Faith Driven Leadership

Are you struggling to integrate your faith into your leadership or wondering how to lead with greater purpose and authenticity? In this episode, Evan Nichols shares how shifting from self-centered success to kingdom-minded leadership transformed his career, relationships, and approach to leading others. In this conversation, Evan shares how his leadership journey moved from achievement, advancemen...

Are you doing great work, but not getting recognized, promoted, or compensated the way you should? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Hale to unpack the real reason behind the “confidence gap.” Here’s the truth: It’s not just about confidence. It’s about how clearly your value is understood inside your organization. Together, we explore: Why high-performing leader...

In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, I address a critical moment all leaders face: recognizing when growth slows down or habits become stale, signaling the need for transformation. Drawing inspiration from Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez’s book 'Illuminate,' I introduce the concept of the '(re) Dream' stage, a crucial phase where leaders can rejuvenate their vision and en...

Are you leading… or just managing? A lot of managers today are functioning as followers — following the system, the checklist, the policies — and never stepping into the leadership their people actually need. In this episode, we break down the eight essential insights that separate leaders from followers and give you five practical shifts to help your team thrive. If you want your team to feel sup...

In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach and author Jenni Catron to unpack Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable.  We explore why culture must be built by design rather than left to default, how leaders can honestly assess their current culture, and practical ways to turn values from words on a wall into lived behaviors.  Jenni walks through h...

Leaders get into trouble when they treat HR as compliance or as a fire extinguisher. Jonathan and risk advisor Kevin Norton outline how to make HR a strategic ally—reducing legal exposure, strengthening culture, and improving outcomes.  Highlights HR belongs at the strategy table; involve them early on org design, promotions, and separations. Consistency and documentation are your best legal and c...

Want to make a bigger impact without doing more work? Great leadership starts with a better mindset. In this episode, I’ll show you how to 10x, or more, your leadership impact by thinking differently. You’ll learn why most leadership behaviors don’t stick, and how to unlock sustainable change by focusing on three powerful questions that reframe your team’s purpose, creativity, and results. Backed...

Leaders don’t just raise money—they build partnerships. In this episode, Master Certified Coach and longtime executive coach Patricia Rachel Schwartz shares her strengths-based, story-driven approach to building relationships that “pay off for everyone”—your team, donors, board, and the people you serve. We unpack her “360 Win” mindset, appreciative inquiry (AI), and the RBP spiral (Identify → Inf...

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How to Lead Change (Without Losing Your Team) — with Dr. Hans Finzel Dr. Hans Finzel returns to Change Agent Leadership to unpack the big idea behind his book Change Is Like a Slinky —why change is messy, unpredictable, and essential if you want your organization to survive and thrive. We talk practical leadership moves: building a guiding coalition, over-communicating the “why,” converting advers...

How to Communicate Well—Personally, at Work, and as a Leader Download your free How to Communicate Well in all areas of life Toolkit: https://jonathanhankin.com/?msopen=/content-library/node/how-to-communicate-well In this episode, I dive into the critical role of effective communication in leadership. Highlighting how superior communication skills can help navigate tough conversations, build rela...

In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, I sit down with author, speaker, and leadership consultant Kadi Cole to talk about her groundbreaking book, Developing Female Leaders. With over 25 years of leadership experience—including as an executive director at one of America’s largest multi-site churches—Kadi brings research, clarity, and practical insight into a conversation many leaders struggle...

How to Set Your Meetings Up for Success | Make Every Meeting Count Download the free Meeting Prep Toolkit with a Checklist, Agenda Template, and more: https://jonathanhankin.com/?msopen=/content-library/node/the-meeting-prep-toolkit Tired of unproductive meetings that waste time and drain energy? In this episode, executive coach Jonathan Hankin walks you through exactly how to set up your meetings...

What are the biggest mistakes leaders make—and how do we avoid them? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, Executive Coach Jonathan Hankin sits down with bestselling author and global leadership expert Dr. Hans Finzel to unpack the timeless lessons from his book, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make . With over two decades leading international teams and equipping leaders across five continents...

