideas?
Why are they silent in meetings?
Most likely, they don't feel psychologically safe to speak up. Or they haven't connected with the real you yet.
If this sounds true for your team, your leadership approach is heading into isolation, and you are facing a quiet crisis. The good news is that it's not too late, and together—we can fix it!
Hi there! I'm Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams, and welcome to another exciting episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast. Joining me today is Rita Malvone, a renowned business performance expert and an executive coach.
Today, we're diving straight to the core issues of leadership: cultivating the right workplace culture, establishing true psychological safety, and building authentic relationships.
We'll also explore the philosophy of Chiropractic Leadership—the art of finding the small, authentic adjustments that create massive organizational transformation. Through this approach, leaders can slowly realign human connections to unlock team potential.
Because at the end of the day, culture isn't something you do or say. It's about whether your people are willing to express their opinions in a meeting.
Before you go: What's that one small, precise, authentic adjustment you'd like to make as a leader for lasting impact and growth?
Not sure? Grab a seat and hit play.
Our work begins now.
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What We Discuss:
01:04 Intros
04:43 The Work-Life Myth: Choosing Integration over Balance
14:41 The Tigers, Dolphins, and Owls Communication Framework
24:31 Humanizing the Distant CEO
31:32 Communication is about what the receiver receives
34:14 Reacting vs. Responding in Leadership
38:22 The Business Case for Safety
42:20 The "47th in Line" Promotion Story
49:59 The Culture Audit
01:07:39 The Leadership Shadow: Why Authenticity Must Be 24/7
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In Conversation With:
Rita Malvone
A Certified DEI Professional and an ICF ACC coach, Rita is a New Yorker based in Shanghai, committed to driving impactful change through authentic communications. Drawing on her extensive corporate background, she guides industry leaders through corporate transformations, cultural alignment, and team effectiveness. Her notable work includes leading cultural integration for the Volkswagen Anhui NEV Hub and designing new leader programs for Airbus Greater China.
Rita Malvone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritamalvone/
Connect via email: rita@ritamalvone.com
Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter went from debugging code to debugging people. Now he helps people debug themselves. As the host of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, Michael Hunter explores the why, how, and what of authentic leadership. He works primarily with tech leaders and founding teams, helping them navigate organizational chaos and change with resilience and grace.
Connect with Michael Hunter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humbugreality/
Read more about his work: https://uncommonteams.com/
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