How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

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 spiritualityJoin 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.

How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange is a business podcast hosted by Kenny Lange, with 154 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kenny Lange hosts How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange, a business show with 154 episodes published.

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  Episode #149

  How Dre Baldwin Thinks About Personal Agency for Success

  Jun 24, 202647 minS2

  What separates top performers from everyone else? In this episode, Kenny Lange sits down with Dre Baldwin, founder of Work On Your Game®, former professional basketball player, 4x TEDx speaker, and author of 43 books. Dre shares how discipline, personal initiative, and relentless execution helped him go from an overlooked Division III athlete to a successful entrepreneur and thought leader. They explore the difference between information and implementation, why most organizations struggle with execution, and how entrepreneurs can scale their impact without constantly creating something new. If you're ready to stop chasing ideas and start producing bigger results, 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/ Dre Baldwin Resources Website: http://www.WorkOnYourGame.com LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/in/DreAllDay Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity Podcast: http://www.WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com Book: http://ThirdDayBook.com Books Mentioned The Third Day — Dre Baldwin http://ThirdDayBook.com The Mental Handbook — Dre Baldwin Hashtags #HowLeadersThink #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Execution

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  Episode #148

  How Neal Foard Thinks About Trade Over Business for Building Meaningful Customer Relationships

  Jun 17, 202652 minS2

  What if we've been thinking about business all wrong? In this episode, Kenny Lange sits down with Neal Foard, founder of Storyfire®, to explore why the word "business" may have distanced us from the people we serve—and why thinking like a tradesman changes everything. Neal shares lessons from decades creating campaigns for brands like Toyota, Budweiser, Lexus, and Sony, revealing how storytelling, generosity, and genuine care create companies that customers love and employees are proud to represent. If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to build something meaningful, this conversation will challenge how you think about customers, culture, and the stories your organization tells itself. 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/ Neal Foard Resources Website: https://www.storyfire.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-foard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealfoard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nealfoard Personal Website: https://nealfoard.com Hashtags #howleadersthink #leadership #storytelling #businessleadership

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  Episode #146

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

  Jun 10, 202645 minS2

  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

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  Episode #145

  How Jay Owen Thinks About AI for More Human Leadership

  Jun 3, 202638 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2></h2><...

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  Episode #144

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

  May 27, 202645 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>If you’re a founder, coach, consultant, or leader trying to grow your...

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