How John Hofmann Thinks About Allowing Employees to Bring Their Authentic Selves to Work

How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange

Kenny Lange engages in an introspective conversation with John Hofmann, diving deep into the impact of capitalism on individuals and the importance of prioritizing experiences over material possessions. John shares his personal journey from humble beginnings in Detroit to becoming a successful marketer and community advocate. He emphasizes the transformative power of servant leadership, empowering his neurodiverse team, and fostering a culture of growth and empathy. Through his own challenges and triumphs, John illustrates the significance of checking in with oneself and loved ones, and the potential for positive change in the face of systemic issues. This thought-provoking episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to align their professional aspirations with personal growth and meaningful contributions to society.

Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:

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

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

* Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2tlZXAtcmlzaW5nLXdpdGgta2VubnktbGFuZ2U=

* Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b13c5d64-50db-4626-9685-c356116ec54b

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

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

John Hofmann Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hofmann-john/
My favorite non-profit, Urban Seed: https://urbanseed.info/
Website: https://tryfusionmarketing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TryFusionMarketing/

#nonprofitleadership #neurodiversity #leadershipdevelopment

• (00:00) - Overcoming poverty, shaping business, and helping community.
• (03:48) - People's response to hardships shapes their outlook.
• (08:48) - Struggles lead to strength, resilience shapes you.
• (09:54) - Story about overcoming challenges, finding motivation, resilience.
• (13:43) - Personal growth led to change in leadership.
• (16:20) - Discovering neurodiversity transformed my approach to work.
• (22:29) - Enjoyed variety of businesses on agency side.
• (23:26) - Flat hierarchy, staff collaboration and delegated tasks.
• (28:23) - Recognize need to slow down and reflect.
• (32:21) - Questioning societal expectations in pursuit of values.
• (35:18) - Encourage donations, connect with John, pay it forward.
• (36:17) - Change your thinking to lead differently. Goodbye.