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  • 560: The Father's Heart Part 3: Be Fruitful and Multiply | Demetrius Archontakis

    560: The Father's Heart Part 3: Be Fruitful and Multiply | Demetrius Archontakis
    2026/10/06
    What does it look like to be fruitful and multiply from a Kingdom perspective? In Part 3 of The Father's Heart series, Nicole Jansen welcomes back Demetrius Archontakis to explore how our beliefs, daily decisions, and relationship with God shape the fruit of our lives. Together, they discuss the far-reaching consequences of seemingly small choices, the importance of breaking destructive generational patterns, and why lasting transformation begins in the heart rather than through behavior modification. Demetri shares why understanding the sufficiency of Christ is central to experiencing genuine change. Rather than striving to earn righteousness or allowing shame to define us, we are invited to receive the gift of sonship and live from the finished work of Christ. Nicole also shares how embracing the Sabbath transformed her own approach to work, productivity, and rest—and why God's design is not for us to strive endlessly before finally allowing ourselves to rest. The conversation turns to finances and stewardship, challenging us to consider whether money is serving us as a tool or beginning to master our decisions. The issue isn't having money; it's where we place our trust and what ultimately directs our lives. Being fruitful and multiplying is about more than personal success. It's about living from our identity in Christ, responding to what God invites us into, and cultivating a legacy that bears fruit for generations to come. What We Discuss in This Episode The meaning of being fruitful and multiplying: Living from our identity in Christ and allowing that identity to shape the fruit of our lives.The power of small decisions: How choices that seem insignificant today can produce consequences—and blessings—that unfold over time.Breaking generational patterns: Recognizing destructive cycles and choosing a different path for ourselves and future generations.Grace and the sufficiency of Christ: Why transformation comes from receiving what Christ has accomplished rather than striving to earn righteousness.Heart transformation over behavior modification: How a change in what we believe about God and ourselves leads to a change in behavior.The Sabbath and a life of rest: Why rest is part of God's design and how we can learn to live and work from a place of rest rather than constant striving. Understanding our identity as sons and daughters of God: Moving beyond a performance-based mindset to embrace the gift of sonship through Christ.Sharing faith without forcing belief: Why we must allow people to encounter truth personally while trusting the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.Money, trust, and stewardship: Understanding why the love of money - not money itself – Is the issue, and learning to steward what God has entrusted to us.The Father's heart toward us: What the parable of the prodigal son reveals about the Father's love and our identity, even when our own perspective has changed.Living with purpose and obedience: Asking God, "What are You inviting me into today?" and being willing to respond, whether through action or quiet communion with Him.Creating a lasting legacy: How our identity shapes our beliefs, our beliefs influence our behavior, and our behavior determines the fruit we produce. Episode Highlights 00:00 — Who Is the Master: You or Your Money? 01:38 — Be Fruitful and Multiply: The Power of Generational Blessing 04:51 — Small Decisions That Shape Our Future 06:52 — Breaking the Cycle of Sin, Shame, and Condemnation 07:57 — Why Transformation Begins With Christ, Not Self-Effort 10:02 — Grace, Humility, and Receiving What We Cannot Earn 11:00 — The Sabbath Is for You: Learning to Live From Rest 14:13 — Living in the Sabbath: Rest as a Way of Life 16:54 — Sonship Through Christ, Not Performance 18:50 — Why We Cannot Earn Our Way Into Righteousness 20:24 — Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life 22:06 — Planting Seeds Without Forcing Belief 23:00 — Money Is a Tool: The Difference Between Wealth and Trust 25:20 — The Prodigal Son and the Father's Unchanging Love 26:03 — How Sin Changes the Way We See God 28:18 — The People Who Plant Seeds in Our Lives 30:46 — Asking God, "What Are You Inviting Me Into Today?" 31:16 — Stewarding What God Has Entrusted to Us 32:37 — Money as a Servant, Not a Master 34:00 — Identity Determines Beliefs, Behavior, and Results Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/spirituality/560-the-fathers-heart-part-3-be-fruitful-and-multiply-demetrius-archontakis/ 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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    35 分
  • 559: The Father's Heart Part 2: Living From Victory | Demetrius Archontakis

