The Unscripted Leader Podcast

The Unscripted Leader Podcast

Welcome to The Unscripted Leader, where your host, Steve Margerin, dives into real, raw conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and visionaries who are shaping the world of business. This podcast is all about authentic leadership—unpacking the challenges, triumphs, and lessons of those navigating the messy, rewarding path of growth. From accidental CEOs to seasoned innovators, our guests share actionable insights to help you lead with purpose, align your team, and scale without losing your spark. If you’re a business owner, aspiring leader, or just love stories of grit and clarity, tune in to get inspired, rethink your approach, and join a community passionate about leading unscripted. Subscribe now for weekly doses of wisdom to fuel your journey!

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March 25, 2026 37 mins
In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with civic leader and nonprofit founder Libby Stegger for a powerful conversation about leadership, community, and navigating complexity in today’s divided world.

 

Libby shares her journey from earning an MBA at Yale to dedicating her career to nonprofit and civic leadership. Together, Steve and Libby explore how leaders can build trust across differences, dev...

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In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with civic leader and nonprofit founder Libby Stegger for a powerful conversation about leadership, community, and navigating complexity in today’s divided world.

 

Libby shares her journey from earning an MBA at Yale to dedicating her career to nonprofit and civic leadership. Together, Steve and Libby explore how leaders can build trust across differences, dev...

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March 11, 2026 44 mins
Episode Description: What happens when marketing lives in an ivory tower and sales is left to improvise in the field? In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, I sit down with Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic, to unpack the real work behind building a unified revenue organization. We dive into the evolution of the fractional CMO model, the difference between “little m” and “big M” marketing, and why sales and marketing a...

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March 11, 2026 44 mins
Episode Description: What happens when marketing lives in an ivory tower and sales is left to improvise in the field? In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, I sit down with Jennifer Zick, Founder and CEO of Authentic, to unpack the real work behind building a unified revenue organization. We dive into the evolution of the fractional CMO model, the difference between “little m” and “big M” marketing, and why sales and marketing a...

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In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with Clint Hooppaw—Mayor of Apple Valley, Minnesota and leadership coach behind High Point Advisors—for a refreshingly honest conversation about leading with intention in challenging environments. Clint brings 30+ years of executive experience and over a decade in public service to explore how leaders can embrace productive conflict, recognize the loudest voice...
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    In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with Clint Hooppaw—Mayor of Apple Valley, Minnesota and leadership coach behind High Point Advisors—for a refreshingly honest conversation about leading with intention in challenging environments. Clint brings 30+ years of executive experience and over a decade in public service to explore how leaders can embrace productive conflict, recognize the loudest voice...
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    November 10, 2025 51 mins
    In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with Dustin Bruzenak, CEO of Modern Logic, to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape—especially for small and mid-sized companies. Dustin shares how AI is democratizing technology, freeing up teams from repetitive tasks, and empowering leaders to focus on creativity, innovation, and purpose-driven growth. If you’ve been curio...
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    November 10, 2025 51 mins
    In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with Dustin Bruzenak, CEO of Modern Logic, to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape—especially for small and mid-sized companies. Dustin shares how AI is democratizing technology, freeing up teams from repetitive tasks, and empowering leaders to focus on creativity, innovation, and purpose-driven growth. If you’ve been curio...
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    Hey everyone, welcome back to The Unscripted Leader! In this episode, I sit down with Steven Rothberg, founder and chief visionary officer of College Recruiter, a powerhouse in matching over 12 million students and grads with great jobs. We dive into his wild ride from printing campus maps in 1991 to pivoting through dot-com bubbles, recessions, and tech revolutions—all while staying true to helping young talent launch amazing care...

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    Hey everyone, welcome back to The Unscripted Leader! In this episode, I sit down with Steven Rothberg, founder and chief visionary officer of College Recruiter, a powerhouse in matching over 12 million students and grads with great jobs. We dive into his wild ride from printing campus maps in 1991 to pivoting through dot-com bubbles, recessions, and tech revolutions—all while staying true to helping young talent launch amazing care...

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    Hey, folks! Steve Margerin here with The Unscripted Leader, and I’m pumped to kick off our first episode with Pete Steege, bestselling author of Radical Clarity. We dive deep into the challenges accidental CEOs face—those brilliant experts who wake up leading a business without a playbook. Pete shares how to find your true story, align your team, and scale without losing your soul. From tackling myopic thinking to building a lastin...

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    Hey, folks! Steve Margerin here with The Unscripted Leader, and I’m pumped to kick off our first episode with Pete Steege, bestselling author of Radical Clarity. We dive deep into the challenges accidental CEOs face—those brilliant experts who wake up leading a business without a playbook. Pete shares how to find your true story, align your team, and scale without losing your soul. From tackling myopic thinking to building a lastin...

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