Leaders Of Transformation

The Leaders of Transformation is a podcast, a community, and a movement. Want to build a purpose-based business? Transform people's lives? Make a greater positive impact in the world? Every week our host Nicole Jansen interviews transformative business leaders and difference makers who are changing the world one conversation at a time. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of leadership, transformation, overcoming obstacles, and global impact. From transforming the way we do business and relate with others, to freeing women and children from human trafficking, and protecting our planet, these leaders of transformation will inspire and equip you to be the difference maker and world changer you are capable of being. Subscribe/follow us to hear all the latest episodes and get your weekly boost!

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  Episode #557

  557: Every Student is an Entrepreneur: Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers with Jeff Meade

  Aug 11, 202645 min

  What if every college graduate left campus with the mindset, confidence, and skills to solve complex problems and create opportunities wherever they go? In this episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Jeff Meade , Founding Director of Entrepreneurship at Paul Quinn College , where every student learns to think and act like an entrepreneur. Rather than preparing students for jobs that may not exist in a few years, Jeff and his team are equipping them to solve real-world problems, create value, embrace failure as part of the learning process, and confidently adapt to an ever-changing world. Together, they explore how entrepreneurial thinking transforms education, strengthens leadership, and prepares students to become innovators, intrapreneurs, business owners, and changemakers. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, parent, or leader, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what education—and leadership—can look like. What We Discuss Why every student - not just business majors - should learn entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship as a mindset rather than simply a career path Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet Teaching students to solve problems through building businesses The difference between owning a job and building a scalable business How venture-based learning develops confidence and resilience Why failure is an essential part of learning and innovation Creating businesses that strengthen communities, not just generate profits Reimagining higher education through entrepreneurship The leadership lessons behind building a transformative educational program Episode Highlights 00:00 - What if every student graduated as an entrepreneur? 02:45 - Why entrepreneurship belongs in every degree program 05:15 - Entrepreneurship is a mindset - not just a business 07:05 - Preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet 10:20 - Teaching students to solve meaningful problems 15:30 - Lifestyle businesses vs. scalable businesses 18:45 - Entrepreneurship teaches life skills, not just business skills 22:30 - A vision for colleges that become financially sustainable 26:45 - Venture-Based Learning: Why real stakes matter 30:15 - Helping students embrace failure and build confidence 34:15 - What earns funding - and an A - in Jeff's program 39:00 - The biggest leadership lesson in building the program Memorable Quotes "We want students to graduate thinking and acting like entrepreneurs." "Build a business that's more like an aspirin than a vitamin." "The future belongs to people who know how to solve problems." "Fail fast. Learn faster." Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/education/557-every-student-is-an-entrepreneur-building-the-next-generation-of-problem-solvers-with-jeff-meade/ Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media ▶ ︎ YOUTUBE ▶ ︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK ▶︎ LINKEDIN

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  Episode #556

  556: The Hidden Trust Tax: Why Great Organizations Break as They Scale with Debbie Simmons

  Jul 28, 202642 min

  Is your organization's biggest growth challenge really strategy - or is it a hidden trust problem that's quietly slowing everything down? As organizations grow, complexity increases. Decisions slow down, communication breaks down, and leaders often find themselves becoming the bottleneck without realizing why. In this episode, Nicole Jansen sits down with Debbie Simmons – community activist, business leader, wife, mother of nine adopted children, devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and author of The Architecture of Trust - to explore why trust isn't just a leadership value; it's the operating system that allows organizations to scale. Debbie introduces her Architecture of Trust Framework, revealing how leadership alignment, decision clarity, and execution reliability create organizations that thrive under pressure instead of breaking apart. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, personal tragedy, and deep faith, she shares practical strategies to eliminate the "hidden trust tax" that costs organizations time, energy, and impact. Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, team, or even a family, this conversation offers timeless principles for building stronger foundations that last. What We Discuss in This Episode Why trust - not strategy - is often the real limiting factor to organizational growth The hidden signs that trust is breaking down inside your organization Why leaders unknowingly become the bottleneck as organizations scale The three pillars of the Architecture of Trust framework How leadership alignment creates organizational momentum Why decision clarity eliminates confusion and costly rework The importance of execution reliability for sustainable growth Understanding the "hidden trust tax" that's draining your organization How to create a "trust dividend" that accelerates growth and impact Why most organizations have a structure problem—not a people problem How awareness becomes the first step toward transformation Lessons from building a multimillion-dollar nonprofit Debbie's personal story of loss, adoption, and discovering purpose through pain Why asking "Why?" often keeps leaders stuck - and a better question to ask instead Applying trust principles to leadership, business, family, and faith Highlights / YouTube Chapter Titles 00:00 – Why Leaders Get Stuck as Organizations Grow 02:30 – The First Signs of Broken Trust 09:58 – The Three Pillars of the Architecture of Trust 13:03 – People Problems or Structure Problems? 16:22 – Where Leaders Should Start Fixing Trust 20:14 – The Hidden Trust Tax Costing Your Organization 24:48 – Personal Tragedy That Changed Everything 29:15 – Stop Asking "Why?" Start Asking This Instead 32:39 – Applying the Architecture of Trust to Yourself 41:28 – Resources and Final Leadership Takeaways Memorable Quotes "What got you here may actually limit you from reaching your next level of success." "Most of the time it's not a people problem - it's a structure problem." "The hidden trust tax shows up in rework, delays, unnecessary meetings, and slow decisions." "When the pressure goes up, trust is revealed." "If you disappeared for 30 days, would your organization operate the same way?" Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/556-the-hidden-trust-tax-why-great-organizations-break-as-they-scale-with-debbie-simmons/ Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media ▶ ︎ YOUTUBE ▶ ︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK ▶︎ LINKEDIN

