by Michael Bunting | Oct 15, 2025
On the surface, curiosity sounds simple. Ask questions, stay open, keep learning. But when you take it seriously, it becomes one of the hardest practices in leadership. Because genuine curiosity doesn’t just explore new ideas; it eventually turns inward. It makes us...
by Michael Bunting | Sep 30, 2025
In this inaugural episode of The Secret Life of Great Leaders podcast, host Michael Bunting lays the foundation for what the show is all about: leadership transformation. Drawing from over two decades of experience in adult development and leadership coaching, Michael...
by Michael Bunting | Sep 30, 2025
Self-awareness is often praised as the ultimate leadership superpower. Countless books and keynote speakers argue that once leaders become more aware of their strengths and weaknesses, transformation naturally follows. But experience shows otherwise. Awareness without...
by Michael Bunting | Sep 20, 2025
Every leader eventually reaches a moment when their old ways of operating stop working. The habits, mindsets, and behaviours that once delivered success no longer meet the demands of a shifting market or a more complex challenge. This is the leadership crossroads. At...
by Michael Bunting | Sep 11, 2025
Accountability conversations, even when leaders mean well, can often do more harm than good. A manager might set clear goals, demand focus, and hold people to high standards. On the surface, it looks like disciplined leadership. But if that approach is heavy on...
