Leading with Authenticity Through Change | Hayley Huls

How can you lead with clarity when you don’t have all the answers? In this episode of Faith Driven Leadership, Jonathan Hankin sits down with Hayley Huls to discuss her journey from an entry-level position to managing a team. Hayley shares how mentorship, a culture of professional development, and her faith shaped her growth as a leader. Their conversation explores the tension between pursuing excellence and avoiding pride, remaining spiritually grounded under pressure, and guiding a team through organizational change. Hayley also explains how leaders can communicate honestly without oversharing—and why authenticity may be one of the healthiest ways to lead. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why professional growth cannot be forced • How faith transforms our understanding of work and success • Practical ways to remain spiritually healthy under stress • How to communicate clearly during uncertainty and change • The difference between honesty and complete transparency • How to make decisions when no answer is completely clear • Why authentic leadership begins with embracing how God has gifted you Hayley’s final reminder is simple: If God has called you into leadership, ask Him to show you, day by day and moment by moment, how to honor Him through it. What leadership lesson stood out to you? Share it in the comments. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, and share it with another leader who would benefit from the conversation. ▶️ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:41 Hayley’s Leadership Journey 01:37 Mentorship and Growth Culture 04:01 Motivation to Develop 07:18 Faith and Work Disconnect 10:15 Excellence vs. Pride 12:50 Spiritual Health Under Stress 14:59 Leading Through Change 21:00 Communication as a Leader 22:41 Leadership Communication Gaps 22:52 Transparency Without Oversharing 26:37 Setting Sharing Boundaries 27:25 Daily Habits That Ground 28:28 Questions for Self-Reflection 29:50 Decisions Without Clear Answers 32:08 Growing in Authentic Leadership 34:08 Adapting to Constant Change 36:28 Advice for Emerging Leaders 39:11 Rapid-Fire Favorites 41:51 Final Takeaway and Sendoff Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin Sign up for our monthly leadership newsletter: https://faithdrivenleadership.kit.com/d90f2561ea Schedule a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/faithdrivenleadership Follow me here: Website: www.faithdrivenleadership.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin