Cracking the Leadership Code

What truly separates a good leader from a great one? In this episode of The Business Strategist, leadership expert and bestselling author Alain Hunkins reveals how to crack the code that turns good leaders into great ones. Drawing on 20+ years of experience working with thousands of leaders across the globe, Alain shares powerful insights into what truly drives effective leadership. He discusses the importance of authentic connection, the science behind people management, and practical strategies to elevate your influence and impact. If you’re an ambitious leader, entrepreneur, or business professional looking to level up your leadership game, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with actionable ideas to accelerate your growth. 🚀 Scaling Founders, This is for You! I’m launching a private community for founders who want to scale, exit, and create real freedom. No more being stuck in the weeds—it's time to build a business that works without you. 🔥 If you're ready to think bigger and move faster, join the waitlist now! 👉 https://forms.gle/NVKtMmUEWbvAu3mh8 Key Takeaways: The Critical Mindset Shift: Discover what separates great leaders from good ones and why your mindset is your most powerful asset. Leading with Authenticity: Learn why focusing on how you lead, not just what you do, is key to building trust and high-performing teams. Mastering the 3 Pillars: Uncover the game-changing pillars of Connection, Communication, and Collaboration and how mastering these can transform your leadership. The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Understand the human psychology behind effective leadership and how empathy and clarity drive success. Actionable Lessons from Decades of Experience: Gain hard-won insights and practical tips from Alain’s 20+ years of coaching leaders worldwide—avoid common pitfalls and amplify your leadership impact. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Its Evolution 03:09 The Three Meta Skills of Leadership 05:48 Common Bad Habits of Inexperienced Leaders 09:08 The Importance of Leading by Example 11:48 Defining a Good Leader 14:45 Empathy in Leadership 18:10 Balancing Leadership Pressures 23:18 The Importance of Support in Leadership 28:10 Energy Management and Personal Capacity 34:52 Generational Differences in Leadership 39:41 Employee Expectations and Communication 42:10 Innovations in Leadership Training 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ If this is the first time you’re listening congrats, if you like today’s episode please subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify ABOUT THE GUEST Website: www.alainhunkins.com Book site: www.crackingtheleadershipcode.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alain_hunkins_the_basic_truth_most_leaders_neglect ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Learn how to scale fast by taking the business growth quiz: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adamstrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices