726: Leadership is Changing Mashup I (ft. Kevin Bonfield, John Lee Dumas, Paul Martinelli, and Jodi Flynn)

What kind of leadership does a fast-changing world demand?

In this dynamic mashup episode, Denis speaks with leaders who challenge outdated norms, shatter myths, and redefine what it means to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion. Whether it’s breaking free from gatekeeping systems, embracing structural change, or fostering self-aware, transparent teams, this episode offers a powerful look at the mindsets shaping today’s most impactful leaders.

Tune in to learn what it takes to lead when the old rules no longer apply.

EP22 | Kevin Bonfield: Core Values Don't Change, But the Context Does

• Great leadership remains rooted in vision, accountability, and team-building
• Today's environment magnifies leadership weaknesses, which are exposed faster
• Remote work and crisis decision-making reveal who’s truly effective
• Urgency must be balanced with collaboration to sustain long-term engagement

EP32 | John Lee Dumas: Be the Only One

• The era of gatekeepers is over, solve one specific problem better than anyone else
• Procrastination is comfort disguised as productivity, start now, refine as you go
• You don’t need perfection to begin; every master was once a disaster
• Building a niche following is more powerful than appealing to the masses

EP37 | Paul Martinelli: Structural Change Requires Courage

• Leaders never outperform their self-image but build from within
• Structural change, not cyclical trends, creates real transformation
• Leadership is not popularity, it’s vision, depth, and courage to act
• Insecure leaders avoid disruption, but transformation demands boldness

EP58 | Jodi Flynn: Leadership that Walks the Talk

• The best leaders model empathy, self-awareness, and ongoing personal growth
• Transparency is non-negotiable in the age of social media accountability
• Personal development isn’t optional, it’s the foundation of trust and influence
• Leadership isn’t about doing it all, it’s about creating space for others to rise

Key Quotes:

“I don’t think people are looking for leaders who are infallible. They’re looking for someone who’s authentic, human, and has an opinion.”– Kevin Bonfield

“Every master was a disaster. You need to be open and willing to be a disaster and just start.” – John Lee Dumas

“We never outperform our own self-image, and insecure leadership shows up in every decision not made.” – Paul Martinelli

“It makes no sense for somebody to say, ‘I’m too busy to get better at what I’m doing.’” – Jodi Flynn

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