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Change Agent Leadership

Change Agent Leadership

Written by: Jonathan Hankin
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Welcome to Change Agent Leadership, the podcast designed to equip leaders with the tools, resources, and strategies to grow, drive meaningful change, and move their teams and organizations forward.


Hi, I’m Jonathan Hankin, a certified executive coach through the International Coaching Federation, with hundreds of hours of coaching and leadership experience. As a VP of Operations, I’m still in the trenches—leading, learning, and growing alongside you. This podcast is a space where we can navigate the challenges of leadership together and sharpen our skills as change agents.


What to Expect:

Practical Leadership Tools – Actionable insights and best practices for leading change effectively.

Coaching Tips & Free Resources – Assessments and tools to enhance your leadership and team dynamics.

Book Reviews – Summaries and takeaways from books that have shaped my leadership and coaching journey.

Conversations with Change Leaders – Engaging interviews with leaders who are making an impact.


As the name suggests, every great leader is a change agent. Change is inevitable—your choice is to lead it or manage it.


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📺 Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo8w84p3wprNuV2sXE7AOt6-uMsRRZrjw

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Episodes
  • The Power of (Re)Dreaming in Leadership: Recognizing and Overcoming Stagnation
    Jan 1 2026

    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 signs of stagnation, the importance of 're' dreaming for personal and organizational growth, and practical steps to implement this strategy. I encourage you to reflect on your current positions, recognize areas needing revitalization, and take proactive steps to enter a new era of leadership.

    ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d9vG4-dDyXM

    ▶️ Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to Change Agent Leadership

    00:50 Recognizing the Need to (Re) Dream

    02:16 Understanding the Bell Curve of Growth

    04:57 Signs of Maturity and Approaching Decline

    10:01 Practical Steps to (Re) Dream

    16:27 The Role of a Torch Bearer

    19:01 Weekly Challenge and Final Thoughts

    You’ll learn:

    • Why maturity isn’t the finish line—and what to do when momentum plateaus
    • How to spot the signs that you’re drifting instead of growing
    • How to apply the (re)Dream framework to your spiritual life, health, relationships, and leadership
    • Four practical questions to help you re-dream your next era

    Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin

    Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library

    Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic

    Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort

    Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription

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    Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact

    Follow me here:
    Website: www.jonathanhankin.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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    23 mins
  • Managers React, Leaders Respond—Here's the Difference
    Dec 3 2025

    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, developed, and empowered — this episode is for you.

    ▶️Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7M9RiSDHXRw

    ▶️ Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction: Manager vs. Leader

    01:59 Insight 1: Managers Follow, Leaders Lead

    04:27 Insight 2: Leading People, Not Just Tasks

    06:41 Insight 3: Continuous Improvement

    08:29 Insight 4: Leadership as a Creative Act

    10:07 Insight 5: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    15:05 Insight 6: Moving People Forward

    16:13 Insight 7: Taking Responsibility

    17:00 Insight 8: Leadership is a Choice

    18:06 Practical Shifts from Follower to Leader

    23:29 Conclusion and Call to Action


    Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin

    Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library

    Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic

    Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort

    Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription

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    Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact

    Follow me here:
    Website: www.jonathanhankin.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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    24 mins
  • Culture Matters: Interview with Jenni Catron
    Oct 29 2025

    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-phase framework—Assess, Define, Build, Equip, Commit—and shares actionable tools (Values Grid, Employee Journey Grid) to embed culture into daily rhythms.

    Whether you lead a nonprofit, church, or business, this conversation helps you clarify, reinforce, and sustain a healthy culture.

    Key Takeaways
    • You already have a culture—ask: Is it the one you want?
    • Early teams may “catch” culture by proximity, but growth requires intentional definition and design.
    • Leadership leakage is real: what leaders do shapes culture more than what they say.
    • Think patience and persistence, culture is a slow build that becomes momentum.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:49 Jenny's Journey to Leadership and Culture
    03:19 The Importance of Intentional Culture
    06:58 Assessing Your Current Culture
    15:05 Defining Your Values
    20:42 Building Culture Through Systems and Rhythms
    25:39 The Importance of Patience in Leadership
    26:39 Developing and Resourcing Your Team
    28:44 Equipping Leaders to Reinforce Culture
    32:12 Commitment to Culture Over the Long Haul
    37:07 Leadership Leakage: Unintentional Cultural Influences
    39:26 Starting Your Culture Transformation Journey
    42:44 Common Pitfalls in Changing Culture
    46:00 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Culture

    Jenni Catron — Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable. Visit culturemattersbook.com for free resources and tools.

    Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin

    Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library

    Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic

    Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort

    Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription

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    Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact

    Follow me here:
    Website: www.jonathanhankin.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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    49 mins
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