{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Debugging the Leader: A Framework for Internal Alignment ft. Jon Bach","description":"You\u2019ve spent your career mastering the technical.  You know how to debug a system, optimize a workflow, and drive efficiency with data.  But as you move higher into leadership, you realize your most reliable tools, logic and evidence, often fail when applied to the most complex system of all: the human one. In this milestone 100th episode of Uncommon Leadership, Michael Hunter and Jon Bach step away from standard people management advice to investigate the person behind the leader.  Together they explore: What happens when you start paying attention\u2014not just to systems, but to your own patterns, reactions, and internal signals. Why change feels disorienting. Why teams struggle even when the work looks right. Why what we call performance issues are often something else entirely. What it means to lead in a way that includes your mind, your body, your instincts\u2014not just your logic\/data. Episode Breakdown 0:00 \u2014 Introduction 03:36 \u2014 How do you become an uncommon leader?  07:27 \u2014 How to decode your body\u2019s signals  11:10 \u2014  A go-to question for all tech leaders  15:33 \u2014 Why work-life balance is just a myth 19:13 \u2014 How to handle layoffs? 26:30 \u2014 How to stop carrying regret as a leader 28:34 \u2014 How to navigate career transitions? [ Satir Change Model] 40:15 \u2014 A mindset shift for dealing with uncertainty  45:37 \u2014 The cumulative power of tiny steps 51:26 \u2014 Signs you're leading out of alignment 57:46 \u2014 How to live in alignment with your base beliefs 01:06:52 \u2014 Common vs. Uncommon Leaders 01:17:26 \u2014  The question you need to ask to get to know someone 01:21:16 \u2014 Closing Thoughts If you\u2019re navigating change, leading a team, or trying to make sense of what feels unclear right now\u2014this episode offers a grounded, human way to approach it. 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   This podcast is brought to you by Uncommon Teams: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/   -- Speakers on this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast   Jon Bach | Guest Speaker With 30+ years at tech giants like Microsoft and eBay, Jon Bach treats software testing as a treasure hunt for the truth. Combining his background in journalism with deep technical expertise, he approaches code with an investigative lens\u2014viewing every bug as a hidden story waiting to be told.   Jon\u2019s mission is deeply human as he helps tech professionals uncover the hidden assumptions and expectations buried in their daily workflows, guiding them to find the absolute truth about their work (and themselves). Outside of the software world, Jon embraces his roots as a freelance writer for Whidbey Weekly and Whidbey Life Magazine.   Connect with Jon Bach: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bachjon Email: jbestpilot@gmail.com Blog: jonbox.wordpress.com Free Resources: satisfice.com     Michael Hunter | Host Michael Hunter is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and the founder of Uncommon Teams. Drawing on his experience working with leaders at tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, Michael helps founders and Heads of People align personal fulfillment with sustainable business success.    Using empathetic, human-centric frameworks, Michael guides leaders to build authentic teams, cultivate resilience, and embody certainty.   Work with Michael Hunter: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/humbugreality\/ Website: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/  Newsletter: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/newsletter-archive\/ Read the book: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/resilient-leader-workbook\/ Work with Michael Hunter: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/work-with-me\/ ","author_name":"Uncommon Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/uncommon-leadership-interview-series\/","html":"