How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

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

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

What happens when leadership becomes performance instead of presence? In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange sits down with leadership strategist and author Kristina Holle to explore how survival patterns, identity, and burnout quietly shape the way leaders show up. Kristina unpacks the shift from performative leadership to embodied authenticity—and why wholeness, self-regulation, and alignment are becoming essential in today’s fast-moving world. This conversation is for leaders ready to stop surviving and start leading from who they truly are. 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 Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Kristina Holle Resources Website: https://www.holleconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kristinaholle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinahollereal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristinamholle Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tnlbYvYQrz86e2vX4VHJt Books Mentioned The Authentic You: Unleash Your Leadership Potential https://www.amazon.ca/Authentic-You-Unleash-Leadership-Potential-ebook/dp/B091FX4W1C Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence

What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t your strategy — but your need for control? In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange talks with Randy Griffin, Chair at C12 North Texas, about the two “operating systems” leaders live from: fear and faith. They unpack why high-achieving Christian leaders can get results while quietly losing margin, peace, and joy — and how Jesus invites us into partnership, surrender, and formation instead of performance. If you’ve been trying to “optimize” your way to peace, this conversation will reframe what healthy, kingdom-minded leadership actually looks like. 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/ Randy Griffin Resources: Website: https://c12northtexas.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/texasfaith/ Chapters: 00:00 - The question you’re avoiding 00:45 - Welcome & Randy’s background 02:00 - Leaders are tired: no margin in soul 03:30 - “Optimize more” vs true rest 04:35 - Matthew 11: Jesus’ yoke & rest 07:30 - Two operating systems: fear vs faith 09:45 - Holy productivity vs burnout 12:00 - Loving work without losing your soul 14:15 - Moving from 1.0 to a new OS 17:25 - Recovery & control as addiction 20:10 - “Just enough” is the lie 22:00 - People are God’s highest value 27:15 - Leadership as formation 31:10 - Why success can block surrender 35:45 - 24-hour step: name it & share it 40:15 - How to connect with Randy Hashtags: #HowLeadersThink #ChristianLeadership #FaithAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment

In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange sits down with Preston Zeller (Founder of Psalmlog) to talk about how grief reshapes your priorities, relationships, and leadership. They unpack the “race to victimhood,” why pain can fuel either growth or entitlement, and what forgiveness actually looks like when life hits hard. Then they pivot into AI + biblical guidance—how to build responsible tools that support spiritual formation without replacing God, community, or wisdom. 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/ Preston Zeller Resources Website: https://zellerhaus.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonzeller/ Instagram: prestonzeller Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6B0oUz6sfKs5IRicVFV0Yb Books Mentioned The Only Leader’s Worth Following — Tim Spiker #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #GriefAndLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence

Most leaders say “people first,” but few build the systems to actually live it. In this episode, Kenny Lange sits down with Janelle Miller Moravek, Executive Director of Youth & Family Counseling, to unpack what it really looks like to care for your team so they can deliver great work—especially in high-demand, high-burnout environments. Janelle shares why middle management is the “secret sauce,” how they redesigned workload expectations, and what she’s learning about safety, rest, and sustainability as the pace of change accelerates. If you’re leading a business or nonprofit and want a healthier culture without losing performance, this conversation will give you practical angles to think from. 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/ Janelle Miller Moravek Resources Website: https://www.counselingforall.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-miller-moravek-903a815b/ #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleFirstLeadership #NonprofitLeadership

What happens to trust when AI can generate “smart-sounding” narratives at scale? Kenny sits down with Shane Gring (Founder of Certainly) to unpack why authority is shifting, why attention is becoming a commodity, and how leaders can stand out with a real point of view—not just polished content. They break down the difference between a course and a certification, what “high-integrity” credentialing actually means, and how to know when your expertise is ready to become a credential. If you’re building influence in a noisy market, this episode will help you create signal people can trust. 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/ Shane Gring Resources Website: certainly.coop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanegring/ Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Trust

In Part 3 of The Inner Loop Series, Kenny Lange closes the loop with Accountable—the reinforcement stage that helps transformation actually stick. You’ll learn why most change efforts drift (even with strong intentions), and how to build feedback loops that sustain growth without shame, micromanagement, or control. Kenny breaks accountability down at three levels—personal, team, and organizational—so you can strengthen follow-through, trust, and execution as complexity increases. If you’re stepping into a new year and want change that compounds, this episode gives you a simple framework to build around. 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/ Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamAccountability #OrganizationalLeadership

