(un)leaderly—atypical leadership

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• Quick update! We're taking a vacation! 22.07.2026 2min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. We're taking a short summer break, and we have new episodes ready to go the first week of September. So be sure to like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, all the things! And check back in with us in September. If you want to catch up on old episodes, now is a great time to do that. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership ...
• The Decider Leader, making decisions in a vacuum 15.07.2026 22min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson continues the series on non-canonical leadership types by looking at what she calls Decider Leaders. She tells the story of Mark, an imaginary leader who gets in way over his head and tries to lead through the strength of his decisions. Tune in to see if the results are good or bad. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the ...
• The tale of Fred and Barney (Equipping leaders vs Visionaries) 08.07.2026 19min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson continues the series on non-canonical leadership types by looking at what she calls Equipping Leaders, and especially comparing them to Visionary types. She tells the story of a company she helped get started and the two different men leading the project, one a Barney, one a Fred. Tune in to hear which is which. Barbara tells stories f...
• Interview with Dr. Nathan Higdon, PhD., part 2 01.07.2026 34min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks with her friend Nathan Higdon, who is a professor of marketing, among other things. They talk about how they tend to lead, the differences between transactional leaders and relational leaders, as well as the trap of the adage "Fake it til you make it." Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical...
• Extra! What I've been loving in June 30.06.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail This is (un)leaderly extras, which doesn't quite follow the format of the podcast. In this extra: what I've been loving in June...hint: it's all about the ice, baby! Each month I'll share what I've been enjoying, whether it's a product I like or some piece of media I want to talk about, anything. And no, it's not an ad; I'm not getting paid for any of this. Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Host Barb...
• Interview with Dr. Nathan Higdon, PhD., part 1 24.06.2026 32min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks with her friend Nathan Higdon, who is a professor of marketing, among other things. They talk about their own young years and markers of leadership often pegged to children and young adults. This is a fun, informal conversation about their lives and the ways that they have seen leadership play out. Barbara tells stories from her ...
• The trap of the Buddy Leader 17.06.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about leaders who are so concerned that they are liked or seen as one of the cool kids by those they should be leading that they make poor decisions. She talks about how the decisions by those Buddy Leaders can come back around in painful, unwanted ways. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical l...
• Transforming vulnerability from weakness to superpower 10.06.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about leaders being vulnerable with their teams, companies, and even peers. She tells stories of her experiences with leaders who refused to be vulnerable and how that hindered their relationships with their team members. She also links vulnerability to delegation, one of the trickiest parts of managing a team. Barbara tells stories ...
• How does a Scarcity mindset hold you or your team back? 03.06.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about scarcity and abundance mindsets. When we can identify the mindset we're in, we can be aware of the decisions we're making and how they will affect ourselves and our team or organizational culture. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she offers a c...
• Matriarchy? Patriarchy? Is there REALLY a difference? 27.05.2026 50min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about the differences between Matriarchal and Patriarchal systems (spoiler: they're not the same system just led by different genders). She tells stories of her experiences with people who misunderstand the goals and who deliberately try to hold others back. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypic...
• Extra! Relationship Stages 22.05.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail This is (un)leaderly extras, where something from a previous episode sparks a few more thoughts but not a full episode. In this extra: how Team Development Stages apply to Personal Relationships as well. Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Host Barbara Iverson tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she offers a challenge or task for lis...
• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing (how teams develop) 20.05.2026 35min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about team development stages based on the work of Bruce Tuckman. Understanding how teams do (and don't) develop is key to creating safe and productive work environments. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she offers a challenge or task for listeners, to prompt ...
• Fixed and Growth Mindsets 13.05.2026 32min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson talks about growth and fixed mindsets based on the work of Carol Dweck. Understanding her fixed mindset and shifting to a growth mindset has been life-changing for Barbara, and she's full of stories and examples of both mindsets. Barbara tells stories from her life and looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she...
• Giving and Receiving Feedback--not for the faint of heart! 06.05.2026 39min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson shares two types of feedback structure: non-violent communication and SAI feedback. She also shows you how to receive feedback in a way that honors the person giving it to you, while allowing you the space to think about what you want to do with it. Barbara tells stories from her life and what encouraged her to start a podcast that looks at the ...
• How (not) to do effective leadership development 29.04.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson walks you through the pitfalls of leadership development programs for organizations that don’t work, and offers four intentional components to include in any leadership development program that will bring about lasting change, real learning, and a horde of newly trained managers and leaders for your organization. Barbara tells stories from her l...
• Leading Yourself...what does that look like? 22.04.2026 26min

  Send us Fan Mail Check yourself before you wreck yourself! Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson maps out the common-sense reasons for taking time to lead ourselves, and how we might do so. She takes simple, easy-to-master ideas and brings them to life through her stories and examples. And ends with a challenge for listeners who want to develop their self-leadership muscles. Barbara tells stories fr...
• Why is this podcast called (un)leaderly? 15.04.2026 21min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson shares why she chose the name (un)leaderly and what that word or concept means to her. You’ll hear about the women who prompted her to start challenging the status quo of leadership ideas. And she’ll tell you the other concept that she connects to the word (un)leaderly. It might surprise you! Barbara tells stories from her life and what encourag...
• Introduction to (un)leaderly 08.04.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to (un)leaderly, the podcast that looks at the world through a leadership perspective. In this episode, host Barbara Iverson shares her ideas and goals for the podcast and what listeners can expect in episodes to come. She tells stories from her life and what prompted her to start a podcast that looks at the world through an atypical leadership perspective. Every week she offers a challenge or task for listeners, to prompt reflection or growth. This podcast is the per...