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!

The Unscripted Leader Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Steve Margerin | Brand Managers, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Steve Margerin | Brand Managers hosts The Unscripted Leader Podcast, a business show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Culture Is What Happens When No One’s Looking (VIDEO)

  Apr 29, 202651 minS0

  Episode Description: In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with transformational executive Tia Newcomer to explore what truly drives organizational culture and leadership performance. <p> </p> Tia has led teams across multiple industries including consumer packaged goods, technology, healthcare, private equity, and nonprofit organizations. Her leadership journey includes roles at companies like PepsiCo, Clorox, and HP, along with CEO positions and board leadership in healthcare and nonprofit spaces. During the conversation, Tia shares how her early experience in sales shaped her leadership philosophy and why leaders must stay connected to the front lines of their o...

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  Episode #8

  Culture Is What Happens When No One’s Looking (AUDIO)

  Apr 29, 202651 minS0

  Episode Description: In this episode of The Unscripted Leader, host Steve Margerin sits down with transformational executive Tia Newcomer to explore what truly drives organizational culture and leadership performance. <p> </p> Tia has led teams across multiple industries including consumer packaged goods, technology, healthcare, private equity, and nonprofit organizations. Her leadership journey includes roles at companies like PepsiCo, Clorox, and HP, along with CEO positions and board leadership in healthcare and nonprofit spaces. During the conversation, Tia shares how her early experience in sales shaped her leadership philosophy and why leaders must stay connected to the front lines of their o...

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  Episode #7

  Leadership in a Polarized World (VIDEO)

  Mar 25, 202637 minS0

  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. <p> </p> 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, develop sustainable organizations, and stay energized while managing growing demands. <p> </p> From youth civic engagement to building earned-revenue models and hiring at the “edge,” this episode delivers practical insight for founders, executiv...

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  Episode #7

  Leadership in a Polarized World (AUDIO)

  Mar 24, 202637 minS0

  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. <p> </p> 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, develop sustainable organizations, and stay energized while managing growing demands. <p> </p> From youth civic engagement to building earned-revenue models and hiring at the “edge,” this episode delivers practical insight for founders, executiv...

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  Episode #6

  Revenue Over Random (VIDEO)

  Mar 11, 202644 minS0

  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 alignment is the connective tissue every growth company needs. <p> </p> Jennifer shares how values-driven leadership, humility, and strategic marketing orchestration can eliminate “random acts of marketing” and build sus...

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