The Leadership Contrarian

Most Managing Problems Are Hiring Problems in Disguise

In this episode of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael explores a hard truth many leaders overlook: most managing problems are actually hiring problems in disguise. Disc

Your Core Values Don't Matter... Unless You Do This

In this episode, Michael shares a hard lesson from the early years of Half a Bubble Out, when a hire who looked right on paper created years of cultural friction that aff

Life's Storms: The Test of Resilience

In Episode 007 of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out, shares a deeply personal story that reveals what leadership really looks like when

Four Relational Disciplines That Shape Better Leaders

In episode 006 of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out, explores why leadership formation doesn't stop at the office door—and why the press

Why Leadership Today Requires More Than Grit and Guts

In episode 005 of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman explores how our cultural picture of leadership has evolved—from the lone hero archetype to the kind of leader

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

In Episode 004, Michael explains why he chose to call this newsletter The Leadership Contrarian, and why the name points to something much deeper than branding. Michael

The 5 Core Elements of Creative Leadership

In Episode #003 of The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out, explains why leadership can't be reduced to performance, personality, or hustle—an

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

In Episode 002 of the The Leadership Contrarian, Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out (HaBO), explores why leadership feels harder right now—and why that's not your i

A Holistic Life. A Healthy Business.

Welcome to Episode #001 of The Leadership Contrarian — a new weekly series from Michael Redman, CEO of Half a Bubble Out. In this first episode, Michael shares why this

Is Holistic a 4-Letter Word in Business?

Michael and Kathryn define the term holistic in a business context and share examples of how holistic thinking can improve your company's growth. If you often find yourse

Key Things to Consider When Planning a New Initiative

Michael and Kathryn discuss the tactical things you need to consider if you're starting a new initiative in your company.  Find out what questions you should be asking yo

How to Double the Productivity of Your Team - Part 2

Michael and Kathryn outline proven ways you can invest in your team so ultimately, they become more productive. Discover how to strategically leverage the power of course

How to Double the Productivity of Your Team - Part 1

Michael and Kathryn discuss how to motivate your team the right way. Spoiler alert! You won't need to anger them or become a taskmaster to do it. If you've struggled to i

The 7 Levels of Successful Business Growth

Michael and Kathryn outline the 7 levels of business growth so you can take your company from its early beginnings all the way to the point where you can sell it. If you

We Sold 4,217 Books And We Need Your Help

Michael and Kathryn discuss the story behind writing their bestselling book, Fulfilled: The Passion & Provision Strategy for Building a Business with Profit, Purpose & Le

Redefining Authenticity in Business

Michael and Kathryn share their definition of 'Authenticity' and how this fuzzy term is often hijacked in business today. You'll also discover the different stages of psy

3 Tips for Company Productivity

Michael and Kathryn share 3 tips for company productivity. It can be hard for business owners to learn to delegate as well as truly assess if their employees are in the b

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

Michael and Kathryn interview Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, marriage and business coaches and authors, about their new book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide For Great

Business Survival Tips in an Era of Anti Trust

Michael and Kathryn discuss the origins of the post-trust era and the 6 myths about trust that businesses need to overcome in order to survive and thrive. If you're strug

The True Power of Training

Michael and Kathryn discuss the importance of training. Whether it's your own professional training or training the employees in your company- there's going to be an expo