Episode 53

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21st Aug 2024

How Lisa Sharapata Thinks About Leadership and Self-Deception

Kenny Lange sits down with Lisa Sharapata, CMO of the Arbinger Institute, for an insightful conversation on the importance of mindsets in leadership. They look into recent research on workplace culture, emphasizing the impact of the pandemic and the toxic environments in the tech industry. Lisa explains the difference between inward and outward mindsets, highlighting how understanding others' challenges can transform team performance and inclusion. They discuss psychological safety, its role in fostering innovation, and the need for cultural shifts towards cooperation and curiosity. Lisa also shares key areas leaders should focus on for organizational transformation and offers invaluable resources for driving change.

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Lisa Sharapata Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasharapata/
Book: https://bit.ly/LeadershipandSelfDeception
Website: https://arbinger.com/
New research on Workplace Culture: https://bit.ly/NewresearchonWorkplaceCulture


#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #CMOInsights #PsychologicalSafety #MindsetMatters

  • (00:00) - Workforce culture problems highlighted during Covid.
  • (04:24) - Arbinger defines culture as human interaction impact.
  • (08:10) - International business contrasts US hustle culture and vacation.
  • (11:16) - Issues with board, symptoms not culture addressed.
  • (15:26) - Do I truly care about others' feelings?
  • (20:42) - Transformation often comes when at rock bottom.
  • (25:13) - Focusing on key areas for organizational transformation.
  • (27:39) - Inclusive environment fosters innovation and engagement.
  • (30:46) - Free research report, multiple links, new book.
  • (34:23) - Encouragement to support and share leadership content.
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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.