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  Episode #555

  555: Rebuild Stronger: Turning Disaster into Trust, Unity, and Hope with Deke Copenhaver

  Jul 7, 202648 min

  What separates communities that merely recover after disaster from those that come back stronger? In this episode of the Leaders of Transformation, Nicole Jansen welcomes back former Augusta mayor, leadership coach, and community builder Deke Copenhaver to discuss how communities can become stronger after disaster through trust-based leadership and servant-hearted collaboration. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Deke stepped into an unpaid leadership role to help launch the Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group. What began as a local disaster response has become a powerful model for rebuilding homes, restoring hope, and uniting people across generations, organizations, and lines of difference. Together, Nicole and Deke explore how trust, faith, collaboration, and a mindset of abundance can transform not only disaster recovery but the future of communities everywhere. If you're passionate about leadership, community impact, or creating lasting change, this conversation offers a practical blueprint for turning crisis into opportunity. What We Discuss in this Episode Why trust is the foundation of effective community leadership How servant leadership creates lasting transformation after disaster The story behind the Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group Lessons learned from rebuilding after Hurricane Helene How faith-based organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers are uniting around a common mission Why simple, trust-based systems often outperform bureaucracy Building a disaster recovery model that other communities can replicate The importance of developing leaders who care more about impact than recognition Why communities heal best from the grassroots up - not the top down The difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset How young people are finding purpose through serving others Why belonging creates stronger communities than simply fitting in Practical ways to build bridges across political, cultural, and generational divides How service restores hope for both those receiving help and those giving it What it takes to build resilient communities that emerge stronger after crisis Highlights 00:00 – Rebuilding More Than Homes After Disaster 03:00 – Hurricane Helene and the Birth of a Community Movement 07:00 – Why Trust Became Their Greatest Asset 11:00 – Bringing Faith, Business, and Nonprofits Together 16:00 – A Simpler Model for Disaster Recovery 20:00 – Reaching the Forgotten and Vulnerable 25:00 – Why Grassroots Leadership Outperforms Bureaucracy 30:00 – Building Communities on Trust Instead of Fear 35:00 – Raising the Next Generation of Servant Leaders 40:00 – The Power of an Abundance Mindset 45:00 – Creating Belonging Across Every Divide 49:00 – Healing Communities One Relationship at a Time 53:00 – A Blueprint Other Cities Can Follow 57:00 – Hope for the Future of Our Communities Episode Show Notes and Resources : https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/555-rebuild-stronger-turning-disaster-into-trust-unity-and-hope-with-deke-copenhaver/ Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ 📣 SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast 👇 CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media ▶ ︎ YOUTUBE ▶ ︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK ▶︎ LINKEDIN

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  Episode #554

  554: Super Multipliers: How To Multiply Great Leaders Four Generations Deep with Mac Lake

