On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange sits down with Michele Krolczyk to delve into the transformative power of radical acceptance and self-awareness in leadership. In this compelling conversation, they discuss how leaders can overcome controlling tendencies, build trust within their teams, and empower others to take on leadership roles. Michele shares her wisdom on developing problem-solving skills, the importance of guided autonomy, and the critical need for inwardly sound and others-focused leadership. They explore the challenges of breaking free from maladaptive personality patterns, the value of one-on-one coaching, and the significance of fostering a culture of psychological safety. Tune in for actionable insights and strategies to enhance your leadership style and positively impact your team dynamics.

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/

Michele Krolczyk Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelekrolczyk/
Website: https://michelekrolczyk.com/

Book Recommendations:
It's Not You by Dr. Ramani Durvasula: https://amzn.to/3ylAMGD
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/3WrS5xw
The Only Leaders Worth* Following by Tim Spiker: https://amzn.to/3WGFLuI

#Leadership #SelfAwareness #TeamBuilding #RadicalAcceptance #GrowthMindset

Kenny Lange sits down with Caroline Crawford, highlighting the importance of integrating marketing with business development. They touch on the challenges of humanizing B2B brands, the trend of mass personalization, and the role of AI in streamlining marketing processes without losing the human touch.

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/

Caroline Crawford Resources:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ccrawford22
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultiveightcomms/tagged/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4w4bYb1b42N99I9sQFk0fK
Website: https://www.cultiveightcommunications.com/

Caroline has a free 3 step guide to cultivate your competitive edge.
Get it here: https://www.cultiveightcommunications.com/competitive-marketing-guide

#MarketingInsights #AIInMarketing #BusinessDevelopment #CustomerEngagement

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Justin McCorkle, an executive strategy coach with 20 years of leadership experience, for an in-depth discussion on integrating faith and business. In this insightful episode, they explore creating kingdom-focused businesses that attract a diverse range of investors, aligning organizations with biblical principles like conflict resolution, and the shift toward purpose-driven enterprises. Justin shares his perspective on conscious capitalism, stakeholder primacy, and the rise of B Corps, emphasizing the positive impact of ethical business practices.

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/

Justin McCorkle's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mccorkle1776

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR

00:00 Business mindset shifted from shareholder value maximization.
06:02 B Corps booming - conscious capitalism certification.
08:29 Mission is to do good work with good people.
12:06 Affiliated with system and soul, kingdom impact.
15:55 Organization built on eternal principles, not human wisdom.
19:55 Evaluating job candidates by observing spousal behavior.
22:23 Leaders need to focus on personal goals.
26:33 Struggling to step away, embracing purposeful prayer.
29:15 Create personal mission statement through free exercises.

#FaithInBusiness #PurposeDriven #ConsciousCapitalism

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Ashley Smalley to delve into the importance of relational leadership and building a kingdom culture in business. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the disparity between claimed accessibility and genuine connection, the crucial role of embodying core values, and practical steps for leading relationally, such as scheduling one-on-one meetings. Ashley shares her thoughts on loving people well in a business context and highlights the value of getting to know employees beyond their professional roles. Whether you're leading a team or managing a business, this interview offers actionable insights into investing time in relationships, showing vulnerability, and creating an environment where employees feel genuinely cared for.

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/

Ashley Smalley's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-smalley-1362bb175/
Website: https://smalleyconsulting.lpages.co/faithatwork/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkE_H6IclEZSbdRXyukZ_A
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleysmalleyconsulting/

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR

#RelationalLeadership #GenuineCare #LeadershipValues

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Kyle Mealy, founder and CEO of Next Level Coaching, for an insightful conversation on the importance of genuine care in sales and the integration of marketing and sales for small businesses. Whether you're a startup or an expanding enterprise, this episode is rich with practical steps to assess and improve your organization's approach to sales and marketing.

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/

Kyle Mealy's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mealy/
Website: https://www.readyforthenextlevel.com/

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR

#Leadership #BusinessGrowth #SalesStrategy #MarketingTips #Entrepreneurship

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Fedor Simic, Partnership Manager at Databox, for an insightful dialogue on the power of data-driven decision-making. In this comprehensive episode, they delve into the extensive integrations and custom options Databox offers, covering essential metrics for marketing, sales, and finance. Fedor shares how businesses can leverage performance metrics and insights gathered from surveys to compare strategies and make informed decisions. They discuss the importance of benchmarking, the value of Databox's partner program, and the security measures in place to protect data.

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/

Fedor Simic's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedor-simic/
Website: https://databox.com/
YouTube: @databoxHQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/databoxhq/
Benchmarks Groups by Databox: https://benchmarks.databox.com/

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay: https://amzn.to/4e7mXf5

00:00 Coming Up
04:56 Databox helps set and analyze performance goals.
09:04 Purpose driven organizations struggle to achieve performance.
12:51 Helping people have meaningful conversations without sales.
16:02 Partner program tailored to specific niches, data hub.
17:19 Selling services, data sources, and security measures.
21:45 Using data to inform strategy and success.
24:49 Filter data for relevant industry comparisons, contribute pave.
29:15 Use benchmark Explorer to view metrics easily.
33:59 Ask about seeing specific metric performance percentage.
37:41 Passionate about data, could talk forever.
40:30 Great account to follow, always shares insights.

#LeadershipDevelopment #DataDrivenDecisions #BusinessAnalytics #PerformanceMetrics #BenchmarkingInsights

Kenny Lange sits down with Gerardo Segat, founder and CEO of Out as Humans, for an in-depth discussion on the critical importance of emotional goals in leadership. They dive into how leaders can unleash their true selves and create psychologically secure environments for their teams. Gerardo highlights real-life experiences, including a powerful workshop conducted at a London bank, and offers practical advice on identifying good coaching.

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/

Gerardo Segat's Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardosegat/

Website: https://gerardosegat.com/

Other Resources:

Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay: https://amzn.to/4e7mXf5

#Leadership #SelfAwareness #Authenticity #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think" Kenny Lange sits down with Phil Goodman, founder of Talent Realized, for an inspiring discussion on the importance of coaching and developing high-performing employees. In this eye-opening episode, they delve into Phil's unique approach to one-on-one meetings, the power of intentional scheduling, and practical steps for leaders to become more effective coaches. Phil shares insights from his experiences with various clients, emphasizing the role of curiosity, clarity, and structured time in fostering team growth and reducing workplace drama. Whether you're a small business owner or leading a thriving organization, this interview is filled with actionable strategies to enhance your leadership and prioritize your team's well-being. Tune in to discover how investing in your high performers can transform your workplace dynamics and drive success.

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/

Phil Goodman's Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philggoodman/
Website: https://www.talentrealized.co/

Other Resources:
Reclaim AI Scheduling: https://reclaim.ai/r/s/agAKR
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay: https://amzn.to/4e7mXf5

#Leadership #EmployeeDevelopment #HRStrategies #OneOnOneMeetings #HighPerformers