Alignment isn’t about getting everyone to “agree”—it’s about designing shared commitments and operating rhythms that make transformation sustainable. In Part 2 of the Inner Loop series, Kenny breaks down what alignment looks like at three levels: the leader, the team, and the organization. You’ll hear practical examples of meeting rhythms, decision rights, communication norms, and strategy cascades that turn awareness into traction. If your plans keep stalling or your meetings feel like Groundhog Day, this episode gives you a clear path forward. 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/ Hashtags: #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamAlignment #OrganizationalLeadership

Most leadership breakdowns aren’t execution problems — they’re diagnosis problems. In this episode of How Leaders Think, Kenny Lange kicks off a three-part Inner Loop series by unpacking awareness, the foundational stage of real transformation. You’ll learn why leaders can’t change what they can’t see, how blind spots limit teams and organizations, and how awareness functions differently at the lead, grow, and scale stages of leadership. This episode is for leaders who want clarity before action and transformation that actually lasts. 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/ 00:00 - Leadership awareness & Inner Loop intro 01:00 - Why awareness is the first step in leadership 01:28 - Symptoms vs diagnosis in leadership failure 02:00 - Naming reality without shame as a leader 03:00 - Lead, grow, scale: three awareness levels 03:16 - Leadership blind spots that limit growth 04:00 - Kenny’s Enneagram 8 leadership blind spot 05:00 - Leadership self-awareness tools explained 07:00 - Team awareness in the growth stage 08:00 - Why visionary teams struggle to execute 09:20 - Diagnosing team wiring & misalignment 11:00 - Organizational awareness & scaling stages 13:00 - Whitewater leadership case study 16:20 - Awareness before alignment (what’s next) Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #OrganizationalGrowth

Finance leader and ministry founder Cory Patton joins Kenny Lange to talk about why slowing down might be the most strategic move a leader can make. Cory unpacks the “never enough” trap, the difference between icing and cake in both faith and business, and why hurry makes it nearly impossible to love God and people well. Drawing from Scripture, spiritual formation, and his own journey, he shows how the pace of discipleship is slow—and how that slow pace actually leads to better decisions, deeper relationships, and more meaningful results. If you’ve felt driven, hurried, or secretly exhausted as a leader, this conversation will help you rethink your pace and return to abiding in Jesus as your source of strength and clarity. Links to Listen 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 Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Show Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Cory’s Resources Website: https://justabidedaily.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-patton-cpa-ccifp-b72081246/ Podcast: https://justabidedaily.org/podcast/ Books Mentioned The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer Living Fearless – Jamie Winship Atomic Habits – James Clear The Only Leaders Worth Following – concept by Tim Spiker

Shronica Holmes joins Kenny Lange for a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, and learning to choose peace over profit. She shares her journey from senior care to foster-care advocacy, her philosophy of “resizing” life and business, and the patterns that helped her identify her calling. This episode is full of practical wisdom for leaders navigating burnout, big vision, and the pressure to perform. If you're seeking clarity, healthier pacing, and alignment in your work, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 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 Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/ Shronica Holmes Resources Website: https://www.dontputmeinanursinghome.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shronica-randle-holmes-mba-852ba1bb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_influencer Facebook: The Rose Residential Care Home, LLC Book / Program: https://www.thegrouphomeconsultant.com Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeDrivenLeadership

Join Kenny Lange as he sits down with Carrie-Ann Jasper Yearty, VP of People & Culture and Owner at Jasper Ventures, Inc., for a powerful conversation about integrating faith, leadership, and organizational culture. As a passionate Enneagram 8 leader, Carrie-Ann shares her unique approach to challenging and encouraging others to reach their God-given potential while creating eternal impact through their daily work. Discover how to build people-first cultures that drive both business success and kingdom significance. 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/ Carrie-Ann Jasper Yearty Resources Website: www.jasperventuresinc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieannjasperyearty/ Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #FaithBasedLeadership #PeopleAndCulture #Enneagram8