    559: The Father's Heart Part 2: Living From Victory | Demetrius Archontakis
    2026/09/16
    What if the Kingdom of God isn't just somewhere we're going - but a reality we're invited to live in right now? In this powerful continuation of Nicole's conversation with Demetrius Archontakis, they go deeper into what it means to follow Jesus - not simply as someone who has been "saved," but as a disciple who is learning to live from the victory Christ has already given us. Demetri challenges the common mindset of waiting for heaven while simply trying to survive life on earth. Instead, he invites us to recognize that salvation is the beginning, not the end. The Kingdom of God is something we can experience today as we walk with Jesus, grow in our identity, bear His fruit, and bring His presence into every area of our lives. The conversation explores the transforming power of grace, the connection between what we believe and how we behave, and the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him. They also discuss spiritual maturity, the role of the Body of Christ, why no single church has the complete picture, and how our private lives ultimately shape our public witness. Perhaps most importantly, Demetri shares why private victories must come before public victories. When our identity and confidence are rooted in Christ rather than our own performance, we can stop striving toward victory and begin living from it. This episode is an invitation to move beyond simply believing in Jesus - to walk with Him, know Him, and allow His life to transform the way we live, lead, and influence the world around us. What We Discuss in This Episode What it means to live in the Kingdom of God now Why salvation is a beginning - not the end - of our journey with Christ Moving from knowing about Jesus to actually knowing and experiencing Him Understanding grace as more than a "get out of jail free" card How our identity in Christ shapes our behavior Why spiritual maturity requires more than simply attending church The importance of the whole body of Christ and the different roles churches and believers play Why the Church should not try to become homogeneous, but unified around Christ How our private lives ultimately affect our public witness The difference between public victories and private victories Living from righteousness rather than constantly trying to prove ourselves How cultural beliefs and practices can influence our faith Why biblical principles remain relevant even when culture and technology change What it means to be free in Christ - even when our external circumstances haven't changed Episode Highlights 00:00 — The Kingdom of God Is Here and Now 02:16 — Salvation Is a Beginning, Not the End 07:08 — Your Identity Shapes Your Behavior 09:32 — Seeing the Father Through the Lens of Jesus 16:49 — Walking With Jesus Every Day 21:33 — Every Part of the Body of Christ Has a Purpose 23:54 — Why the Church Needs Spiritual Maturity 26:11 — The Danger of Imbalance in the Church 33:18 — Christ Above Culture 38:09 — Christ at the Center, Not Theological Arguments 43:02 — The Power of Private Victories 45:27 — Living From Victory, Not Toward Victory 49:56 — True Freedom Is Found in Christ Memorable Quotes "Your life starts when you meet Him." "The full picture of Christ is experienced throughout the body of Christ." "We need to start having private victories so that we can have more public victories." "It's not yours that you should boast. It's His." "You can be a slave on someone's ship, be in a dungeon like Paul was, or be under house arrest and still be free." Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/spirituality/559-the-fathers-heart-part-2-living-from-victory-demetrius-archontakis Part 1: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/spirituality/558-the-fathers-heart-part-1-simply-jesus-with-demetrius-archontakis 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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    52 分
  • 558: The Father's Heart Part 1: Simply Jesus | Demetrius Archontakis

    558: The Father's Heart Part 1: Simply Jesus | Demetrius Archontakis
    2026/09/01

    What if Jesus is more than you think He is?

    In Part 1 of The Father's Heart series with Demetrius Archontakis, we explore what it really means to follow Jesus - and what changes when we move beyond religious titles, accomplishments, and simply having knowledge about Him to truly understanding who He is, what He represents, and what He has done for us.

    Demetri shares why he believes modern Christianity has lost something essential: discipleship. We explore the difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Him personally, why our past does not have to define our identity, and what it means to live from the freedom Christ has already given us.

    Whether you're a business owner, leader, parent, pastor, or simply someone seeking to follow Jesus more fully, this conversation challenges us to look beyond what we think we know and ask a deeper question: Who is Jesus - and what does it really mean to follow Him?

