Leading with Impact: Jonathan Pride on Transformation & Empowerment
About the Episode
Jonathan Pride, VP of Field Operations at NPower, shares his journey from military service to corporate America and the nonprofit sector. He discusses leadership, personal growth, and NPower’s mission to create opportunities for veterans and underserved young adults in tech. Jonathan also explores the themes of transformation in his book, Caterpillars Don’t Fly, offering powerful insights on unlocking potential, making an impact, and leading with purpose.
Key Takeways
Purpose Over Position: Leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about empowering others and creating opportunities for growth.
The Mentality: Growing up in a large family taught Jonathan perseverance, adaptability, and the drive to keep pushing forward.
Small Acts, Big Impact: A simple moment—helping a young man tie a tie—became a reminder of how mentorship and encouragement can change lives.
Transformation is a Journey: Caterpillars Don’t Fly is a metaphor for unlocking potential, embracing change, and growing into your purpose.
Leading with Humanity: Leadership comes with emotional challenges, but maintaining integrity and a people-first mindset makes all the difference.
The Chessboard of Leadership: Like a queen in chess who creates more queens, strong leaders lift others up, ensuring the success of future generations.
