Weekly insights to help you lead with more trust, clarity, and influence — from Donald C. Kunkel Jr., founder of the Elite Leadership Center™, author of The Foundations of Influence, and creator of the TECCA™ Influence System. Whether you’re leading a team, a classroom, a family, or a company, these no-fluff lessons are designed to help you build real leadership impact — rooted in trust, emotional intelligence, communication, credibility, and adaptability.
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The Power of Trust: The Cornerstone of Influence
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🎙 The Power of Trust: The Cornerstone of Influence Trust isn’t soft — it’s foundational. In this first episode of the Elite Leader Insights Podcast, Donald C. Kunkel Jr.explores why trust is the most essential trait in any leadership role — and how it directly impacts your ability to influence, inspire, and lead with impact. Pulling from neuroscien…
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Episode 0: Welcome to the Elite Leader Insights Podcast – Leadership Is Influence in Action
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In this kickoff episode, host Donald C. Kunkel Jr. — founder of the Elite Leadership Center™ and author of The Foundations of Influence — shares his leadership journey, the story behind the TECCA Influence System™, and why leadership isn’t about rank or title… it’s about influence. You’ll learn how his experience in the military, coaching, and orga…
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The Ripple Effect: How Leaders Shape Culture
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🎙 The Ripple Effect: How Leaders Shape Culture Culture doesn’t start with a slogan — it starts with a leader. In this episode of the Elite Leader Insights Podcast, Donald C. Kunkel Jr. explores how small, consistent leadership behaviors create long-term ripple effects that shape team culture, for better or worse. Drawing from a real-world leadershi…
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When Favoritism Fails: The Cost of Playing Favorites
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When Favoritism Fails: The Cost of Playing Favorites Favoritism rarely announces itself—but your team always feels it. In this episode of Elite Leader Insights, Donald Kunkel Jr. explores the hidden impact of favoritism—how even well-intentioned patterns can quietly erode trust, credibility, and team engagement. You’ll hear: A personal leadership l…
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