Leadership for a New Age: A Conversation with Author Nick Jankel

Published: April 26, 2021, 8:16 p.m.

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In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with entrepreneur and bestselling author Nick Jankel about the connection between leadership and science, the importance of compassion in capitalism, and solutions to the problems that plague business owners, executives, and everyday leaders alike.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Nick\\u2019s work on transformational leadership and regenerative innovation has been featured in popular publications such as United Kingdom\\u2019s The Times, BBC News, Psychologies Magazine, and Forbes. Nick has worked on strategic innovation projects for some of the world\\u2019s biggest companies, including Disney, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart. Today, Nick is the co-founder of SWITCH ON, a company that deploys embodied wisdom technologies, coaching kits, and other programs for organizations in need of transformational leadership.

Brian and Nick discuss:

  • Resiliency and how the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted many of the pre-existing inequities in our society\\xa0
  • The bizarre ways in which our minds function in high-stress environments
  • Why we must apply scientific and non-scientific thinking into our thought processes in order to become truly effective leaders
  • Science and morality: why you can\\u2019t derive \\u2018ought\\u2019 from \\u2018is\\u2019
  • The imbalance between capitalism and compassion\\xa0
  • How toxic emotions stifle growth and the importance of becoming \\u201cwhole\\u201d
  • His latest book \\u201cNow Lead the Change,\\u201d and invaluable advice for business owners, executives, and everyday leaders alike\\xa0
  • And other topics

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Nick Seneca Jankel started his first company at the age of 24 and grew it exponentially to be a world leader in breakthrough innovation. After a purpose awakening, he pivoted to embodied wisdom, transformation, and regenerative innovation. Today, Nick is co-founder of two enterprises: SWITCH ON, which deploys transformation and wisdom technologies, coaching kits & leadership programs, and FUTUREMAKERS, a consultancy that partners with organizations that want to become regenerative. Nick is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and a pioneer of leadership as it relates to personal and business development. To learn more about Nick Jankel and his work, visit his website at www.SwitchOnNow.com.

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