    What We Discuss

    • Why Jesus (not our titles, accomplishments, or gifting) is our true qualification
    • The difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him personally
    • What it means to make Jesus the center of our identity
    • Why discipleship is not just for pastors or people working in ministry
    • How our everyday lives become our sphere of influence and discipleship
    • What Jesus meant when He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
    • Understanding Jesus not as someone who shows us the way, but who is the Way
    • Why our past does not have to define who we are
    • What it means to live from the freedom Christ has already given us
    • How the renewal of our minds helps us walk in that freedom
    • The difference between finding Christ and finding His life
    • Why transformation begins in the heart
    • What Jesus teaches us about selflessness, surrender, and dying to self
    • Jesus as the ultimate model of leadership - never hurried, never striving, always about His Father's business
    • What we can learn from those throughout history who valued following Christ above comfort or even life itself
    • Understanding Chronos and Kairos moments and why we can't remain stuck in yesterday
    • Why salvation isn't the end of the journey, but an invitation into a new way of living

    Episode Highlights

    00:00 — Introduction
    02:25 — Ministry Beyond the Church Walls
    04:24 — What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple Maker?
    06:46 — Your Accomplishments Don't Define You
    09:11 — Identity Begins with Christ
    11:37 — What Does It Mean to Be "In Christ"?
    13:52 — Breaking Free from the Identity of Your Past
    16:04 — Who Is Jesus? The Way, the Truth & the Life
    18:09 — Knowing Christ vs. Living His Life
    20:38 — Transformation Begins in the Heart
    22:59 — Jesus: The Ultimate Model of Leadership
    24:50 — What Are We Willing to Give Up to Follow Jesus?
    26:51 — What It Means to Die to Self
    29:15 — Chronos, Kairos & Moving Forward
    31:41 — Salvation Is the Beginning, Not the Destination

    Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/spirituality/558-the-fathers-heart-part-1-simply-jesus-with-demetrius-archontakis

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

    557: Every Student is an Entrepreneur: Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers with Jeff Meade
    2026/08/11

    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/

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

    556: The Hidden Trust Tax: Why Great Organizations Break as They Scale with Debbie Simmons
    2026/07/28
    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 growthThe hidden signs that trust is breaking down inside your organizationWhy leaders unknowingly become the bottleneck as organizations scaleThe three pillars of the Architecture of Trust frameworkHow leadership alignment creates organizational momentumWhy decision clarity eliminates confusion and costly reworkThe importance of execution reliability for sustainable growthUnderstanding the "hidden trust tax" that's draining your organizationHow to create a "trust dividend" that accelerates growth and impactWhy most organizations have a structure problem—not a people problemHow awareness becomes the first step toward transformationLessons from building a multimillion-dollar nonprofitDebbie's personal story of loss, adoption, and discovering purpose through painWhy asking "Why?" often keeps leaders stuck - and a better question to ask insteadApplying 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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    42 分
  • 555: Rebuild Stronger: Turning Disaster into Trust, Unity, and Hope with Deke Copenhaver

    555: Rebuild Stronger: Turning Disaster into Trust, Unity, and Hope with Deke Copenhaver
    2026/07/07

    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/

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

    554: Super Multipliers: How To Multiply Great Leaders Four Generations Deep with Mac Lake
    2026/06/23
    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 peopleThe hidden mindsets that prevent leaders from developing othersWhy most organizations rely on the ineffective "wait and hope" leadership strategyThe difference between leadership training and leadership transformationWhy mindset must change before skill set can changeHow limiting beliefs hold emerging leaders back from reaching their potentialWhat it means to "mine for the gold" in peopleHow great leaders identify and cultivate strengths in othersLessons from Jesus' model of leadership development and multiplicationWhy leadership multiplication is more powerful than leadership additionHow to develop leaders who can develop other leadersWhy leadership development requires intentionality more than timePractical ways to develop leaders during everyday work activitiesHow modeling, practice, and debriefing accelerate leadership growthWhy failure is one of the greatest tools for leadership developmentThe 4T Framework: Think, Try, Talk, and TrainHow leaders can continue growing by building on their strengthsThe importance of creating a replicable leadership development processWhat it means to build leadership four generations deepHow 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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    45 分
  • 553: Do More, More Naturally: How to Increase Productivity with Less Stress and Greater Freedom | Amy Bruske

    553: Do More, More Naturally: How to Increase Productivity with Less Stress and Greater Freedom | Amy Bruske
    2026/06/02

    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/

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    38 分