Leading with Brain Science and Biblical Purpose (w/ Kim Hanson)
On this episode, Darren sits down with LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson to discuss the Kingdom impact made through LearningRx’s 178 brain training centers around the world.
Kim Hanson serves as CEO of LearningRx, which now has 178 centers in 45 countries. With a heart for impact, Kim equips professionals, educators, and parents to unlock God-given potential through cognitive skills training that transforms real-life performance. A former inner-city educator, Certified Franchise Executive, and co-author of Unlock the Einstein Inside, she blends business leadership with mission-driven purpose. Kim is passionate about mentoring the next generation and advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She and her husband, Dr. Wayne Hanson, have been married over 25 years and are raising four children together.
Key Takeaways 💡
- Faith integration in business begins with intentional alignment and visible values. Kim Hanson openly integrates prayer, shared values, and servant leadership into LearningRx’s culture, demonstrating that faith in business is not forced proclamation but consistent alignment between belief and action By framing the company as God’s and seeking daily wisdom, she models stewardship over ownership, shaping a culture rooted in purpose rather than profit alone.
- Targeted cognitive training unlocks confidence, grit, and long-term transformation. LearningRx strengthens seven underlying cognitive skills such as attention, processing speed, and memory through structured, personalized exercises that begin at a person’s point of difficulty. By working specifically on weaknesses, students not only improve performance but also develop resilience and confidence, often reshaping how they see their potential and future possibilities
- Mission-driven leadership combined with strategic foresight sustains impact. Eighteen months before COVID, LearningRx proactively developed online delivery systems, enabling the company to retain 89% of students during shutdowns and continue serving families globally. This preparation reflected disciplined focus on mission and a willingness to say no to distractions, demonstrating how clarity of purpose and operational excellence work together to advance long-term vision
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