Episode 18

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22nd Nov 2023

How Susan Fennema Thinks About Establishing Boundaries and Fostering Business Growth

In this episode of "How Leaders Think," we explore the importance of effective delegation, the art of handing off tasks, and the striking realization of how self-handling of tasks could be overpriced. Susan offers insights in techniques that have streamlined her business and championed her team to independently handle clients from inception to culmination.

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Resources:

Website: https://beyondthechaos.biz/
Three Ways to Remove Chaos from Your Small Business:  https://beyondthechaos.biz/ebook
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfennema/

00:22 Leadership podcast with guest Susan Fennema, CEO.

05:40 Mature businesses and steps for success.

09:18 Relationship and remote work are key factors.

13:13 Building a successful business: sales, operations, relationships.

16:01 Transitioning from individual contributor to manager leader in a growing company can lead to a disconnect from the work you enjoy. How can you make peace with delegating tasks and focus on being a business owner?

18:22 Relationships, remote work, and business planning.

22:26 Setting boundaries crucial, especially in remote work.

24:33 Entrepreneurs seek freedom from traditional work.

29:10 Creative problem-solving and seeking help from experts.

31:09 Let go, focus on what only you can do in remote work.

33:49 Analyze tasks, delegate, review value, determine pay.

37:04 Visit Beyondthechaos Biz for a free ebook on removing chaos from your small business. Contact us for assistance with remote work.

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About the Podcast

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.

Key Topics Covered:
- Emotional goals and effective leadership
- Coaching and employee retention
- Innovation and AI in business
- Escaping hustle culture
- Building strong organizational values
- Adaptability in nonprofit leadership
- The intersection of personal growth and spirituality

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Kenny Lange

Kenny Lange transforms vision and hope into sustainable reality for faith-forward founders. After selling his first company and helping an agency nearly double revenue, he discovered why 67% of frameworks fail: systems collapse when leaders aren't formed first.

He created Lead to Scale™—a leadership formation methodology powered by Coaching Intelligence™ and Coach KAI™, his proprietary AI system that accelerates transformation between sessions. Kenny hosts How Leaders Think, a globally top 10% podcast named a 2025 "must-listen" by MSN. Clients describe him as "engaging and energetic" with a rare ability to create safe space while delivering actionable insight. He helps leaders stand on solid ground.

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