{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Great Leaders Get Stuck [And What Actually Frees Them] ft. Gary Montalvo","description":"Tech leaders are struggling because they\u2019re carrying too much\u2014 too much pressure to have answers, too much responsibility for outcomes, too little space to be human.   And it\u2019s exhausting.   In the latest episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I, Michael Hunter from Uncommon Teams, sit down with leadership and mindset coach Gary Montalvo for a deeply honest conversation about what actually blocks leaders from creating healthy teams, resilient cultures, and sustainable results.   From his early days as a 22-year-old art director at Sony Music to building his own coaching practice, Gary reveals how success without authenticity led him to burnout and self-doubt\u2014and how learning to \u201ctake yourself wherever you go\u201d became his greatest breakthrough.   \u2014\u2014\u2014   Inside this episode, we'll explore: Why most leadership struggles are identity challenges\u2014not skill gaps How \u201cbeing liked\u201d can silently undermine accountability and growth The difference between authenticity and emotional oversharing Why reframing experience changes how you lead under pressure How leaders unintentionally recreate old survival strategies at work How small internal shifts compound into cultural transformation   \u2014\u2014\u2014   Who This Episode Is For Founders who feel like the bottleneck in their own business Tech leaders navigating growth, complexity, or burnout Managers who are tired of \u201cdoing everything right\u201d but still feel stuck Anyone leading people through change without a clear map Tune in now and follow the Uncommon Leadership Podcast for more conversations like this.   \u2014\u2014\u2014   Core Takeaway Leadership doesn\u2019t improve when you try harder. It transforms when you become more honest\u2014first with yourself, then with others.   \u2014\u2014\u2014 Speaker Bios   Gary Montalvo Gary Montalvo is a leadership and mindset coach with nearly 20+ years of experience helping solopreneurs, startups, and executives get unstuck and lead with confidence. Also a former CGO and host of The Ownership Game podcast, he combines real talk, practical strategy, and contagious energy to guide leaders through growth and transformation. Known for blending humility, humor, and accountability, Gary meets leaders where they are and challenges them to expand what\u2019s possible.   Connect with Gary Montalvo on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/garymontalvo\/   Michael Hunter Michael Hunter partners with tech leaders and founding teams to uncover the invisible cultural and emotional dynamics that quietly stall change, drain energy, and block quality. As the host of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, Michael explores what it really takes to lead with resilience, clarity, and integrity\u2014especially in complex, high-pressure environments.   His work helps leaders recover parts of themselves and their teams that may have gotten lost along the way, so they can lead with intention, ease, and impact.   Because the most powerful upgrade isn\u2019t in your tech stack. It\u2019s in you.   Connect with Michael Hunter: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/humbugreality\/ Read more about his work: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/   \u2014\u2014\u2014 [ Uncommon Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Tech Leadership, Founder Burnout, Culture Change, Psychological Safety, Accountability vs Approval, Human-Centered Leadership, Executive Coaching, Resilient Leadership, Leading Through Change, Uncommon Teams, Michael Hunter, Gary Montalvo]  \u2014\u2014\u2014 Was this conversation worth your time? If yes, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the Uncommon Leadership Podcast Series.   Get notified on YouTube- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCp9vaDKz5TI7gaWKLc801Dw   Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/uncommon-leadership\/id1654637165   Spotify- https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2BkXGceaZgVWxGQCXcrmgj     Presented By: UncommonChange ","author_name":"Uncommon Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/","html":"