What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t about being in charge, but about being in tune with people?

Rosie sits down with Alain Hunkins, author of “Cracking the Leadership Code” and a man who’s worked with over 3,000 leadership groups across 29 countries. Together, they explore what it really means to lead in today’s world (hint: it’s way less about commanding and way more about connecting).

From redefining leadership as a learnable skill to unpacking the three Cs (Connection, Communication, and Collaboration), this episode dives deep into the systems, habits, and mindsets that create truly human workplaces. Alain challenges us to look in the mirror, get curious instead of defensive, and build workplaces where people actually want to show up.

Additional Resources:

Get Alain’s book: “Cracking the Leadership Code”

Connect with Alain on LinkedIn

Learn more about The Facilitative Mindset

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Learn more about Salveo Partners

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Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is about facilitating human potential, not authority.
• Connection begins with consistent, credible, human behavior.
• Clear communication requires shared understanding, not assumptions.
• Collaboration thrives on safety, energy, ownership, and purpose.
• Great leaders operate by design, not default.