Cary Matthews, Managing Partner at Opal Partners Group, joins Kenny Lange to share his journey from Fortune 100 companies to empowering small business owners. In this episode, Cary reveals the leadership mindsets and operational strategies that drive sustainable growth and resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll gain actionable insights on building strong teams, navigating change, and scaling your business with confidence. Tune in for a candid, practical conversation that will help you think like a leader and lead with purpose. Kenny’s “Scale Weekly” newsletter: https://kennylange.com/scale-weekly 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/ Cary Matthews Resources Website: https://opalpg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmatt/ Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth

In this episode of “How Leaders Think,” Kenny Lange sits down with Cam Lawson, a strategic communication expert and partnership leader at Ninety. Cam shares actionable insights on how business leaders and entrepreneurs can harness the power of human-centered communication to drive meaningful connections and sustainable growth. With experience spanning startups to global brands, Cam’s approach blends academic rigor with real-world practicality. Whether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or scaling your organization, this conversation will equip you with fresh perspectives and proven strategies to elevate 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/ Cam Lawson Resources Website: https://ninety.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camlawson90/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninety.io/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ninetyio Hashtags #howleadersthink #leadershippodcast t #BusinessGrowth #entrepreneurship

In this episode, Dr. Stan Ward joins Kenny Lange to explore how today’s leaders can harness the power of AI without sacrificing the human qualities that make leadership truly effective. Stan shares practical ways to integrate AI tools for productivity and insight, while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of empathy, connection, and authentic leadership. If you’re a business leader, nonprofit executive, or entrepreneur curious about using AI to enhance—not replace—your leadership, this conversation is for you. Discover how to lead with both innovation and heart. 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/ Stan Ward Resources Website: https://www.coachingforinfluence.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyjward Book: https://a.co/d/4P1HdNT Books Mentioned How to Beat Burnout: For Yourself, Your Family, and Your Team — https://a.co/d/4P1HdNT Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #AILeadership #HumanCenteredAI #EmpatheticLeadership

Andrew Tarvin joins Kenny Lange on “How Leaders Think” to reveal how humor can transform leadership and drive real business results. As a Humor Engineer who’s worked with IBM, NASA, and the FBI, Andrew shares practical strategies for using laughter to boost engagement, creativity, and team performance. Discover why humor isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful leadership tool that anyone can learn. If you want to lead with authenticity and inspire your team, this episode is for you. 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/ Andrew Tarvin Resources: Website: https://www.humorthatworks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarvintalks/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tarvintalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarvintalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tarvintalks Books Mentioned Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work - https://amzn.to/3J63vES Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #BusinessHumor #AndrewTarvin

In this episode of How Leaders Think, host Kenny Lange sits down with Oscar Trimboli—award-winning author, keynote speaker, and host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening. Oscar shares practical strategies and real-world stories that reveal how deeper listening can transform teams, drive innovation, and build trust. Whether you’re leading a business, nonprofit, or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation will help you unlock new levels of connection and impact. Tune in for actionable insights and discover why what goes unsaid might be the most important part of your next conversation. 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/ Oscar Trimboli Resources Website: https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscartrimboli/ Books Mentioned How to Listen – Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication by Oscar Trimboli - https://www.oscartrimboli.com/howtolisten/ Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #DeepListening

Kym Insana, founder of AlwaysOn Digital, joins Kenny Lange on “How Leaders Think” to share her journey from multi-million dollar business owner to digital marketing powerhouse. In this episode, Kym reveals the strategies top brands use to connect with consumers and drive real results, drawing on her experience with clients like Enfamil, Wingstop, and the Texas Rangers. Her insights on leadership, scaling, and balancing business with family offer practical wisdom for executives and entrepreneurs alike. If you want to learn how to lead with impact and grow your brand in the digital age, this conversation is for you. 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/ Kym Insana Resources: Website: www.getalwayson.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kyminsana Hashtags HowLeadersThink #DigitalMarketing #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

Rachel Platt, CEO of PLATTinum HR Consulting, joins Kenny Lange to share her 20+ years of expertise in helping organizations and individuals achieve enduring success through strategic human resources leadership. In this episode, Rachel unpacks actionable insights on employee engagement, leadership development, and building a thriving workplace culture. Whether you lead a nonprofit, a business, or aspire to, you’ll discover practical strategies to elevate your team and organization. Tune in for a candid, human conversation that will inspire you to think differently about HR and 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/ Rachel Platt Resources Website: www.PLATTinumconsulting.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachelplatt Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #HRStrategy #WorkplaceCulture