Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership

Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. That’s why transformational leadership is showing up as a critical differentiator—because people are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up for teams when uncertainty is the norm. In a world where burnout is rising and engagement is fragile, how leaders lead has never mattered more.

So what does it actually look like to lead change from the inside out—and how do leaders create impact that lasts beyond their presence?

That’s the focus of this episode of Waypoints Unlocked, hosted by Randall René, founder of Waypoint 33. Randall is joined by Brandee Brown, CEO and founder of Magnify Success, for an honest, wide-ranging discussion on transformational leadership, mentorship, and the human side of organizational change. Together, they explore how leading with authenticity, compassion, and courage can unlock potential in people and teams alike.

What you’ll learn…

• Why transformational leadership starts with self-awareness and the courage to be fully yourself, not just the title you hold.

• How trust, listening, and vulnerability create teams that perform even during disruption.

• The role mentorship—both traditional and reverse—plays in helping people grow, adapt, and lead into the future.

Brandee Brown is the founder and CEO of Magnify Success, bringing 30+ years of experience spanning leadership development, corporate strategy, and coaching for professionals navigating growth in complex organizations. She spent over two decades at Comcast, where she led cross-functional initiatives in construction, permitting and process improvement, including GIS-driven network planning work and tools that reduced permit cycle times. Today, she builds strategic partnerships and mentorship programs across industry groups like WICT and SCTE while serving in nonprofit leadership roles focused on innovation, education, and community impact.

Article written by MarketScale.