Unusual Attitudes

About Unusual Attitudes

A near-death experience while piloting a cross-country solo flight gave Cliff Jurkiewicz a new perspective. His skills were tested by an unexpected weather event, and as his plane plummeted toward the ground, he remained calm — never questioning whether he would be able to regain control. He often draws from his calm response when dealing with new challenges. “Unusual attitudes” are what pilots find both most challenging and rewarding, as Cliff attests. In that spirit, “Unusual Attitudes” is a video podcast hosted by Cliff, a strategist, musician, pilot, and evangelist who loves to explore the extraordinary lives of individuals, showcasing their personal stories and accomplishments. Each episode offers profound insights through candid interviews and heartfelt conversations with groundbreaking scientists, acclaimed artists, and pioneering executives. Going beyond mere achievements, Unusual Attitudes aims to uncover the personal journeys that have shaped these remarkable individuals. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful reflections, the discussions inspire listeners to embrace their own journeys and strive for greatness.

Publisher

Cliff Jurkiewicz

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 May 2024

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   S1E30 - What Human-Centric Leadership Looks Like in the AI Era

   Episode Notes ** What does it take to build a career that lasts, and an organization that does the same? In the latest episode of Unusual Attitudes, talent acquisition executive Jessica Aguilar traces an unlikely path from web development and text messaging to HR leadership at major organizations. She introduces the concept of "people sustainability," the idea that organizations must actively invest in future generations of talent, not just the current workforce, and makes the case for curiosity and authentic relationships as the skills that actually move careers forward. Aguilar's perspective on what makes careers and organizations last is worth hearing, no matter where you are in yours. **

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   S1E29 - A Seat at the Executive Conference Table or Back Office Trap?

   Episode Notes ** Human Resources is dead. Long live the strategic powerhouse that understands how the bottom line moves. This episode tears down the idea of HR as a back office compliance trap and reframes it as a seat at the adult table where disruption is a requirement and curiosity is the currency. For Cora Walker, CHRO of OmniCable, the blueprint for a career started in the trenches of hospitality, where she learned to observe the raw character of people. To her, networking is the single most important focus for anyone who wants to own their career path. Tune into this conversation to learn how true leadership requires getting out of the office and into the field where the work actually happens. **

3. 

   13 Jul 2026

   S1E28 - AI Will Not Replace the Human Edge: Rearchitecting Talent Strategy for the AI Era

   Episode Notes ** The talent acquisition landscape is shifting from traditional resumes to outcome-oriented measures of success. AI offers scale for repetitive tasks like interview scheduling, but "human-in-the-loop" oversight remains critical for mitigating legal risk and organizational bias. In this episode, Travis Windling of Royal Bank of Canada explains why human-centered skills like adaptability and critical thinking now provide the primary competitive advantage as routine work gets automated. Ultimately, strategic transformation requires organizations to rearchitect foundational workflows before layering on advanced AI. Guest: Travis Windling, Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy, Operations and Contingent Workforce, RBC **

Who has been a guest on Unusual Attitudes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Greg Muccio
• Hung Lee
• Jonathan Berlan

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

423,934

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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