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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

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

Jay Owen Resources

AI with Jay: https://aiwithjay.com

Jay Owen Live: https://jayowenlive.com

Business Builders: https://businessbldrs.com

Books Mentioned

Building a Business That Lasts by Jay Owen

https://jayowenlive.com

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #BusinessLeadership

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.

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.

If you’re a founder, coach, consultant, or leader trying to grow your business without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will help you think differently about scaling, sales, and sustainable success.

Listen to the full episode and learn how to simplify your business while creating deeper trust with the right clients.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

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

Esther Stewart Resources

Website: https://cottnowlofficial.com

LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/cottnowlofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottnowlofficial

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2teA8oeVPUUREUaJPWxRBO?si=MIH-uMv0TJ2aIIVaqMNoNA

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #HighTicketSales #Entrepreneurship #marketingstrategy

In this episode of “How Leaders Think,” Kenny Lange sits down with Adam Steck, Chief Servant Officer of Southwest Steel Buildings, to talk about leadership development, lean culture, and building people instead of just building products. Adam shares how Toyota lean principles transformed the way his company empowers employees, develops leaders, and creates long-term culture.

This conversation explores why great leadership starts with humility, why culture matters more than skillset, and how leaders can better serve their teams by getting out of the office and onto the “shop floor.” If you’re a business owner, team leader, or entrepreneur trying to build a healthier company culture, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and honest insights.

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Resources:

Adam Steck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsteck/

Website: https://www.southwest-metal.com/

#LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #LeanManagement #InnovativeLeaders #EmpowermentAtWork

What if the pressure you’re facing is actually preparing you for your future calling? In this episode of “How Leaders Think,” Kenny Lange sits down with Art Serna to explore identity, purpose, leadership, and what it means to build something that outlives you. Art shares his journey through business leadership, faith, burnout, and rediscovering a deeper sense of calling beyond hustle culture and external success.

This conversation is for leaders who feel the tension between achievement and purpose — and are ready to rethink how they lead, build, and serve.

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

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

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

Art Serna Resources

Website: https://unknownsrising.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unknownsrising

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCuc7hddn/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@unknownsrising

Book: https://a.co/d/0cA258Vx

Books Mentioned

• The Unknowns Rising by Art Serna — https://a.co/d/0cA258Vx
• The Only Leaders Worth Following by Tim Spiker

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #PurposeDrivenLeadership

In a world flooded with content, the leaders who win are the ones who communicate clearly.

In this episode, Sally Mildren breaks down why simplicity isn’t dumbing things down—it’s respecting how people actually think. Drawing from neuroscience and real-world marketing strategy, she explains how leaders can cut through the noise, connect with the right audience, and build trust that lasts.

If you’ve ever felt like your message isn’t landing, this conversation will challenge you to narrow your focus, simplify your communication, and lead with clarity.

Sally Mildren Resources

Website: commonwellmarketing.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonwellmarketing/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonwellmarketing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwellMarketing

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommonwellMarketing

Books Mentioned

Leading Real People — https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Sally-Mildren-ebook/dp/B0G3YDC76X

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

#HowLeadersThink #MarketingStrategy #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

What if the key to better leadership isn’t leading others—but leading yourself first?

In this episode, Dr. Vance Cooper shares how self-assessment, discipline, and accountability unlock true leadership potential. From building a daily system that keeps you consistent to understanding your unique wiring, Vance challenges leaders to stop copying others and start discovering who they really are.

If you want to grow as a leader without compromising your authenticity, this conversation will give you practical tools to take ownership, stay disciplined, and lead with clarity.

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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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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

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

Vance Cooper Resources

Website: www.vancecooper.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v_accesspurpose

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink

#LeadershipDevelopment

#SelfLeadership

#Discipline

AI is changing the way we work—but most leaders are thinking about it the wrong way.

In this episode, Maximos Lih breaks down why AI isn’t just a tool problem—it’s a systems problem. From agentic AI to decision mapping, he shares practical ways leaders can rethink workflows, avoid costly mistakes, and actually use AI to scale their organizations effectively.

If you’re trying to implement AI in your business, this conversation will help you slow down, think clearly, and build the right foundation before moving fast.

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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/

Maximos Lih Resources

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maximoslih

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink

#ArtificialIntelligence

#Leadership

#BusinessGrowth

What does it actually take to lead in today’s multi-generational workplace?

In this episode, Reed Nyffeler shares how leadership has evolved—and why many leaders struggle when they try to lead others the same way they were led. From understanding generational mindsets to embracing servant leadership, Reed breaks down practical ways to develop people and build stronger teams.

If you want to grow as a leader, it starts with leading yourself well, communicating clearly, and learning how to adapt your leadership to the people around you.

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

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

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

Reed Nyffeler Resources

Website: https://reednyffeler.com/

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

Signal (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TeamSignalFG/

Books Mentioned

Lead Exponentially — https://reednyffeler.com/

Transform Through Purpose: Your Path to Living an Authentic and Intentional Life — https://reednyffeler.com/

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #GenerationalLeadership