216 From Control to Collaboration: What Producers Teach Us About Leadership with John McJunkin | Trust, Innovation, & a Snapple episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 40 MIN

216 From Control to Collaboration: What Producers Teach Us About Leadership with John McJunkin | Trust, Innovation, & a Snapple

from Leaders Who Create · host Jason Squires ~ The Creative Launch

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with producer John McJunkin for an honest conversation about what it really means to create with others. John shares how his understanding of producing evolved from control to collaboration, and what it takes to build trust with artists you’ve never worked with before. Together, they explore how to navigate creative disagreements, what great collaboration actually feels like in the room, and why the principles producers use in the studio apply to leaders in every field, not just music.Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, team leader, or builder of ideas, this episode will help you rethink how collaboration fuels innovation and meaningful work. Plus, John reveals his go-to studio snack, where you can connect with him online, and what new projects he has on the horizon. If you care about leadership, creativity, teamwork, and making something meaningful with others, this conversation is for you.If something in this episode stirred an idea, a calling, or a creative step you’ve been putting off, we would love to help you move it forward. Through The Creative Launch coaching, we help business leaders, artists, and communicators turn ideas into impact. You can schedule a free call on our website. There is no pressure, just a conversation to help you gain clarity and momentum. Visit https://thecreativelaunch.com/scheduleacall/. 

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