[Bonus] Renegades Book Launch with Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker
In this episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange interviews McKenzie Reeves Decker and Benj Miller in honor of their new book release, "Renegades Break Rules Find Freedom: A Book for Founders." They discuss the transition from renegade founder to renegade leader and the importance of maintaining the renegade spirit in an organization. They explore the dynamic relationship between visionaries and operators, the psychological shift required to become a renegade leader, and the need for building the right team. The episode delves into personal experiences, insights, and practical exercises to help leaders embrace change and achieve their goals.
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For more inspiring and insightful content, don't forget to subscribe to the How Leaders Think Podcast.
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* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807
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* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kennylange/podcasts
* Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/
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Resources:
Benj Miller LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benj-miller-business-growth-impact-framework-coach/
The 261 newsletter: www.the261.com
System and Soul Website: https://www.systemandsoul.com
Renegades Book: https://amzn.to/3FqusNL
#leadershipskills #businessbook #leadershipdevelopment
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:00) - Chapter 2
- (02:22) - Iron Man tattoos: Full or Half? Book Renegades.
- (00:00) - Chapter 4
- (06:34) - Founder's limited capacity and blind spots. Second in command fills the gap.
- (00:00) - Chapter 6
- (09:21) - Six shifts in mindset, team, and leadership.
- (00:00) - Chapter 8
- (12:21) - Letting go of identity: growth and pain.
- (00:00) - Chapter 10
- (16:04) - Transitioning leaders to new purpose and role.
- (00:00) - Chapter 12
- (19:11) - Cowboys fighting crime, fun, renegade spirit.
- (00:00) - Chapter 14
- (21:56) - Unlock your inner renegade and be inspired.
- (00:00) - Chapter 16
- (27:22) - Lock in processes for repeatable success.
- (00:00) - Chapter 18
- (31:40) - $100 million in 5 years.
- (00:00) - Chapter 20
- (32:50) - Shift thinking of leaders by answering why.
- (00:00) - Chapter 22
- (38:28) - Grow up, no shame, mature expression.
- (00:00) - Chapter 24
- (39:50) - Shifts require collaborative mindset and heart set.
- (00:00) - Chapter 26
- (46:35) - Empathy, appreciation, and challenge in understanding diversity.
- (00:00) - Chapter 28
- (47:56) - Powerful book for founders, leaders break rules.
- (00:00) - Chapter 30
- (51:02) - Follow on LinkedIn for more content and leadership tips.
Creators and Guests
Host
Kenny Lange
Jesus follower, husband, bio-dad to 3, adopted-dad to 2, foster-dad to 18+. @SystemandSoul Certified Coach. Dir. Ops @NCCTylerTX. Go @ChelseaFC
Guest
Benj Miller
Authenticity, breaking the rules, and creating clarity are the core of Benj Miller’s life and work. In his eighteen years of entrepreneurial experience, he has founded ten businesses and is driven by the desire to assist small businesses in making the greatest possible impact on the communities they serve. He now dedicates his time to helping other business owners catalyze growth through the System & Soul Framework and find game-changing breakthroughs in the process.
Guest
McKenzie Reeves Decker
I help businesses move from being founder-led to leadership-team led so they can scale.
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