How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

Kenny Lange
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Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange. This podcast is your go-to resource for insights from top leaders across various industries. Each episode delves into the minds of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and thought leaders to uncover strategies for personal and professional growth. Key Topics Covered: - Emotional goals and effective leadership - Coaching and employee retention - Innovation and AI in business - Escaping hustle culture - Building strong organizational values - Adaptability in nonprofit leadership - The intersection of personal growth and spirituality Join us every Wednesday to transform your leadership approach and unlock your potential. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website at kennylange.com for more resources and updates.

  1. How Aaron Glaeske Thinks About Fundraising Strategy for Greater Donor Impact

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    How Aaron Glaeske Thinks About Fundraising Strategy for Greater Donor Impact

    Most nonprofits rely on events to raise money—but what if that’s not the most effective strategy? In this episode, Aaron Glaeske shares a powerful shift in thinking: moving from event-based fundraising to program-driven impact. Drawing from his experience leading an education foundation, he explains how connecting dollars to real outcomes changes how donors engage and give. If you're a leader trying to grow support, stand out in a crowded nonprofit space, or communicate value more clearly, this conversation will challenge and sharpen your approach. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Aaron Glaeske Resources Website — https://visdfoundation.org Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingStrategy #Leadership

    49 min
  2. How Ryan Hogan Thinks About Product Market Fit for Scalable Growth

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    How Ryan Hogan Thinks About Product Market Fit for Scalable Growth

    What does it really take to find product-market fit—and keep it as your business grows? In this conversation, Ryan Hogan shares lessons from scaling companies, evolving business models, and learning to listen to the market without losing direction. He breaks down why services must be productized to scale, how AI is creating both opportunity and distraction, and why critical thinking is becoming one of the most valuable leadership skills today. If you're building, leading, or trying to grow something meaningful, this episode will challenge how you think about strategy, execution, and what actually drives results. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Ryan Hogan Resources Website — https://talentharbor.com/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/ YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtRyIgFE14smkGlCVtwnhbw Confessions of an EOS Implementer — https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/confessions-of-an-implementer/id1740510216 Confessions of a Vistage Chair — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-vistage-chair/id1872757018 Books Mentioned Competing Against Luck — Clayton Christensen Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #ProductMarketFit #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

    55 min
  3. How Les McKeown Thinks About Scaling, Predictable Success, and High-Performance Teams

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    How Les McKeown Thinks About Scaling, Predictable Success, and High-Performance Teams

    Les McKeown, Founder and CEO of Predictable Success, joins Kenny Lange to reveal the hidden patterns behind organizational growth. Drawing from his experience launching over 40 companies and advising global organizations, Les shares actionable insights on achieving sustainable success and leading teams through every stage of growth. Whether you’re a business leader, nonprofit executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you navigate change, build high-performing teams, and keep your organization on the growth track. Tune in for a candid, human conversation that will challenge and inspire your leadership journey. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Les McKeown Resources Website: https://PredictableSuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3970027 Podcast: https://PredictableSuccess.com/podcast Books Mentioned Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization On the Growth Track – and Keeping It There - https://amzn.to/44sUtJV The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success - https://amzn.to/3TEUbt8 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & intro 01:15 - Meet Les McKeown 03:10 - The Predictable Success framework 06:25 - Recognizing growth patterns 09:40 - Lessons from launching 40+ companies 12:55 - Building high-performing teams 16:20 - Navigating organizational change 19:35 - Common leadership pitfalls 22:50 - Nonprofit vs. business growth 26:05 - The Synergist mindset 29:30 - Advice for aspiring leaders 32:45 - Books and resources 35:00 - Final thoughts & takeaways 36:30 - Where to connect with Les 38:00 - Closing remarks #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

    49 min
  4. [Leadership Rewind] How Scott Ritzheimer Thinks About Key Leadership Styles for Successful Nonprofits

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    [Leadership Rewind] How Scott Ritzheimer Thinks About Key Leadership Styles for Successful Nonprofits

