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Mar 2021
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099: Philip Jenkins | How to Drive Trans...

Greg Rice
About this episode

Digital transformation is a buzzword that many people still don’t understand. Philip Jenkins breaks down this concept in understandable chunks then feeds us with valuable tips to become a successful transformational leader. He will also discuss the importance of having both strategy and action. Strategy without action will lead to failure, so will action without Strategy. Philip then reveals the communication skill he wished he learned earlier. This skill is crucial, especially for aspiring transformational leaders. 

Let’s listen to Philip and drive transformational change! 

In this Episode:

[00:01 - 07:08] Opening Segment

  • FREE e-course on body language and micro-expressions!
  • Link below
  • Let’s get to know Philip Jenkins
  • His path to the tech space


[07:09 - 17:14] Digital Transformation 

  • People and technology are always connected 
  • Philip tells us why 
  • Philip breaks down the concept of digital transformation 
  • Not just customer experience 
  • How to keep employees engaged in their work 


[17:15 - 27:16] Transformational Leadership

  • Honesty is still the best policy
  • Philip explains
  • Are you an aspiring transformational leader?
  • Listen to Philip’s advice 
  • How your client consumes information matters 


[27:17 - 38:37] Strategy and Action 

  • Relationships matter in transformational change
  • How to manage Expectations of your clients 
  • ...and your own expectations too
  • Strategy and action should go hand-in-hand
  • One is useless without the other


[38:38 - 46:10] Listening Is Everything 

  • The conversation that left you with the most impact
  • A conversation about maintaining a brand 
  • What communication skill would you have wanted to learn sooner?
  • Listening 
  • The best communicators you know
  • Ronald Reagan 


[46:11 - 49:04] Closing Segment

  • What’s next for Philip? 
  • Connect with Philip!
  • Links below 
  • Final words from me



Tweetable Quotes:

“Your brand is more important than anything.” - Philip Jenkins

“Strategy without action will result to Failure...Action without Strategy will result to failure.” - Philip Jenkins



Resources Mentioned: 

  • FREE e-course to master body language and micro-expressions to boost your EQ by 10% and sales by 20%. Check it out here



Email mrphilipajenkins@gmail.com to connect with Philip or follow him on LinkedIn.




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