12. How to Be Authentic in Leadership: Dr. Daniel Zinnel on Why Self-Exploration is Essential

From our days of singing and dancing as "Sandy and Danny" at Adventureland to his role as CEO of multiple companies, Dr. Daniel Zinnel joins me to reflect on his journey of self-discovery, and how embracing his true self has shaped his leadership style. From discussing the significance of personal values to the importance of introspection, Dr. Zinnel shares his experiences and insights on navigating challenges, understanding oneself, and inspiring others. Our conversation is filled with warmth, humor, and deep reflections on what it means to lead with authenticity and compassion. Open your heart with us in this inspiring discussion that encourages us all to be true to ourselves and find joy in our everyday lives.00:00 Introduction to Authentic Leadership01:22 Meet Dr. Daniel Zinnel02:58 Reminiscing on Farm Life and Adventureland05:04 Daniel's Health Journey09:59 Conservative Iowa and Adversity14:50 The Journey of Authenticity18:59 Leadership and Personal Growth24:44 Discovering Core Values25:49 The Power of Joy27:03 Imposter Syndrome and Personal Growth30:23 Redefining Leadership31:55 Grounding Practices34:36 Reflecting on Personal History37:49 Fun Rapid Fire Questions43:18 Key Takeaways and ConclusionConnect with Daniel:growthandjoy.com proteusinc.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielzinnel/More about our guest:Dr. Daniel Zinnel is a facilitator, speaker, and learner, with leadership values centered on authenticity, intentionality, humility, compassion, and joy. In 2020, he founded Growth and Joy, LLC to foster proactive, practical, and purposeful leaders. He has trained over 20,000 individuals on topics like leadership, power and privilege, LGBTQ inclusion, and personal branding. Dr. Zinnel has over 15 years of nonprofit administration and leadership including currently serving as the CEO of Proteus, Inc. and previously as the Executive Director of One Iowa. Formerly an adjunct faculty member at Des Moines University and Iowa Central Community College, Daniel developed One Iowa’s LGBTQ Leadership Institute and co-created the 4Equity Tool. Send me a text!Welcome to Star Potential — where we explore what it means to live your evolution in real time.If something in this episode stirred you, I created a free quiz to help you understand where you are in your personal Soul Shift.✨ Take the “Are You In a Soul Shift?” quiz here: juliejohughes.com/quiz You’ll receive your unique result and a reflection to support your next step.Connect:instagram.com/thejuliejoJoin our Facebook community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/starpotentialgalaxy