Most nonprofits rely on events to raise money—but what if that’s not the most effective strategy?

In this episode, Aaron Glaeske shares a powerful shift in thinking: moving from event-based fundraising to program-driven impact. Drawing from his experience leading an education foundation, he explains how connecting dollars to real outcomes changes how donors engage and give.

If you're a leader trying to grow support, stand out in a crowded nonprofit space, or communicate value more clearly, this conversation will challenge and sharpen your approach.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/

Aaron Glaeske Resources

Website — https://visdfoundation.org

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingStrategy #Leadership

What does it really take to find product-market fit—and keep it as your business grows? In this conversation, Ryan Hogan shares lessons from scaling companies, evolving business models, and learning to listen to the market without losing direction.

He breaks down why services must be productized to scale, how AI is creating both opportunity and distraction, and why critical thinking is becoming one of the most valuable leadership skills today.

If you're building, leading, or trying to grow something meaningful, this episode will challenge how you think about strategy, execution, and what actually drives results.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KennyLange/podcasts

Website: https://howleadersthink.kennylange.com/

Ryan Hogan Resources

Website — https://talentharbor.com/

LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/

YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtRyIgFE14smkGlCVtwnhbw

Confessions of an EOS Implementer — https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/confessions-of-an-implementer/id1740510216

Confessions of a Vistage Chair — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-vistage-chair/id1872757018

Books Mentioned

Competing Against Luck — Clayton Christensen

Hashtags

#HowLeadersThink #ProductMarketFit #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

Les McKeown, Founder and CEO of Predictable Success, joins Kenny Lange to reveal the hidden patterns behind organizational growth. Drawing from his experience launching over 40 companies and advising global organizations, Les shares actionable insights on achieving sustainable success and leading teams through every stage of growth.

Whether you’re a business leader, nonprofit executive, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you navigate change, build high-performing teams, and keep your organization on the growth track. Tune in for a candid, human conversation that will challenge and inspire your leadership journey.

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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/

Les McKeown Resources

Website: https://PredictableSuccess.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3970027

Podcast: https://PredictableSuccess.com/podcast

Books Mentioned

Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization On the Growth Track – and Keeping It There - https://amzn.to/44sUtJV

The Synergist: How to Lead Your Team to Predictable Success - https://amzn.to/3TEUbt8

Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & intro

01:15 - Meet Les McKeown

03:10 - The Predictable Success framework

06:25 - Recognizing growth patterns

09:40 - Lessons from launching 40+ companies

12:55 - Building high-performing teams

16:20 - Navigating organizational change

19:35 - Common leadership pitfalls

22:50 - Nonprofit vs. business growth

26:05 - The Synergist mindset

29:30 - Advice for aspiring leaders

32:45 - Books and resources

35:00 - Final thoughts & takeaways

36:30 - Where to connect with Les

38:00 - Closing remarks

#HowLeadersThink #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship