Jim McKenzie: Leading Change, Casting Vision & Inspiring Hope

How do you lead people through change without losing them along the way? Jim McKenzie spent 24 years in education, including more than two decades in leadership, before stepping away from a job he loved without knowing exactly what would come next. Today, he serves schools and leaders as a consultant, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Jim joins Nathan to talk about leading people through significant change, why leaders must provide clarity as well as character, and how an imaginative vision can help people see possibilities beyond “the way we’ve always done it.” They also discuss Jim’s transition into meaningful work beyond one organization, applying the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality to education, the growing value of human connection, and his belief that one of leadership’s greatest responsibilities is to inspire hope. A conversation about change, clarity, purpose, connection—and creating a better vision of what could be. Topics include: • Leading organizational change • Why clarity matters as much as character • Creating an imaginative vision • Helping people navigate change • Knowing when to say no • Meaningful work and vocational purpose • Unreasonable Hospitality in education • Creating meaningful human connection • Why leaders need to inspire hope For more on Jim and his book, check out: http://www.jcmckenzie.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmckenziewrites/ One Generation to the Next: https://a.co/d/078fyOld Subscribe to Uncommon Impact for conversations about leadership, culture, purpose, resilience, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. About Nathan Whitaker Nathan Whitaker is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, former NFL executive, Super Bowl champion, leadership speaker, and executive coach. Learn more: https://www.nathanwhitaker.com Subscribe for new episodes of Uncommon Impact every Thursday. Uncommon Impact explores the people, experiences, and principles that shape extraordinary leaders and teams. More episodes of Uncommon Impact: https://nathanwhitaker.com/podcast/