Beyond Reacting: Lead with Uncommon Clarity ft. Eric Charran

Update: 2025-08-20

Description

As leaders, we often find ourselves navigating a landscape of constant change. Unexpected challenges.

And the constant pressure of having all the answers.

So, if you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply know there's a deeper, more authentic way to lead—you are in the right place.

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Uncommon Leadership podcast. Today, I'm honored to sit down with Eric Charran, an author and thought leader, who has spearheaded innovative data strategies and AI/ML solutions at giants like Microsoft and Capital One.

Eric is known for bridging the gap between complex technology and tangible business results across diverse industries. In our conversation, Eric and I dive into the profound insights from his book, "Have You Ever Had a Boss That...", and explore what it truly means to lead with resilience, adaptability, and ease.

Here are some critical insights unpacked in this episode:

How vulnerability, seeking diverse perspectives, and acknowledging your blind spots pave the way for innovation and holistic problem-solving within your team
How to identify the subtle signals of rising emotions in high-pressure situations
How to process, and not just bury, feelings like frustration or injustice, enabling professional growth for both yourself and your team
Understand the profound business value of shifting from rewarding "busyness" to truly empowering your team
Diplomatic yet potent approaches to address recurring, unhelpful patterns.

If you're ready to embrace change like an old friend and build a legacy where your team truly brings their best, you won't want to miss this.

About the Speakers

Eric Charran

For more than 25 years now, Eric Charran has helped organizations scale in an increasingly digital economy through innovative data strategies, AI/ML solutions, and scalable enterprise platforms. Charran is recognized for building next-generation data ecosystems and AI/ML solutions that drive measurable business impact, operational excellence, and a culture of innovation. Eric's work focuses on future-proofing enterprises through strategic data and AI adoption.

Get in touch with Eric Charran ↓

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcharran/

Michael Hunter

Michael Hunter is the founder of Uncommon Teams and host of the Uncommon Leadership podcast series. With 35+ years guiding leaders worldwide, Michael empowers teams to beat burnout and thrive for the long run—helping them move beyond overwhelm to create meaningful impact.

Michael's mission is to help leaders, CEOs, and founding teams create and inhabit their legacy, elevating themselves in a way that is safe and sustainable.

Want to build an uncommon, unstoppable team? Get in touch with Michael Hunter ↓

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/humbugreality/

Website:

https://uncommonteams.com/

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https://uncommonteams.com/newsletter-archive/

Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@UncommonLeadershipPodcast

Presented By: Uncommon Change