How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

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 PlatformsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsWebsite:https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/00:00 - Leadership awareness & Inner Loop intro01:00 - Why awareness is the first step in leadership01:28 - Symptoms vs diagnosis in leadership failure02:00 - Naming reality without shame as a leader03:00 - Lead, grow, scale: three awareness levels03:16 - Leadership blind spots that limit growth04:00 - Kenny’s Enneagram 8 leadership blind spot05:00 - Leadership self-awareness tools explained07:00 - Team awareness in the growth stage08:00 - Why visionary teams struggle to execute09:20 - Diagnosing team wiring & misalignment11:00 - Organizational awareness & scaling stages13:00 - Whitewater leadership case study16:20 - 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 ListenApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsShow Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Cory’s ResourcesWebsite: https://justabidedaily.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-patton-cpa-ccifp-b72081246/Podcast: https://justabidedaily.org/podcast/Books MentionedThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark ComerLiving Fearless – Jamie WinshipAtomic Habits – James ClearThe 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 PlatformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsWebsite: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Shronica Holmes ResourcesWebsite: https://www.dontputmeinanursinghome.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shronica-randle-holmes-mba-852ba1bbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_influencerFacebook: The Rose Residential Care Home, LLCBook / Program: https://www.thegrouphomeconsultant.comHashtags#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 PlatformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsWebsite: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Carrie-Ann Jasper Yearty ResourcesWebsite: www.jasperventuresinc.comLinkedIn: 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-weeklyListen on Other PlatformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzhGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54bYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcastsWebsite: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/Cary Matthews ResourcesWebsite: https://opalpg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmatt/Hashtags#HowLeadersThink #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth