Kevin Harrison on Why the Uncommon Influence Coaching Program Starts with a Question, Not an Answer

From 31-Year Franchisee to Executive Coach: Kevin Harrison's Uncommon ReinventionKevin Harrison, founder of Uncommon Influence, spent three decades as a Chick-fil-A franchisee before walking away to build an executive coaching firm from scratch. Recognized by the Virginia General Assembly for people development, Kevin now coaches leaders across hospitality and beyond on how to grow capacity, reinvent themselves, and have life-changing influence on the people around them.Key Insights You'll Learn:31-year Chick-fil-A run ending when the vision stopped inspiring himiPad drive-through system: early pioneer growing throughput from 100 to 300+ cars per hourLeader intern program attracting recent grads through structured rotations and experiencesMarathon wellness program inside Chick-fil-A sending dozens of employees to Disney raceOrigin of Uncommon Influence: ninth-grade teacher mailing life goals back 11 years laterFive D's framework for overwhelmed leaders: do, delete, defer, delegate, decideCamino de Santiago reinvention experience: 95-mile trek sold out through 2026Coaching principle: you cannot want growth more than your client wants itDistinguishing statements from questions as tools for lasting changeAI as thought partner, not thought leader, for high-performing executivesKevin's Key Mentors:Roger Flinchum (Ninth Grade English Teacher): Mailed back life goals 11 years later; sparked the Uncommon Influence visionChick-fil-A Company President: Planted the question "How good do you want to be?" at a critical momentKevin's Wife: Named the moment his vision no longer inspired him and gave him permission to leaveKevin's Personal Coach: Facilitates annual and biannual strategic retreats; challenges his thinking regularlyMitch and Stacey Hartman (Scrimp Shack Founders): Trusted Kevin with scaling their brand after retirementDon't miss this conversation about what it looks like to rebuild at the top of your game and why the leaders who truly change are the ones who want it most.Connect with Kevin Harrison:Website: uncommoninfluence.comTranscript Available: Kevin Harrison on Why the Uncommon Influence Coaching Program Starts with a Question, Not an AnswerWatch on YouTube: Inspired Stories PodcastOur Website: The Inspired Stories PodcastSpecial Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency: Providing innovative employee benefits solutions that improve employee well-being while optimizing your bottom line. Website: addbackbenefits.com