How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

In this episode, we delve into the age-old question of how to lead and live without fear holding us back. Benj Miller provides valuable insights and strategies on how we can develop disciplines of thought and action to move forward on solid ground. We'll explore the power of possibility and gratitude, how to call out reality, and the importance of intentional reflection to develop a mindset that fosters growth and progress. Join us in this thought-provoking discussion and learn how to transform your leadership skills and mindset to unlock greater potential.The 261: https://the261.comSystem & Soul: https://systemandsoul.comBenj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjmilleratl/[00:02:52] Charismatic leaders can be misleading and limit our own thinking.[00:03:55] Not all companies need to become a media company, but all companies need to become a talent management company for the next decade.[00:05:33] Leaders live with a sense of possibility and gratitude, focusing on what could be and what is, bringing out the best in people and avoiding bitter attitudes. Possibility allows for change and growth, while gratitude helps to maintain a positive perspective.[00:10:56] Defining good leaders as those worth following, the enemy is fear in society, with anxiety and curiosity being opposite reactions to possibility.[00:12:55] Limit risk, be inwardly sound, seize opportunities in times of fear.[00:14:46] Real estate attracts two types of people - successful entrepreneurs and risk-averse investors. Both see opportunity in downturns, but for different reasons.[00:16:30] Gratitude and possibility are like muscles that need intentional practice to grow. Taking time to reflect on accomplishments and goals is crucial.[00:19:16] Great leaders call out reality, allowing for possibility and gratitude.[00:22:05] Working the gratitude and possibility muscle can lead to transformative thinking and positive outcomes. Leaders can impact others by planting, watering, and caring for growth opportunities, but transformation comes when individuals start acting on these questions. Unlocking gratitude and possibility can help transform thinking, vocabulary, and futures.[00:25:12] Stop consuming fear-based media and create space for possibility and gratitude to grow.

This year I found hope and insight from 4 different speakers and a few of their points. Below are the speakers, where you can find them, and the key points I discuss in this episode.Michael Todd from Transformation Church (https://transformchurch.us)Trees aren't planted - seeds are.The place of death and the place of destiny look the same for a seasonReference verse: Philippians 1:6Robert Morris from Gateway Church (https://gatewaypeople.com)How do we become one?One flesh vs. one spiritYou have to die to become one spiritThe dominant person has to die firstDan Lian from Newspring Church (https://newspring.cc)Jesus is still in the boatJesus is still in controlJesus will actReference verses: Mark 4:35-41Dave and Ashley Willis from XO Marriage (https://xomarriage.com/naked-marriage-podcast)Shalom (or peace) means: breaking the authority of established chaosRemember, we're better when we rise together!Until next time... Keep Rising!

Geno Quiroz has quickly become a go-to expert and household name in the world of WordPress for Divi designers and developers. His tutorial website regularly sees 5-figure traffic from people searching for help on their projects.He also runs a web design and development agency called Monterey Premier where he helps direct clients and other agencies create beautiful websites that help grow businesses. But, he wasn't always in this business - he grew into it!Listen as Geno shares the opportunities that were presented to him and how he found ways to make the most of each one.Check out Monterey Premier: https://montereypremier.comCheck out Quiroz.co: https://quiroz.co

Trauma affects every person differently but every person has suffered some amount of it during their lifetime. What is less common is people acknowledging their trauma in their bodies - especially if the trauma was emotional or mental.During this teaching, I cover the following 3 practices to detox our bodies.PracticesListen - Our bodies are talking to us. Are we listening?Identify - Can you identify and confront the Stormy Rough Draft (SRD) you're telling yourself?Breathe - Breathing to live is involuntary. Breathing to heal is intentional. Do you know the difference?Reflective QuestionsIf you were to really listen to your body, what is it telling you?What is one Stormy Rough Draft (SRD) you need to confront this week?What are 3 things you're thankful for this week?

Planning Center is a church management system (ChMS) that started out as a single app to help worship teams get and stayed organized and has now grown to 50,000 churches worldwide and 90 out of the largest 100 churches in the US.Staying in business in the world of software - specifically SaaS (Software as a Service) - is a tough task. I believe it's especially difficult when churches are your clients because most are cash-strapped, and, unfortunately, they want a lot for a low budget.Their story should inspire you to grow slowly, create a better culture, and work well with people for a long time.Remember, we're better when we rise together!Keep Rising!

Leaders get everything! If you identify as a leader, then there are eleventy-billon podcasts, blogs, and resources for you. There are relatively few resources for those of you who are trying to grow and improve yourselves that don't have a corporate title to validate your "leadership". Leadership starts with leading yourself.I'm not speaking as the "sage of all ages" but as someone who's in the trenches with you and wants to share what I'm learning in the hopes you are better off for it.We're better when we rise together.Until next time... Keep Rising!