  Jun 23, 202645 min

  What if your greatest leadership achievement isn't what you accomplish yourself - but the leaders you develop who continue multiplying long after you're gone? In this episode of Leaders of Transformation, Nicole Jansen welcomes back leadership development expert and bestselling author Mac Lake to discuss his latest book, Super Multiplier . What does it take to build a leadership legacy that extends far beyond your own influence? Mac reveals how great leaders intentionally develop leaders who go on to develop other leaders – creating a multiplication effect that can impact organizations for generations. Drawing from decades of experience building leadership pipelines, Mac shares the mindset shifts and practical habits leaders need to intentionally develop others and create a culture of multiplication. Together, Nicole and Mac explore why most leadership development efforts fail, the hidden beliefs that prevent leaders from investing in others, and how to identify and unlock the potential already sitting within your organization. Whether you're leading a business, ministry, nonprofit, or team, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond leadership training and embrace leadership multiplication that lasts for generations. What We Discuss in this Episode Why leadership gaps are solved by developing people, not simply finding people The hidden mindsets that prevent leaders from developing others Why most organizations rely on the ineffective "wait and hope" leadership strategy The difference between leadership training and leadership transformation Why mindset must change before skill set can change How limiting beliefs hold emerging leaders back from reaching their potential What it means to "mine for the gold" in people How great leaders identify and cultivate strengths in others Lessons from Jesus' model of leadership development and multiplication Why leadership multiplication is more powerful than leadership addition How to develop leaders who can develop other leaders Why leadership development requires intentionality more than time Practical ways to develop leaders during everyday work activities How modeling, practice, and debriefing accelerate leadership growth Why failure is one of the greatest tools for leadership development The 4T Framework: Think, Try, Talk, and Train How leaders can continue growing by building on their strengths The importance of creating a replicable leadership development process What it means to build leadership four generations deep How to create a lasting leadership legacy within your organization Highlights 00:00 – Why Leadership Development Often Fails 02:30 – Leadership Gaps Aren't Solved by Finding People 06:00 – The Mindsets That Limit Leadership Multiplication 10:00 – Why Mindset Comes Before Skill Set 13:00 – The Problem with the "Wait and Hope" Strategy 16:00 – Leadership Training vs. Leadership Transformation 20:00 – Mining for the Gold in People 24:00 – What Jesus Teaches Us About Developing Leaders 29:00 – Why Leaders Think They Don't Have Time 33:00 – Everyday Opportunities to Develop Future Leaders 38:00 – Failure as Fertilizer for Growth 42:00 – The Power of Modeling and Debriefing 46:00 – How to Identify Your Next Growth Area 50:00 – The 4T Framework for Leadership Development 54:00 – How to Multiply Leaders Four Generations Deep 58:00 – Building a Leadership Legacy That Lasts Episode Show Notes and Links to Mac Lake's Books and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/super-multipliers-how-to-multiply-great-leaders-four-generations-deep-with-mac-lake/ Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ 📣 SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast 👇 CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media ▶ ︎ YOUTUBE ▶ ︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK ▶︎ LINKEDIN

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  Episode #553

  553: Do More, More Naturally: How to Increase Productivity with Less Stress and Greater Freedom | Amy Bruske

  Jun 2, 202638 min

  What if you're not burned out or unproductive—what if you're simply working against your natural instincts? In this episode of the Leaders of Transformation , Nicole Jansen sits down with Amy Bruske, President and Integrator of Kolbe Corp , to explore the powerful principles behind her new bestselling book, Do More, More Naturally , co-authored with David Kolbe. Amy explains why success isn't about forcing yourself to improve your weaknesses or manage your time more efficiently. Instead, it's about understanding how you're naturally wired to take action, solve problems, and make decisions. Together, Nicole and Amy discuss the often-overlooked conative part of the mind, the role of energy management, and how leaders can create thriving teams by leveraging natural strengths rather than fighting against them. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or high achiever feeling stretched thin, this conversation will help you discover how to work in alignment with your instincts and create sustainable success. What We Discuss in this Episode The three parts of the mind: cognitive, affective, and conative What the Kolbe Index measures and why it differs from personality assessments Why capability and desire aren't enough for sustainable performance How natural instincts influence decision-making, problem-solving, and execution The four Action Modes and how they show up in everyday work Why procrastination may be a clue - not a character flaw How to identify the tasks that energize you versus those that drain you The connection between burnout and working against your natural strengths Why time management is often less important than energy management How leaders can build stronger teams by understanding individual strengths The difference between hiring clones and creating complementary teams Why diverse thinking styles improve innovation, adaptability, and execution How to give people freedom while maintaining accountability for results Practical ways to create a more resilient, high-performing workforce Highlights and YouTube Chapter Titles 00:00 – What If You're Not Burned Out? 02:00 – Understanding the Conative Part of the Mind 05:00 – Why Natural Instincts Matter More Than You Think 08:00 – The Four Action Modes Explained 12:00 – The Hidden Reason Behind Procrastination 15:00 – Working in Your Zone of Strength 18:00 – The Kolbe Exercise That Reveals How People Take Action 22:00 – Building Teams Like a Chess Master, Not a Checkers Player 26:00 – Why Great Leaders Focus on Strengths, Not Weaknesses 29:00 – Hiring Complements Instead of Clones 32:00 – The Power of Diverse Thinking Styles 35:00 – Time Management vs. Energy Management 39:00 – Why Certain Tasks Drain You Faster Than Others 43:00 – Doing More by Working More Naturally 46:00 – Creating Sustainable Success and Freedom to Be Yourself Episode Show Notes and Links: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/553-do-more-more-naturally-with-amy-bruske/ Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________ 📣 SUBSCRIBE to the Leaders of Transformation Podcast 👇 CONNECT with Nicole Jansen on Social Media ▶ ︎ YOUTUBE ▶ ︎ INSTAGRAM ▶︎ FACEBOOK ▶︎ LINKEDIN

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