When 85% of medical practices in the USA shut their doors, Dr. Ravi Iyer, a Harvard-trained physician and human potential expert, became the last line of defense as he and his team kept theirs open.
Dr. Iyer's mantra, all for one and one for all, led him to serve over 100,000 patients through the chaos and disruption caused by the pandemic.
Hello and welcome to another fascinating episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast—I'm your host, Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams. Today, we are conversing with Dr. Iyer—one of the rare TED speakers whose talks were removed and reinstated twice—shares how his philosophy of attention, connection, and community helped his team thrive while others froze.
His work reframes centuries-old wisdom through modern language, teaching leaders to move from reaction to observation, from narrative to presence, and from chaos to clarity.
He reminds us that leadership isn't about control—it's about creating space.
Space for others to expand, to feel safe, and to see possibilities they couldn't see before.
If you're ready for the masterclass on gaining effortless mastery over chaos through empathy, this podcast is for you! Tune in today!
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Sneak-Peek into the Podcast Insights:
- Integrate, don't separate. Real leadership is how you bring all of yourself into every moment.
- Fear is the real virus. Managing emotions is the first step to managing a crisis.
- Innovation isn't complex. It's immediate action born from attention and observation.
- You are not your role or title. You are the awareness within which all stories unfold.
- Five minutes of mindful perception daily can expand your calm, increase clarity, and heighten influence.
- As your inner quiet grows, others feel safer, heard, and empowered to lead themselves.
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Speaker Bios
Dr. Ravi Iyer
Dr. Ravi Iyer is a globally recognized iconoclast, a 3x TEDx Speaker, and a Harvard-trained physician/scientist, celebrated for his work in human potential and organizational transformation. His talks, including the viral "The Power of Intentional Focus," have racked up millions of views, positioning him as one of the most-viewed TEDx speakers of 2024. As a neurodiversity pioneer and AuDHD thought leader, Dr. Iyer has spent more than four decades driving transformation across organizations. He's also been recognized by Who's Who in America for reshaping corporate culture and influencing neuro-inclusive policies.
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.
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