The Leadership Window

Ron Harvey of Global Core Strategies and Consulting returns to the TLP studio for another rich leadership conversation with Dr. Jinks. They explore topics such as change readiness, leading vs. managing, trust, and more.

Patrick discusses what an operating system really is for a nonprofit with Doug Paul.

What does it mean to have a fighter pilot mentality? Patrick asks an accomplished fighter pilot. Christian "Boo" Boucousis is a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and leadership expert.

This week, Patrick chats with teammate and certified coach Monroe Free about building trust, finding joy, avoiding political burnout, and more. Monroe serves as an adjunct leadership coach at The Leader's Perspective.

Executive Coach and CEO of Concord Leadership Group, Marc Pitman, returns to the show to talk about leadership styles and what it means to be a "Quadrant 3" Leader.

Organizations are not machines. They are living organisms. Today, Patrick discusses the difference with Norman Wolfe -- the author of the book!

Today, Patrick chats with Jon Rosemberg about what it looks like to move from surviving to thriving. Jon empowers leaders and organizations to break free from survival mode and step boldly into thriving. With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon draws on his belief that positive change begins by reclaiming our agency. Born in Venezuela...

How's your digital fundraising going? That bad, huh? Today, Patrick chats with Donately founder Javan Van Gronigen about the importance of blending strategy and tools for effective digital marketing.

How do businesses do good while doing well? What if brands could prove that activism doesn’t just inspire—it sells? Neil Callanan is the founder of LooseGrip and creator of the Grasp Impact Framework, helping mission-driven companies measure how their campaigns move culture, grow commerce, and fuel real-world change.

Patrick starts 2026 with a challenge -- specifically to nonprofit organizations -- to make greater, more intentional investments in leadership development.

Patrick shares reflections and leadership parallels from his recent double-bypass heart surgery.

There are three core issues in leadership that come up in our coaching work most frequently. In this episode, we'll break them down for you! Join Dr. Patrick Jinks for a solo episode on his perspective.

Nonprofit boards are often a source of frustration for leaders. More often than not, board structure is the key. TLP Coach Monroe Free joins Patrick for a conversation about the benefits of the John Carver Policy Governance Model for nonprofits.

Our good friend and colleague Ron Harvey (Global Core Strategies and Consulting) joins us again for five questions from Patrick related to themes that arise in Patrick's coaching scenarios. From decision-making to DEI, and from handling difficult employees to prioritization, Patrick and Ron cover a lot of ground in an engaging conversation.

This week, Patrick chats with Bill Benjamin about leadership and high-performing teams, crucial conversations, and what Bill calls "The Last 8%" -- that small but challenging percentage of conversations we leave on the table BECAUSE they are difficult.

How do we make a human connection in a digital world? Patrick chats with social media expert Robin Nathaniel about authenticity, intentionality, and purpose in our social media.

When is the last time you penned a hand-written letter or note? When is the last time you received one in the mail? How did it make you feel? Patrick chats with author and speaker Amy Daughters about a very unique project that has led to some exciting discoveries about human connection. Amy is a keynote speaker, letter writer, satirist, sports journalist and author of Dear Dana: That time I went c...

Patrick chats with professional Interim Leader Jim Rettew about the nuances of interim leadership in a nonprofit and the unique opportunities it presents -- particularly in times of crisis.

As leaders develop, we grow through stages of how we view the world. These stages (of what we call vertical development) represent a different continuum than the growth in skill building, education, and career advancement (horizontal growth) that we most often consider when thinking about our adult development. Patrick recently participated in a certification training on the assessment tool used t...

To follow up on the previous episode on mental strength in leadership, Patrick sits down with Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach. Russell coaches leaders and teams in building resilience as a proactive pursuit.

Are you a mentally strong leader? What does that mean? Patrick asks the expert, Scott Mautz, author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors.

Sports can teach us a lot about life, and former professional basketball player Angela Lewis tells that story with inspiration. Patrick interviews Angela on her six keys to success, as highlighted in her book, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success.

This week, Patrick shares a framework for 4 leadership continuums: From performer to leader. From invitation to expectation. From agreement to commitment From business to value creation.

A recent wave of Federal policy announcements, executive orders, and agency communications has the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and abroad scurrying for answers and contingencies. Political ideologies aside, nonprofits must navigate these waters with artful leadership and clarity in decision-making. This week, Patrick chats with colleague Forrest Alton of 1000 Feathers about what nonprofits can pr...

From individual disagreement to global armed engagement, conflict can be dark and messy or productive and generative. Patrick chats with Dr. Doris Wesley about Dr. Wesley's research in the area of conflict and "peacebuilding."