    On today's episode of "How Leaders Think", host Kenny Lange is joined by Scott Ritzheimer, CEO of Scale Architects, for a deep dive into optimizing leadership styles in nonprofit organizations. They discuss common challenges nonprofits face, such as chronic underfunding and the need to break out of early struggling phases. Scott emphasizes the importance of utilizing the unique strengths of visionaries, operators, processors, and synergists. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or a for-profit, this episode offers essential insights on structuring your team for maximum impact and sustainability. Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh * Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts * Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Scot Ritzheimer Resources: Website: https://www.scalearchitects.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Scale_Architects The Synergist by Les Mckeown: https://amzn.to/4dthAXi #NonprofitSuccess #TeamSynergy #VisionaryLeaders #OperationalExcellence

    45 min
  5. How Jen Fry Thinks About Conflict for Stronger Trust

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    How Jen Fry Thinks About Conflict for Stronger Trust

    Conflict isn’t just blowups—it’s the quiet moments where people stop speaking up, innovation stalls, and trust erodes. In this episode, Kenny Lange sits down with Dr. Jen Fry to unpack how leaders can turn conflict into a leadership advantage by building cultures of clarity, accountability, and repair. They talk sunk cost fallacy, moving fast without fear, and why mistakes can become the strongest trust-building moments. You’ll leave with a practical “baby step” you can take in the next 24 hours to see how your team experiences you. Listen on Other PlatformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Jen Fry ResourcesWebsite: https://jenfrytalks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenfry13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfrytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenfrytalks Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jenfrytalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenfrytalks Book page: https://jenfrytalks.com/book/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-with-fry/id1790278475 Books MentionedI Said No: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a JerkLeveling Up (Ryan Leak) Chapters00:00 - Sunk cost fallacy intro 00:30 - Welcome & Jen Fry bio 02:45 - Why conflict hurts companies 04:00 - The “small, insidious” breakdowns 05:45 - When talent threatens comfort 07:20 - Leaders over-identify with “the way” 11:10 - Pivoting fast in tech 13:20 - Andy Stanley: date the model 15:10 - Sports: speed, scouting, adjustment 18:10 - Clean breaks vs “dragging debt” 21:30 - Spend money to make money 22:10 - The mistake spectrum (0–10) 24:10 - 5,000 texts: accountability test 25:10 - Rupture & repair builds trust 29:10 - “Go toward the smoke” 33:00 - 24-hour step: ask your assistant 35:00 - “What’s it like to be me?” 39:10 - Where to find Jen + wrap Hashtags#HowLeadersThink #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #ConflictResolution

    42 min
  6. How Kim Bohr Thinks About Leader Blind Spots for Preventing Trust Erosion

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    How Kim Bohr Thinks About Leader Blind Spots for Preventing Trust Erosion

    Trust isn’t “soft”—it’s measurable, and it directly impacts revenue, reputation, and retention. In this episode, Kenny Lange sits down with Kim Bohr, President & COO at SparkEffect, to unpack why well-intended leaders unintentionally erode trust through small daily actions. Kim explains SparkEffect Trust Elasticity™, how psychological safety strengthens teams during disruption, and why alignment between words and actions matters more than most leaders realize. You’ll walk away with practical steps—including the 5 Cs of Trust—to build trust resilience in the next season of change. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Kim Bohr Resources Website: https://sparkeffect.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbohr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkeffect_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555355996682 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sparkeffect-us Podcast: https://couragetoadvancepodcast.podbean.com/ Episode landing page (goes live near publish date): https://sparkeffect.com/hlt Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #TrustInLeadership #PsychologicalSafety

    41 min
  7. How Sharon Spano Thinks About AI That Enhances You Instead of Replacing You

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    How Sharon Spano Thinks About AI That Enhances You Instead of Replacing You

