Faith Driven Leadership

In this episode of Faith Driven Leadership, I sit down with Nathan Thompson —HR Director, leadership coach, and fellow Faith Driven Leadership coach — to talk about communication, conflict resolution, faith, service, and what leaders often get wrong when working with people.

Nathan shares how his career journey through retail, HR, and ministry shaped the way he leads today. From learning customer service at JCPen...

How can you lead with clarity when you don’t have all the answers?

In this episode of Faith Driven Leadership, Jonathan Hankin sits down with Hayley Huls to discuss her journey from an entry-level position to managing a team. Hayley shares how mentorship, a culture of professional development, and her faith shaped her growth as a leader.

Their conversation explores the tension between pursuing excellence and avo...

Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure how to move forward in your leadership journey? In this episode, Heather Hankin shares how faith, self-awareness, transition, coaching, and assessments have shaped her understanding of leadership and personal growth.

Heather talks about growing up in Brazil, serving overseas, walking through burnout, discovering the power of the Highlands Ability Battery, and learning how leadersh...

What does it take to lead with courage, humility, and faith in a high-pressure environment?

In this episode of Faith Driven Leadership, Jonathan Hankin talks with Shane Forbes, a law enforcement leader with more than 29 years of experience. Shane shares how his career shaped his understanding of leadership, trust, accountability, courage, and servant leadership.

Shane reflects on the influential sergeant who taught hi...

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, advancement, and personal success towa...

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 leaders (espe...

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 energy. 

The episode covers how to identify sig...

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 supported, aligned, de...

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 her five-pha...

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 cultural defenses.
• Proact...

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 by research f...

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 (Identif...

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 adversaries into ad...

How to Communicate Well—Personally, at Work, and as a Leader

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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 relationships, and lead teams throu...

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 to have.<...

How to Set Your Meetings Up for Success | Make Every Meeting Count

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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 for success—before they even b...

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, Dr. Finzel brings practical w...

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 Destination—offering a step-by-st...