Download your free R.A.F.T. Transition Toolkit (PDF) https://jonathan-hankin.kit.com/b28f92032b In this powerful episode of Change Agent Leadership , Jonathan Hankin is joined by certified coach and transition expert Heather Hankin to explore how to transition well in life, leadership, and family. Together, they unpack the RAFT framework— Reconciliation, Affirmation, Farewell, and Thinking Destina...

In this episode of Change Agent Leadership , executive coach Jonathan Hankin dives into how to navigate life’s biggest transitions—without losing your footing. From career shifts to relationship changes, financial challenges to personal loss, transitions can feel overwhelming. But they don’t have to be paralyzing. Jonathan shares four universal steps to help you not just survive, but thrive throug...

Talk More, Listen Less—to Yourself: How to Reframe Negative Self-Talk and Lead with Confidence. In this episode of Change Agent Leadership , Jonathan Hankin flips the classic phrase “talk less, listen more” on its head—and applies it to your internal dialogue. You’ll learn why your inner voice is often your biggest critic and how to reframe that voice to boost confidence, reduce discouragement, an...

In this episode of Change Agent Leadership , host Jonathan Hankin breaks down the core framework from the book Switch by Chip and Dan Heath: the Rider, the Elephant, and the Path. Whether you’re leading a team, shifting organizational culture, or tackling personal habits, real change requires aligning emotion, logic, and environment.   Jonathan shares key strategies to: Direct the Rider with brigh...

How to Give Feedback That Transforms Your Team | Radical Candor by Kim Scott In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, Jonathan Hankin dives deep into Radical Candor, Kim Scott’s powerful framework for giving feedback that actually helps your team grow. You’ll learn the four quadrants of feedback—Radical Candor, Obnoxious Aggression, Ruinous Empathy, and Manipulative Insincerity—and how to avoid...

In this episode of the Change Agent Leadership Podcast, we discuss crucial steps for recovering from burnout and coming back stronger. Jonathan Hankin shares personal experiences and offers actionable advice on reflecting, recalibrating, rediscovering meaning, realigning with boundaries, and reconnecting with supportive people.  Key points include recognizing burnout without shame, engaging in dee...

Avoid Burnout: 4 Key Strategies for Leaders and Professionals In this episode of the Change Agent Leadership Podcast, host Jonathan Hankin dives deep into the pervasive issue of burnout among leaders, managers, and professionals. He discusses the definition and implications of burnout, sharing his personal experience from 2015. Jonathan offers four practical strategies to prevent burnout, includin...

Effortless Goal Setting with the C.L.E.A.R. Framework Why do most goals fall apart within weeks? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, Executive Coach Jonathan Hankin reveals the 5 reasons goals often fail—and introduces a powerful, practical tool to fix them: the C.L.E.A.R. Goal Framework. C.L.E.A.R. stands for:  • Clarity – Define success in measurable, actionable terms  • Link to Purpose...

In this episode of the Change Agent Leadership Podcast, we dive into one of the most critical skills for any leader: navigating crucial conversations with confidence and clarity. Drawing from the best-selling book Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler, I explore what makes a conversation “crucial”—opposing opinions, strong emotions, and high stakes—and why most people...

Mastering Time Management: Practical Strategies for Leaders Feeling overwhelmed, busy but not effective, or struggling to find time for what truly matters? In this episode of Change Agent Leadership, executive coach Jonathan Hankin shares powerful, actionable strategies to revolutionize your approach to time management. Discover how to: Conduct a Time Audit – uncover exactly where your time goes a...

Master the Assumption Ladder: Uncover Hidden Assumptions for Effective Leadership Join Jonathan Hankin in this insightful episode of Change Agent Leadership, as he dives deep into the Assumption Ladder—a powerful tool for uncovering hidden assumptions that influence your leadership decisions and actions.  Learn practical strategies to identify, challenge, and leverage assumptions effectively, avoi...