    What does it take to pivot when things are going well—but the world (and your work) is changing fast? In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange talks with Dr. Sharon Spano, founder of Spano & Company, about strategic planning that actually gets implemented, leading through uncertainty, and building the ability to adapt without drifting. They unpack why long-range planning still matters, how leaders can cut through the noise, and what accountability looks like when execution is the real challenge. Sharon also shares how she’s used AI as a thought partner to gain clarity and make better decisions without outsourcing her discernment. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Sharon Spano Resources Website: https://sharonspano.com Podcast Appearances: https://sharonspano.com/podcast-appearances/ Books Mentioned The Pursuit of Time and Money (Dr. Sharon Spano): https://amzn.to/4tQXYnT Chapters 00:00 - Cold open: AI as thought partner 00:55 - Welcome & Sharon Spano intro 01:30 - What’s on Sharon’s mind now 01:40 - Rebranding and pivoting a podcast 02:45 - When to pivot even if it’s working 03:10 - Big pivots: travel, market shifts, COVID 04:25 - Strategic planning changed after COVID 05:35 - Planning horizons: 3 years vs 10 years 08:10 - Vision, values, and getting to metrics 09:10 - Why most strategic plans fail 10:35 - Busy work vs real impact 12:20 - Too many meetings: redesigning cadence 13:05 - Accountability that drives execution 16:25 - Using AI for analysis and clarity 18:20 - Sharon’s new podcast and calling 21:05 - A first step to handle change better 44:25 - Where to find Sharon & closing Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicPlanning #ChangeManagement

    47 min
  8. [Leadership Rewind] How Julie K. Rhodes Thinks About Rest for Sustainable Success

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    [Leadership Rewind] How Julie K. Rhodes Thinks About Rest for Sustainable Success

    Are you a high achiever drifting toward burnout? In this Looking Back episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange and Julie K. Rhodes explore how Sabbath, humility, and God’s unconditional love create sustainable leadership. If you’re driven, responsible, and carrying significant pressure, this conversation may completely change how you think about success. Chronic Grace: Prayers, Saints, and Thorns That Stay by Julie K. Rhodes https://amzn.to/4azudiK Julie shares how grief and chronic illness reshaped her definition of achievement—and why overachievers often drift into exhaustion when identity is tied to outcomes. This episode is about becoming the right person, not just getting the right results. Listen on Other Platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U= Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Julie K. Rhodes Resources Website: https://www.juliekrhodes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliekrhodes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-rhodes-ba4aab300/ Instagram: @juliekrhodes Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/juliekrhodes Other Resources Mentioned Chronic Grace: Prayers, Saints, and Thorns That Stay (Julie K. Rhodes): https://amzn.to/4azudiK Practicing the Way (John Mark Comer): https://amzn.to/4djmoOC So Much More Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EV8RsLUlSeyfZvONYoRFc Chapters 00:00 - Why this episode matters (Looking Back) 01:05 - A sacred pause after loss 04:02 - What “success” really looks like 06:52 - Legacy vs metrics and milestones 10:45 - The hidden motive behind striving 12:49 - Why high achievers burn out 14:29 - Unconditional love as a practice 20:42 - Finding a spiritual rhythm that fits 22:36 - Anxiety, control, and humility 27:35 - Pressure, responsibility, and payroll reality 30:40 - Trusting providence when plans shift 34:12 - Sabbath: a hard break from striving 37:13 - The drift back to performance 42:24 - The “next 24 hours” reset step 44:30 - Build a sustainable pattern #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #Burnout #Sabbath #ChristianLeadership

    50 min
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Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange. This podcast is your go-to resource for insights from top leaders across various industries. Each episode delves into the minds of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and thought leaders to uncover strategies for personal and professional growth. Key Topics Covered: - Emotional goals and effective leadership - Coaching and employee retention - Innovation and AI in business - Escaping hustle culture - Building strong organizational values - Adaptability in nonprofit leadership - The intersection of personal growth and spirituality Join us every Wednesday to transform your leadership approach and unlock your potential. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Visit our website at kennylange.com for more resources and updates.

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  • Création
    Kenny Lange
  • Années d’activité
    2018 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    143
  • Classification
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  • Copyright
    © Kenny Lange
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