Episode 17

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8th Nov 2023

How Kevin Johnson Think About Exploring the Power of Self-awareness in Leadership

In this episode of "How Leaders Think," we explore the dire consequences of toxic environments and dysfunction within teams, including lack of motivation, silos, and a lack of trust. Unpacking the responsibility of leaders, Kenny and Kevin examine ways to bring out the best in their people while questioning assumptions and challenging perspectives for personal growth. They emphasize the importance of seeking an outsider's perspective to uncover blind spots and provide valuable insights.

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Resources:

Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud: https://amzn.to/3ubQAcn
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Lead Tandem website: https://leadtandem.com/
Express Pro Training: https://expressprostraining.com/
Kevin Johnson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-johnson-mba-9011b276/

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:00) - Chapter 2
  • (02:25) - Pastor's suicide emphasizes the importance of hope.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 4
  • (05:23) - Leaders can reduce pain and dysfunction.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 6
  • (07:29) - Organizations endure chronic dysfunction, adapt, and suffer.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 8
  • (10:48) - Funny story: Arriving in New York, memorable advice.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 10
  • (14:26) - Responsibility of people in leadership dynamics.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 12
  • (19:11) - Lack of self-awareness in leaders is isolating.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 14
  • (20:58) - Coaching senior leaders to face reality honestly.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 16
  • (27:08) - Engage, live in reality, have healthy relationships, lessen pain.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 18
  • (29:12) - Removing barriers to challenge assumptions, benefitting leaders.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 20
  • (33:40) - Explore close relationships for potential friction. Learn about self-awareness.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 22
  • (35:55) - Website offers discounts for podcast listeners.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 24
  • (38:36) - LinkedIn link for Kevin, recommended for learning. Lead tandem focuses on senior leadership, executive coaching; Express Pros for mid-level managers. Great place for training in East Texas.
  • (00:00) - Chapter 26
  • (41:17) - Keep conversation going, leave comments on social media.
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How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange
Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange.
Discover the secrets to impactful leadership with How Leaders Think, hosted by Kenny Lange. This podcast is your go-to resource for insights from top leaders across various industries. Each episode delves into the minds of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, and thought leaders to uncover strategies for personal and professional growth.

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Kenny Lange

Kenny Lange helps faith-forward founders scale organizations without losing their soul, their people, or their mission.

After selling his first company and helping an agency nearly double revenue, Kenny discovered that scaling success can be just as hard as finding it. He's the creator of Lead to Scale™—a proven approach that guides leaders from chaos to Predictable Success.

Kenny hosts How Leaders Think, a globally top 10% podcast named a 2025 "must-listen" by MSN. His clients say he "cuts through the noise" and helps teams move from status meetings to strategic conversations.

Beyond business, Kenny and his wife Rebekah are on a mission to positively impact 10,000 kids by 2033.