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 Michael Neuendorff Thinks About Leading as a Coach for Organizational Growth

    14h ago

    How Michael Neuendorff Thinks About Leading as a Coach for Organizational Growth

    What does it take to move from being a high performer to becoming a leader who develops others? In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange sits down with Michael Neuendorff, President of Bay Area Executive Coach, to discuss why today's leaders must move beyond command-and-control leadership and embrace a coaching mindset. They explore leadership blind spots, the dangers of the advice trap, reverse mentoring, earning influence, and practical ways to build stronger teams. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or nonprofit executive looking to develop people more effectively, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership. 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/ Michael Neuendorff Resources Website: https://www.bayareaexecutivecoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelneuendorff/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bayareaexecutivecoach LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bay-area-executive-coach/?viewAsMember=true Books Mentioned The Coaching Habit — Michael Bungay Stanier The Advice Trap — Michael Bungay Stanier The Founder's Evolution — Scott Ritzheimer (upcoming) Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipSkills

    45 min
  2. How Jay Owen Thinks About AI for More Human Leadership

    Jun 3

    How Jay Owen Thinks About AI for More Human Leadership

    AI is changing the way leaders think, work, hire, create, and make decisions. In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange talks with Jay Owen, CEO and Founder of Business Builders, about why leaders cannot afford to ignore AI and how it can become a tool for creativity, productivity, and better stewardship. Jay shares how AI is already reshaping marketing agencies, workplace expectations, hiring conversations, ministry work, and strategic decision-making. He also explains why the future will not only be more automated, but also more dependent on real human community, accountability, and relationships. 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/ Jay Owen ResourcesAI with Jay: https://aiwithjay.com Jay Owen Live: https://jayowenlive.com Business Builders: https://businessbldrs.com Books MentionedBuilding a Business That Lasts by Jay Owen https://jayowenlive.com Hashtags#HowLeadersThink #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #BusinessLeadership

    38 min
  3. How Esther Stewart Thinks About Business Growth Beyond Cookie-Cutter Strategies

    May 27

    How Esther Stewart Thinks About Business Growth Beyond Cookie-Cutter Strategies

    In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange sits down with Esther Stewart, founder of CottnOwl Agency, to talk about the overwhelming noise in online marketing and why so many founders are burning out chasing the latest strategy. Esther shares her perspective on high-ticket client acquisition, simplifying offers, building authentic relationships, and how AI is reshaping marketing and sales. Together, they unpack why clarity, positioning, and real human connection matter more than ever in today’s business landscape. If you’re a founder, coach, consultant, or leader trying to grow your business without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will help you think differently about scaling, sales, and sustainable success. Listen to the full episode and learn how to simplify your business while creating deeper trust with the right clients. 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/ Esther Stewart Resources Website: https://cottnowlofficial.com LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/cottnowlofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottnowlofficial Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2teA8oeVPUUREUaJPWxRBO?si=MIH-uMv0TJ2aIIVaqMNoNA Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #HighTicketSales #Entrepreneurship #marketingstrategy

    45 min
  4. How Adam Steck Thinks About The Blueprint of Strong Cultures

    May 22

    How Adam Steck Thinks About The Blueprint of Strong Cultures

    In this episode of “How Leaders Think,” Kenny Lange sits down with Adam Steck, Chief Servant Officer of Southwest Steel Buildings, to talk about leadership development, lean culture, and building people instead of just building products. Adam shares how Toyota lean principles transformed the way his company empowers employees, develops leaders, and creates long-term culture. This conversation explores why great leadership starts with humility, why culture matters more than skillset, and how leaders can better serve their teams by getting out of the office and onto the “shop floor.” If you’re a business owner, team leader, or entrepreneur trying to build a healthier company culture, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and honest insights. 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/ Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss an episode! Resources: Adam Steck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsteck/ Website: https://www.southwest-metal.com/ #LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #LeanManagement #InnovativeLeaders #EmpowermentAtWork

    38 min
  5. How Art Serna Thinks About When God Unleashes The New Billionaire Class

    May 13

    How Art Serna Thinks About When God Unleashes The New Billionaire Class

    What if the pressure you’re facing is actually preparing you for your future calling? In this episode of “How Leaders Think,” Kenny Lange sits down with Art Serna to explore identity, purpose, leadership, and what it means to build something that outlives you. Art shares his journey through business leadership, faith, burnout, and rediscovering a deeper sense of calling beyond hustle culture and external success. This conversation is for leaders who feel the tension between achievement and purpose — and are ready to rethink how they lead, build, and serve. 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/ Art Serna ResourcesWebsite: https://unknownsrising.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utartserna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unknownsrising Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCuc7hddn/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@unknownsrising Book: https://a.co/d/0cA258Vx Books MentionedThe Unknowns Rising by Art Serna — https://a.co/d/0cA258VxThe Only Leaders Worth Following by Tim Spiker Hashtags#HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeDrivenLeadership

    47 min
  6. How Sally Mildren Thinks About Focused Messaging for More Impact

    May 6

    How Sally Mildren Thinks About Focused Messaging for More Impact

    In a world flooded with content, the leaders who win are the ones who communicate clearly. In this episode, Sally Mildren breaks down why simplicity isn’t dumbing things down—it’s respecting how people actually think. Drawing from neuroscience and real-world marketing strategy, she explains how leaders can cut through the noise, connect with the right audience, and build trust that lasts. If you’ve ever felt like your message isn’t landing, this conversation will challenge you to narrow your focus, simplify your communication, and lead with clarity. Sally Mildren ResourcesWebsite: commonwellmarketing.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonwellmarketing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonwellmarketing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwellMarketing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonwellMarketing Books MentionedLeading Real People — https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Sally-Mildren-ebook/dp/B0G3YDC76X 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/ #HowLeadersThink #MarketingStrategy #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

    40 min
  7. How Vance Cooper Thinks About Accountability for Achieving Your Goals

    Apr 29

    How Vance Cooper Thinks About Accountability for Achieving Your Goals

    What if the key to better leadership isn’t leading others—but leading yourself first? In this episode, Dr. Vance Cooper shares how self-assessment, discipline, and accountability unlock true leadership potential. From building a daily system that keeps you consistent to understanding your unique wiring, Vance challenges leaders to stop copying others and start discovering who they really are. If you want to grow as a leader without compromising your authenticity, this conversation will give you practical tools to take ownership, stay disciplined, and lead with clarity. 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/ Vance Cooper Resources Website: www.vancecooper.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rvcjr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v_accesspurpose Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #Discipline

    39 min
  8. How Maximos Lih Thinks About Agentic AI and Real-World Implementation

    Apr 22

    How Maximos Lih Thinks About Agentic AI and Real-World Implementation

    AI is changing the way we work—but most leaders are thinking about it the wrong way. In this episode, Maximos Lih breaks down why AI isn’t just a tool problem—it’s a systems problem. From agentic AI to decision mapping, he shares practical ways leaders can rethink workflows, avoid costly mistakes, and actually use AI to scale their organizations effectively. If you’re trying to implement AI in your business, this conversation will help you slow down, think clearly, and build the right foundation before moving fast. 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/ Maximos Lih ResourcesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maximoslih Hashtags#HowLeadersThink #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

    43 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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