Faith Driven Leadership

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 wisdom, personal stories, and hard-earned insights every leader needs.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, this conversation will challenge your mindset, sharpen your leadership skills, and help you lead with humility, clarity, and purpose.

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▶️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Change Agent Leadership

00:40 Meet Dr. Hans Finzel

02:03 The Reluctant Leader

07:03 The Top-Down Attitude

15:34 Balancing Tasks and People

22:27 The Pitfalls of Micromanagement

29:18 The Power of Humility in Leadership

30:27 The Importance of Communication

31:04 Challenges in Communication for Leaders

33:18 Effective Listening and Leadership

34:56 Key Principles to Avoid Communication Chaos

40:52 Handling Criticism and Conflict

43:13 Preparing for Future Leadership

47:30 Cultivating Future Leaders

54:57 Final Thoughts on Leadership

Topics We Cover:

• The 10 most common leadership mistakes (and how to overcome them)

• Why pride is the root of poor leadership

• The trap of micromanagement—and how to delegate with trust

• How to balance people work and paperwork in today’s distracted world

• Why communication chaos breaks teams (and how to fix it)

• Emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and creating healthy team culture

• Preparing the next generation of leaders

• What to do when it’s time to let go and pass the baton

Featured Guest: Dr. Hans Finzel

• Author of The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make (translated into 25+ languages)

• Former president of WorldVenture (served in over 65 countries)

• Global speaker, teacher, and founder of HD Leaders

• Learn more: https://hansfinzel.com/

Want to lead better? Avoid common traps? Develop your next leaders?

Don’t miss this powerful, humble, and incredibly practical conversation.

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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-step guide for navigating personal and professional transitions with intention and emotional health.

Heather shares her story as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), how unresolved transitions impacted her adulthood, and how leaders can use the RAFT model to lead themselves and others through change. Whether you’re switching jobs, moving, or helping your team or family through change, this episode provides a practical, compassionate framework for doing it well.

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▶️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Transitioning Well

00:24 Meet Heather Hankin: Transition Expert

01:04 Understanding Transition and Its Impact

01:55 Heather's Personal Transition Journey

03:14 The Importance of Closure in Transitions

06:20 Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Transition

15:23 How to Transition Well: Building a RAFT

16:33 Reconciliation: The First Step in Transition

21:06 Affirmation: Recognizing Important People

25:56 Farewell: Saying Goodbye Meaningfully

33:06 Navigating Closure and Reconciliation

33:27 Planning for the Future: Thinking Destination

34:42 Intentionality in Transition

39:05 Benefits of Transitioning Well

45:28 Helping Children and Teens Transition

51:12 Handling Unexpected Transitions

58:59 Leadership and Transition

01:01:55 Final Thoughts and Resources

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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 through change:

00:00 Introduction to Navigating Transitions

00:19 Understanding the Stress of Transitions

01:37 Four Steps to Thrive Through Change

01:44 Step 1: Don't Go Alone

03:11 Step 2: Plan Ahead

05:53 Step 3: Be a Realistic Optimist

07:23 Step 4: Recharge Intentionally

09:00 Final Thoughts and Recap

09:30 Engage and Connect

Whether you’re leading a team or leading yourself, this episode gives you practical tools and encouragement.

Bonus: Learn how assessments like the Pro-D can help you plan transitions with insight.

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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, and grow as a leader. Jonathan outlines 4 actionable steps to change your internal conversation: Monitor, Prepare, Ask for Feedback, and Speak Truth to Yourself.

 If you’ve ever felt stuck in negative thoughts or discouraged by past failures, this episode gives you the mindset tools and leadership insights to break free and step into your value.

Topics Covered:

• The power of self-talk in leadership
• Why we believe lies from our inner critic
• How to track and reframe negative thoughts
• Getting helpful feedback from trusted voices
• Creating a personal affirmation rooted in truth

Take the Challenge:

Track your thoughts, ask for feedback, write truth statements, and speak to them aloud daily.

Because you’re not just leading others—you’re leading yourself.

00:00 Introduction: Talk More, Listen Less

00:25 The Power of Self-Talk

01:23 Coaching Insights: Overcoming Internal Criticism

03:02 Four Steps to Better Self-Communication

03:06 Step 1: Monitor Your Self-Talk

03:53 Step 2: Prepare for Better Conversations

04:51 Step 3: Ask for Feedback

05:51 Step 4: Have a Positive Conversation with Yourself

07:34 Key Takeaways and Action Steps

08:47 Conclusion and Next Steps

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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 bright spots and clear moves
• Motivate the Elephant with emotion and identity
• Shape the Path through habits and social momentum

Packed with leadership insight, actionable tips, and weekly challenges, this episode will help you lead meaningful, lasting change—starting today.

