How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

Fedor Simic, Partnership Manager at Databox, shares his expertise in data-driven marketing strategies. He discusses how businesses can leverage performance metrics to make informed decisions and the pivotal role of benchmarking in marketing success. Fedor highlights the importance of integrating data security and the creation of actionable insights for agencies and consultants. They also explore the differences in performance metrics between large enterprises and smaller businesses, offering valuable advice for navigating the marketing landscape.

Gerardo Segat, CEO of Out as Humans, discusses the importance of emotional goals in leadership with Kenny Lange. They cover humanizing leaders, embracing authenticity, inner growth, and setting emotional goals for personal and team development.

Phil Goodman, founder of Talent Realized, shares insights on one-on-one meetings for employee growth and retention. He discusses the power of intentional scheduling, coaching conversations, and reducing workplace drama. Learn how investing in high performers can transform workplace dynamics and drive success.

Alex Bratton, CEO of Lextech, discusses AI applications in business and personal life with Kenny Lange. They explore AI's impact on workflows, privacy concerns, prompt writing skills, and societal impact. Topics include AI's role in education, privacy tech wars, and leveraging technology for societal good.

Jason Rutel, the founder of Creative Nomads, dives into the pitfalls of fear-driven hustle culture. He emphasizes the importance of self-evaluation and advocates for a balanced approach to work and life. Rutel discusses the fine line between ambition and burnout, urging listeners to prioritize authenticity and meaningful relationships. He highlights how self-awareness fosters personal growth and effective leadership while encouraging reflection and mentorship. Tune in for insights on breaking free from societal expectations and nurturing well-being in a demanding world.

Scott Reib, an entrepreneurial strategist, discusses the importance of community support and resilience in business. He exposes the pitfalls of chasing instant gratification and redefines success beyond social media success. Scott shares his unique 90-day blast method for goal-setting and highlights time-blocking techniques to maintain work-life balance. Emphasizing accountability and proactive planning, he encourages entrepreneurs to break their goals into manageable segments, ensuring sustained progress and personal fulfillment.

Kenny Lange chats with Jonathan Goode, a passionate Bible teacher and leadership advocate, about the transformative power of silence in spiritual growth. They explore how embracing discomfort can lead to personal breakthroughs and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones. Jonathan shares insights on balancing work and family during busy times, and the significance of service in developing leadership skills. The conversation highlights the duality of solitude and community support, emphasizing the pathway to effective leadership through reflection and action.

Scott Ritzheimer, CEO of Scale Architects, joins Kenny Lange to discuss leadership styles in nonprofits. They emphasize utilizing visionaries, operators, processors, and synergists for maximum impact. The importance of team structuring, strengths assessment, and diverse leadership styles is highlighted for organizational success.

Texas-based actor and author Julie K. Rhodes discusses intertwining personal growth with professional success, emphasizing the importance of unconditional love and spiritual fulfillment over societal achievements. The conversation dives into Julie's experiences with loss, chronic illness, reevaluating success through her book 'Chronic Grace,' and the struggle of high achievers to accept love and balance achievement with spiritual habits.

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," host Kenny Lange engages with Ben Wolf, founder and CEO of Wolf's Edge Integrators, in a deep dive into the dangers of "terminal uniqueness" in business leadership. Ben reveals how this mindset can lead to burnout and stalled goals, and why integrating universal business principles with a company's unique attributes is vital for sustainable success. They tackle the concept of "who not how," unpacking the importance of enlisting expert help over struggling in isolation. Ben also sheds light on the role of fractional executives versus consultants and offers invaluable tips for businesses considering this strategic move.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/Ben Wolf Resources:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwolf/- Website: https://wolfsedgeintegrators.com/- Ben's Book, "Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach": https://www.amazon.com/Fractional-Leadership-Landing-Executive-Thought/dp/B09P2W7TXS- Ben's Podcast, "The Win Win Podcast": https://fractionalleadership.io/podcast/- Book, "Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork": https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588