Leadership Is Changing

• 772: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Dr. Alex Vincent and Jake Stahl)

  Leadership Starts with Culture and Grows with Awareness.In this insightful mashup, Denis Gianoutsos features Dr. Alex Vincent and Jake Stahl: two experts reshaping how leaders understand culture, communication, and connection. From diagnosing the silent breakdowns in organizational culture to reimagining how leaders speak and onboard, this episode invites you to lead with sharper awareness and deeper intention.What happens when leaders take an honest look at their workplace? When psychological safety becomes more than a checkbox? When onboarding becomes a message and not just a process?You’ll walk away with real strategies for evolving culture, building trust, and creating an environment where people can thrive.Press play and reframe your view of what leadership can and should look like today.EP 548 - Dr. Alex Vincent: Culture, Psychological Security, and Leading the Real WorkWhy high performance doesn't always equal a healthy cultureHow to take a “cold, hard look” at your organization without excusesThe difference between psychological safety and psychological security (and why both matter)Why real cultural change starts with conversations, not just diagnosticsEP 552 - Jake Stahl: Break the Script, Build the TrustWhy “How are you?” is killing your connectionsWhat intentional communication sounds like in the real worldHow onboarding impacts retention and long-term performanceThe real role of a fractional Chief Learning Officer and why consistency matters more than charismaKey Quotes:“There could be parts of a culture that are really positive and then other parts of the culture that need to be worked on.” - Dr. Alex Vincent“Communication should be intentional, especially if you’re a leader speaking to other leaders.” - Jake Stahl“Leaders need to read the pillars.” - Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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• 771: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Dr. Maja Zelihic and Shari Foos)

  Leadership is presence, not performance.In this powerful mashup, Denis Gianoutsos features Dr. Maja Zelihic and Shari Foos: two leaders redefining what it means to lead with authenticity, empathy, and purpose. From academic leadership to emotional connection, they reveal how real impact begins when we show up as our whole selves.This episode is a call to every leader who’s ever felt the pressure to wear a mask. Let it go. The real work and the real connection start with showing up as you are.Tune in to hear what changes when leaders lead from humanity instead of hierarchy.EP 269 – Dr. Maja Zelihic: Leading with Perception, Purpose, and PresenceHow her journey from corporate training to interim dean shaped her leadership styleThe power of perception and why we experience the same moment differentlyThe truth about women in leadership and why mimicking masculine styles doesn’t workHer take on authentic leadership and building strength through empathyEP 272 – Shari Foos: Vulnerability, Connection, and the Power of Being RealWhy sharing our stories is the fastest way to human connectionRedefining networking as a soul-to-soul interaction, not a transactionHow masking ourselves at work diminishes creativity and belongingWhat it means to lead with your wounds, not despite themKey Quotes:“Be yourself, with all of your faults and all of your opportunities. Work on those opportunities, but don’t try to be someone else.” – Dr. Maja Zelihic“None of our accomplishments or gifts can compensate for the fact that we’ve all had to survive life.” – Shari Foos“Be you. Just be you.” – Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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• 770: What is a Key Characteristic of a Change Leader? - Ask Denis

  Change isn’t slowing down, and neither can you.In this special Ask Denis episode, Denis Gianoutsos answers a powerful listener question: What is the key characteristic of a change leader? His answer is clear: adaptability.Denis explores why adaptability, not charisma, not intelligence is the leadership superpower for thriving in uncertainty. He shares how real leaders pivot through disruption, reframe resistance into opportunity, and respond with presence when others panic.From a high-stakes client story to a breakdown of five traits that fuel adaptability, this episode equips you with practical strategies to stay grounded, responsive, and ready to lead real change.If you’re facing shifting markets, rising expectations, or just need to reset how you show up as a leader, this episode is a must-listen.Tune in now.The Core of Change LeadershipWhy is adaptability more important than intelligence or experienceThe difference between reactive and responsive leadersReal-world story of a leader who pivoted in crisis and came out stronger5 Traits of Highly Adaptable LeadersSelf-awareness: Choosing how to show upCuriosity: Asking the right questionsResilience: Bouncing back without getting stuckFlexible thinking: Letting go of ego and old ideasCourage: Moving forward despite fearHow to Build Adaptability in Yourself and Your TeamCreating space to think and anticipateEmbracing diverse perspectivesRunning scenarios to prepare for uncertaintyLeading with questions instead of answersReframing discomfort as growthKey Quotes“Adaptability is the bridge between chaos and clarity.” – Denis Gianoutsos“Your team doesn't need perfection. They need a leader with presence.” – Denis GianoutsosBook a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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• 769: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Emily Ransone and Natasha Miller)

  Real leadership begins with curiosity, the willingness to ask the right questions, and truly listening.In this special mashup, Denis Gianoutsos brings together two powerful voices: Emily Ransone, who shares how structure can create freedom for leaders, and Natasha Miller, who turned personal discipline and creative passion into entrepreneurial success.From exploring change to building systems that work, these conversations pull back the curtain on what it takes to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.Tune in to hear how these leaders are changing the way we lead and why it matters now more than ever.EP 243 – Emily Ransone: EOS, Empowerment, and GrowthWhat EOS is and how it helps leaders run better businessesWhy asking questions is more powerful than giving answersThe importance of listening and being fully presentHow her book helps leaders get unstuck and growLearning to lead by letting go of controlEP 270 – Natasha Miller: Music, Grit, and Leading Through ChangeLessons from leading a string quartetThe reality of pressure and loneliness in leadershipBuilding and rebuilding a business during tough timesStaying grounded through change and uncertaintyKey Quotes:"I’m not telling people what to do - that’s creating dependency. My job is to lessen that dependency and teach them to be Jedi Masters." - Emily Ransone"If you’re playing at a wedding, you have to have the feeling for when to stop a song. That’s leadership." - Natasha Miller"You can only script your life so much - the rest is about being in the flow." - Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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• 768: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Chris Rollins and Filipo Levi)

  True leadership is about growth, being real, and rising when it counts. In this 2025 mashup of Leadership is Changing, host Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Chris Rollins and Filipo Levi: two leaders who’ve led transformation, from military and sport to business and beyond.Chris shares how mindset defines leadership and how personal integrity drives performance. Filipo opens up about life after professional rugby and what it takes to reinvent yourself with purpose.Tune in for powerful lessons on mindset, transition, and leading with intention.EP 239 – Chris Rollins: Mindset, Authenticity, and PerformanceFormer U.S. Army M1 Tank Commander and corporate executiveCo-founder of Rollins Performance Group, focused on communication, sales, and leadership developmentCredits Good to Great as the mindset shift that truly launched his leadership journeyShares personal transformation, losing 70 pounds to realign with his values and performance goalsHighlights the importance of mindset as the “M” in his MAP to sustainable resultsEP 242 – Filipo Levi: Reinvention, Feedback, and LegacyFormer international rugby captain of Samoa and author of Tackle Your SuccessExplores the emotional and mental journey of retiring from elite sport in your 30s and starting overDescribes leadership as an action-driven process rooted in protection, humility, and serviceReveals his system for feedback and growth drawn from elite sports cultureHighlights the need for athletes, and all professionals, to mourn, then move on with purposeKey Quotes:"If the mindset is not right, you've lost before you've taken the first step of the journey." - Chris Rollins "You have to be vulnerable, but you have to lead at the same time." – Filipo Levi"Many leaders are not changing quick enough, which means they run the risk of becoming irrelevant and being left behind." - Denis GianoutsosThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: [email protected]: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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