00:00 Introduction to Change Agent Leadership

00:26 Understanding the Elephant and the Rider

03:15 Directing the Rider: Clear Directions for Change

06:05 Motivating the Elephant: Emotional Engagement

08:32 Shaping the Path: Creating a Supportive Environment

10:07 Weekly Action Plan and Final Thoughts

10:44 Conclusion and Call to Action

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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 common leadership pitfalls.

This episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world leadership insights to help you lead with both compassion and clarity. 

If you’ve ever struggled to be honest without being harsh or kind without losing impact, this episode will guide you to balance both.

Key takeaways:
• What Radical Candor is—and what it’s not
• How to avoid the toxic traps of passive aggression and fake praise
• Why “caring personally” and “challenging directly” must go together
• Actionable steps to create a feedback-driven team culture
• Weekly leadership challenge to put Radical Candor into practice

00:00 Introduction to Radical Candor
00:28 Understanding Radical Candor
01:00 Exploring the Four Quadrants
01:18 Radical Candor: The Sweet Spot
02:53 Obnoxious Aggression: The Harsh Truth
04:26 Ruinous Empathy: The Common Mistake
05:57 Manipulative Insincerity: The Toxic Trap
07:34 Practical Steps to Implement Radical Candor
08:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

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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 deep rest, reflecting on past joys, setting healthier boundaries, and celebrating small wins. This comprehensive guide aims to help leaders regain energy, joy, and purpose in their lives and work.

00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:15 Understanding Burnout Recovery
02:02 Reflect and Recalibrate
05:15 Rediscover Meaning
06:57 Realign with Boundaries
10:24 Reconnect with Support
12:57 Conclusion and Practical Takeaways

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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, including self-awareness checks, identifying root causes, implementing self-compassion habits, and creating a burnout prevention plan. 

 These actionable steps aim to help listeners protect their energy, improve their mindset, and maintain their impact in both their personal and professional lives.

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00:00 Introduction to Burnout

00:19 Understanding Burnout

01:24 Personal Story of Burnout

02:35 Four Strategies to Avoid Burnout

02:53 Strategy 1: Diagnose Early and Often

06:12 Strategy 2: Get Curious About the Root Cause

08:33 Strategy 3: Lead Yourself to Change

11:53 Strategy 4: Create a Burnout Prevention Plan

12:14 Short-Term and Long-Term Actions

14:44 Leadership Insights and Closing Thoughts

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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 – Connect your goal to what really matters
 • Evaluate – Break goals down into weekly, trackable steps
 • Accountability – Share goals with someone who will challenge and support you
 • Reflect & Adjust – Review regularly and adapt to stay on track

Whether you’re a leader driving change, a professional aiming for growth, or a team looking for alignment, this framework will help you set goals that actually work—and stick.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 • Why vague goals and lack of structure sabotage progress
 • How to align your goals with your personal values and team mission
 • The exact questions to ask when creating new goals
 • How to build habits and systems that make change sustainable

00:00 Introduction to Effective Goal Setting
01:00 Why Most Goals Fail
02:31 The CLEAR Framework: Clarity
04:26 Linking Goals to Purpose
06:22 Evaluating and Breaking Down Goals
08:33 Accountability in Goal Setting
09:56 Reflecting and Adjusting Goals
12:25 Building Habits to Support Goals
14:12 Recap and Final Thoughts

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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 either avoid these moments or mishandle them.

You’ll learn how to recognize when a conversation turns crucial, how to prepare with the right mindset, how to lead with emotional intelligence during the conversation, and how to ensure real follow-through after it’s over.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
 • What defines a crucial conversation (and how to spot one)
 • Why mindset and self-awareness are the foundation for success
 • How to create psychological safety and shared meaning
 • The power of follow-through: Who will do what, by when?
 • Key leadership strategies to build trust, reduce conflict, and lead change

Whether you’re dealing with a tough team dynamic, giving feedback, or addressing high-stakes performance issues, these tools will help you lead with clarity and confidence.

00:00 Introduction to Crucial Conversations
00:34 Defining Crucial Conversations
02:06 Preparing for a Crucial Conversation
06:40 During the Crucial Conversation
11:06 After the Crucial Conversation
12:52 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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