Episode # 29 - Become a Transformational Leader with Nick Jankel
Episode description
Do you have what it takes to be a transformational leader? Well, first we need to unpack this idea and define what it means to be a transformational leader, and I have just the right guest in mind for that.
Nick Jankel is our guest today on A Life and a Living Podcast. He is the founder of Switch On Now, an educational service that supports individuals to transform their biggest problems in life, love, and leadership with their unique courses and programs underpinned by neuroscience-based and heart-led methodology. Nick calls himself a “Transformation Geek” but has also been called a “Transformation Guru.” He is also a motivational speaker and successful published author with his most recent book being Now Lead the Change which outlines transformational leadership.
Our conversation today is fascinating and you can expect to learn what it means to be a transformational leader. What are the characteristics of a transformational leader and how can you embrace them? Because right now, it isn’t just a nice thought - it's essential.
What We Talked About in This Episode:
- Nick’s Journey That Led Him to Being a Thought Leader
- What It Means to be a Transformation “Geek”
- Rapid Change, Adaptation, and Uncertainty
- How You Can Show Up Differently to Support Growth
- Academic Leadership Versus Management
- The Two Types of Innovation in Business
- Now Lead the Change as Nick’s Framework
- Adapting Business Models While Staying Safe
- Transformational Leadership During the Covid-19 Pandemic
- The Importance of Reflection
- The Characteristics of a True Transformational Leader
- How to Avoid Getting Stuck Without Clarity
- Nick’s Book Recommendations and Daily Routines
About Our Guest:
Nick Jankel is the founder of Switch On Now, an educational service that supports individuals to transform their biggest problems in life, love, and leadership with their unique courses and programs underpinned by neuroscience-based and heart-led methodology. Nick calls himself a “Transformation Geek” but has also been called a “Transformation Guru.” He is also a motivational speaker and successful published author with his most recent book being Now Lead the Change which outlines transformational leadership.
To reach Nick, go to Switch On Now’s website: www.switchonnow.com
Connect with Nick Jankel:
- Switch On Now Website
- Switch On Now Keynotes
- Switch On Now on Facebook
- Nick Jankel on Twitter
- Nick Jankel on LinkedIn
- Now Lead the Change: Repurpose Your Career, Future-Proof Your Organization, and Regenerate Our Crisis-Hit World By Mastering Transformational Leadership by Nick Jankel
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