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.

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Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/

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#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.

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Google Podcasts:

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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

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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.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh

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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.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807

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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

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh

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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.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh

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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.

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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