From our days of singing and dancing as "Sandy and Danny" at Adventureland to his role as CEO of multiple companies, Dr. Daniel Zinnel joins me to reflect on his journey of self-discovery, and how embracing his true self has shaped his leadership style. From discussing the significance of personal values to the importance of introspection, Dr. Zinnel shares his experiences and insights on navigating challenges, understanding oneself, and inspiring others. Our conversation is filled with warmth, humor, and deep reflections on what it means to lead with authenticity and compassion. Open your heart with us in this inspiring discussion that encourages us all to be true to ourselves and find joy in our everyday lives.
00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership
01:22 Meet Dr. Daniel Zinnel
02:58 Reminiscing on Farm Life and Adventureland
05:04 Daniel's Health Journey
09:59 Conservative Iowa and Adversity
14:50 The Journey of Authenticity
18:59 Leadership and Personal Growth
24:44 Discovering Core Values
25:49 The Power of Joy
27:03 Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth
30:23 Redefining Leadership
31:55 Grounding Practices
34:36 Reflecting on Personal History
37:49 Fun Rapid Fire Questions
43:18 Key Takeaways and Conclusion
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More about our guest:
Dr. Daniel Zinnel is a facilitator, speaker, and learner, with leadership values centered on authenticity, intentionality, humility, compassion, and joy. In 2020, he founded Growth and Joy, LLC to foster proactive, practical, and purposeful leaders. He has trained over 20,000 individuals on topics like leadership, power and privilege, LGBTQ inclusion, and personal branding. Dr. Zinnel has over 15 years of nonprofit administration and leadership including currently serving as the CEO of Proteus, Inc. and previously as the Executive Director of One Iowa. Formerly an adjunct faculty member at Des Moines University and Iowa Central Community College, Daniel developed One Iowa’s LGBTQ Leadership Institute and co-created the 4Equity Tool.
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