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Why do some people rise and dominate while others stall in mediocrity? Here’s the truth: A-players aren’t born, they’re built. And if you’re chasing the unicorn hire, you’re wasting time. Elite leaders don’t just find talent—they engineer it by building the DNA of an A-player inside their culture.

In this episode, Chris Hunsicker breaks down the four strands of A-player DNA and shows you how to cultivate them inside your dealership.

Inside you’ll learn:

• Why chasing “naturals” or “unicorn hires” will burn you out
• The four strands of A-player DNA:
• Clarity – Making the target unmissable so your people win in focus, not fog
• Competence – Building skills through reps and coaching so accountability becomes fuel
• Commitment – Daily discipline and the hunger for feedback, not hype or emotion
• Character (Legacy & Pride) – Integrity and resilience that show up under pressure
• The leadership lens: how to coach, measure, and sharpen each strand
• The blind spot that kills most managers—thinking you can “find” A-players instead of building them
• Why psychological capital (HERO: Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism) is the currency that fuels A-players

Insight to Action: Look at your team today and ask: Which strand of A-player DNA is weakest right now—clarity, competence, commitment, or character? Pick one. That’s your leverage point to build this week. Love the show? like, rate, review and share

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Recommended Next Steps for New Listeners

1. Pick your first battle. Scroll through past episodes and start with one that calls you out.
2. Make it your morning fire ritual. Seven minutes before the chaos begins — listen, learn, lead.
3. Bring your managers in. Share an episode and challenge them to take one daily action.
4. Track your wins. Stack 30 days of execution and see how fast the culture shifts.

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If this episode sparked something for you, share it with another leader today. Copy the link, drop it in a text, and tell them:

“You need to hear this — it’s only 7 minutes, and it will make you better today.”

Remember:

You don’t need a better market.

You don’t need better leads.

You don’t even need better people.

You need to become a better leader.

Let’s go create some leadership fire.