In this episode of #MeetCoolPeople, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kenny Lange, a man on a mission to change the landscape of nonprofit and purpose-driven business leadership. Kenny hosts his own show, "How Leaders Think," and I am honored that he joined us to chat about some great topics that every entrepreneur, leader, and changemaker needs to listen to around leadership, processes, and more. Kenny shared his extraordinary journey from working nearly two decades in churches and ministries to launching a highly successful digital marketing agency. Today, Kenny focuses on coaching nonprofits and businesses to turn purpose into performance with systems designed to foster high-performance teams and effective leadership. ### Key Takeaways: - Whether it's a for-profit or a nonprofit venture, having a clear vision and a specific approach to problem-solving for your target group is essential. Kenny stressed the importance of aligning your mission with actionable goals and celebrating milestones along the way. - Eliminate Chaos in Growth. One practical step to remove chaos in business growth is preparing an organizational chart geared towards future expansion. Kenny recommended identifying the necessary roles and responsibilities and meeting weekly as a team for accountability and problem-solving. - This authenticity should extend to leadership and team dynamics. - Both Kenny and I emphasized the importance of focusing on strengths and outsourcing weaknesses. Entrepreneurs often feel trapped by trying to do everything themselves, but the key is to find the right people and empower them to execute the vision. - Kenny shared his mantra of competing against what's possible rather than just surviving. This mindset helps teams envision and actualize their full potential, driving them toward ever-greater accomplishments. We also discussed the negative impacts of self-sabotage, especially when systems are in place, and things start feeling too easy. He encouraged striving for what's possible instead of falling back into survival mode. Be sure to connect with Kenny Lange… Get a copy of Kenny’s Roadmap at https://kennylange.com/road-map Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylange