Most Tech Problems Are Actually People Problems | Michael Hunter

In this episode of the Live The Dream Podcast, Harinder Mullay sits down with Michael Hunter, founder of Uncommon Teams, author of The Resilient Tech Leader, and host of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast.Michael has spent over 40 years writing and debugging code. But somewhere along the way, he realised something powerful: most technical problems are not really technical problems — they are “squishy people problems.” Today, he helps leaders, especially senior leaders in tech, debug themselves and close the gap between who everyone else tells them they should be and who they actually are.In this conversation, Michael and Harinder explore:Why technical issues often hide deeper human problemsWhat it means for leaders to “debug themselves”The layers of expectations, beliefs and rules that shape who we becomeWhy AI can never fully replace human perspective, judgement and lived experienceHow leaders can reconnect with curiosity, alignment and their own version of living the dreamWhy small experiments can help us move closer to who we really areMichael also shares a powerful analogy about the octopus, the grain of sand and the pearl — showing how human beings can start full of wonder, then become layered with expectations that may not actually belong to them.If you’re a founder, coach, consultant, tech leader or anyone navigating change in an AI-driven world, this episode will challenge you to look beyond the tools and ask a deeper question:What human problem are we really trying to solve?👤 Guest: Michael Hunter🔗 Connect with Michael:Free copy of his book: https://uncommonteams.com/the-resilient-tech-leader/Contact: michael@uncommonteams.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humbugreality 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial