Why Leaders Must Read and Write in a Digital World
In this episode, Kent Sanders, a ghostwriter and author, shares insights into the evolving landscape of reading, writing, and leadership in the age of AI. We explore the importance of human touch in content creation, the value of reading and writing for leaders, and tips for aspiring authors.
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Chapters
0:01 Intro: Kent Sanders on writing and leadership
2:17 The AI-written biography controversy
7:41 Why leaders should still write themselves
11:44 The human touch in content creation
15:16 Why reading and live connection still matter
17:08 Kent’s favorite books and daily reading habits
20:23 Lessons from the Bible on leadership
25:31 Faith, agency, and discernment
30:31 Inside Kent’s daily writer podcast
32:58 Common traps that keep people from writing
43:56 Ghostwriter vs. editor explained
48:35 A strange and rewarding author moment
51:30 Why putting ideas into the world matters
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Owner
Kent Sanders is a ghostwriter who helps CEOs, founders, and high-level leaders turn their ideas into powerful, high-impact books.
He has written or collaborated on dozens of books, including Your Book Means Business with Honorée Corder and The Faith of Elvis with Billy Stanley, Elvis Presley’s brother. He is also the author of The Artist’s Suitcase and 18 Words to Live By.
Kent is known for his ability to quickly understand complex ideas, capture a client’s voice, and guide the entire process from concept to completed manuscript with minimal time required from the client.
He lives near St. Louis with his family. Learn more at KentSanders.net.