Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom
Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom
Podcast Description
Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom: Where clichés come to retire and fresh thinking we inspire.
Smart minds don’t think alike—and that’s the point. Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom takes you inside the messy, brilliant, and bold thought processes of high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
We skip the clichés and spotlight the real talk: the strange decisions that worked, the brilliant ideas that bombed, and the thought patterns that defy the rulebook—but still lead to growth, impact, and the occasional mic drop.
If you’re tired of surface-level advice and crave the kind of wisdom that makes you pause, laugh, and level up—this is your new favorite listen.
Because let’s face it: playing it safe never built anything worth bragging about.
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The podcast explores themes of leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovative thinking. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as imposter syndrome, decision-making in scaling companies, and real-life experiences that challenge conventional wisdom, like the complexities faced during rapid funding periods.
Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom: Where clichés come to retire and fresh thinking we inspire.
Smart minds don’t think alike—and that’s the point. Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom takes you inside the messy, brilliant, and bold thought processes of high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs, and out-of-the-box thinkers.
We skip the clichés and spotlight the real talk: the strange decisions that worked, the brilliant ideas that bombed, and the thought patterns that defy the rulebook—but still lead to growth, impact, and the occasional mic drop.
If you’re tired of surface-level advice and crave the kind of wisdom that makes you pause, laugh, and level up—this is your new favorite listen.
Because let’s face it: playing it safe never built anything worth bragging about.
This week, I sit down with Julio Gonzalez, CEO of VCTO Business Consulting, who helps small and midsize businesses grow through structure, efficiency, and smart use of technology.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
* Why doing everything yourself doesn’t scale and how Julio learned the power of delegation.
* How small businesses can start building systems without overcomplicating things.
* The art of translating between leadership and staff to avoid chaos and gain respect.
* Julio’s personal journey of transition—divorce, coming out, and what it taught him about leadership and authenticity.
* The real challenge of work-life balance, and why saying no is as important as saying yes.
* His take on being vulnerable at work and why outdated rules of leadership need to change.
👉 Whether you’re leading a team, growing your business, or just rethinking what leadership really means, Julio’s insights will leave you with fresh ways to look at success.
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