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The Leadership Contrarian

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The Leadership Contrarian is a news podcast hosted by Michael Redman. It has 205 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Running a small business can often feel like paddling a boat upstream in a hurricane! Join Michael Redman, long-time business owner of Half a Bubble Out Leadership & Business Development, as he shares personal stories and expert tips for transforming your business into one that is profitable AND fulfilling. If you're looking for business and leadership advice, or just need some heartfelt encouragement on your entrepreneurial journey, this is the podcast for you!

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1

Life's Storms: The Test of Resilience

2

Four Relational Disciplines That Shape Better Leaders

3

Why Leadership Today Requires More Than Grit and Guts

4

Why I Chose to Call This Newsletter "The Leadership Contrarian"

5

The 5 Core Elements of Creative Leadership

6

Leading Through VUCA — When the World Won't Sit Still

7

A Holistic Life. A Healthy Business.

8

Is Holistic a 4-Letter Word in Business?

9

Key Things to Consider When Planning a New Initiative

10

How to Double the Productivity of Your Team - Part 2

11

How to Double the Productivity of Your Team - Part 1

12

The 7 Levels of Successful Business Growth

13

We Sold 4,217 Books And We Need Your Help

14

Redefining Authenticity in Business

15

3 Tips for Company Productivity

16

The Importance of Work-Life Balance - With Guests, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui

17

Business Survival Tips in an Era of Anti Trust

18

The True Power of Training

19

Should You Care About Your Customers' Core Values?

20

The Power of Your Unique Value - With Guest, Omar Zenhom

21

The Death of Demographics - With Guest, David Allison

22

Can You Measure Your Ability to Make Good Decisions?

23

The 5 Core Areas of Effective Leadership

24

Sometimes... Things are Just Hard

25

4 Ways Business Leaders Can Beat Fatigue

26

How Your Business Can Combat Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity

27

How to Identify Stressors in Your Work and Life

28

Building Resilience In a World Gone Mad

29

How Successful Companies Leverage the Power of Rhythms

30

3 Powerful Strategies for Building Workplace Culture

31

The Power of Tenacity in Business - With Guest, Ron Coury

32

Why Business Leaders Should Practice Gratitude

33

How to Hire and Retain Top Talent - With Guest, Rishon Blumberg

34

3 Characteristics of a Toxic Workplace Culture

35

The Dos and Don'ts of Managing a Hybrid Team

36

Why You Shouldn't Ignore the Signs of an Unhealthy Business

37

Key Metrics for Financial Success in Business - With Guest, Caleb Guilliams

38

What Buffalos and Business Leaders Have in Common

39

Why Leaders Need to Play the Long Game - With Guest, John Ramstead

40

Celebrating 20 Years of Being Half a Bubble Out

41

3 Financial Strategies Every Business Owner Needs to Know - With Guest, Caleb Guilliams

42

What They Never Taught You About Credit Unions - With Guest, Mark Ritter

43

5 Marketing Steps to Scale Your Business - With Guest, John Jantsch

44

How to Tell if Your Business is Sale Ready - With Guest, Josh Patrick

45

How to Move Your Business Forward in an Uncertain World

46

Knowing Your Purpose and Passion in Business - With Guest, Corey Poirier

47

Could a Business like an In-N-Out Burger Start and Succeed in Today's World?

48

The Power of Innovation in Business - With Guest, Andrew Pek

49

The 4 Parts of a Successful Business - With Guest, Jeff Chastain

50

How to Increase Your Profit and Avoid Burnout - With Guest, John Briggs

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