Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

In order to achieve sustainable success, leaders must proactively evaluate and improve their systems. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results. Discover the importance of regular audits, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement rather than reactive crisis management. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great leaders know that productivity starts with strong systems. These systems shape your culture, influence behaviors, and determine results. In this episode, I discuss practical ways to create and monitor effective systems in your organization. Here's what we cover in this episode:  (0:00) Intro (3:16) Why systems control behaviors  (9:30) Three key questions to see the systems in your organization  (14:48) The relationship between organizational systems and organizational culture  (16:36) Questions to ask that reinforce the behaviors you want  (22:20) Maintaining systems Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3PhWUXp  Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering 10 Tactics to Boost Productivity. This toolkit will give you practical strategies to maximize your productivity. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free e-book.  Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one enjoys failure, but what if there was a way to get a positive return on your failure? In this episode from 2022 New York Times bestselling author, John Maxwell, and I discuss the importance of embracing failure and how to leverage it for overall success. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial Website: andystanley.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legacy matters more than reputation because legacy has to do with ultimate over immediate. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now. Learn how investing in others is the ultimate mark of a leader as we explore lessons learned from great leaders who left a lasting impact—and warnings from those who didn’t. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legacy is an ongoing process that is built daily, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss the practical steps leaders can take today to build their legacy. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0.00) - Intro (0.45) - Legacy defined (9.00) - What legacy requires (22.50) - The practical steps to build your legacy now Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3V8S1Dd Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50ASLP and use code 50aslp to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every leader can grow beyond driving performance and business success and create a deep sense of community. In this episode from 2021 Sangram Vajre and I discuss the framework for building a culture of "belongship" in any organization. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial Website: andystanley.com Where to find Sangram: Instagram: @sangramvajre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a balance between individual rights and personal responsibility. In this special episode I discuss why our nation's future depends not just on our rights, but on how we choose to exercise those rights for the common good. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disagreement is inevitable, but division is a choice. In this episode I discuss how even while navigating yet another heated election season, there is a path through the turmoil. We can bridge our differences and make a real impact without falling into the traps of division and fear. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (0:43) - Today's political climate (2:12) - The way forward (5:15) - The optimal environment for problem-solving (8:00) The choice we have Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3AlJDJi Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One key to achieving entrepreneurial success is clearly defining and articulating the win both personally and professionally. In this episode from 2021, Sangram Vajre and I discuss six must-have elements to help you define your wins and create a successful organization. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial Website: andystanley.com Where to find Sangram: Instagram: @sangramvajre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone wants their team to win. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Creating High-Performance Teams. Learn how to capitalize on opportunities and take advantage of your personal strengths in order provide the greatest value to your team. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building high-performance teams begins with understanding your organization’s “what” and “why” and then finding the right people to drive them forward. In this episode I discuss the four essential ingredients to building high-performance teams. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (11:59) - Positioning high-performance people for maximum impact (21:15) - Clarifying the organization's "what" and "why" (26:33) - Organizing to the "what" (30:01) - Orchestrating and evaluating everything Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3ztHjzK Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doing your best work begins by scheduling your highest priority tasks in the 3-5 hour window when your natural energy levels are highest. In this episode from 2021, Carey Nieuwhof and I discuss how to avoid stress and find a rhythm that will help you thrive. Original episode title: "Working at Your Best" The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial Website: andystanley.com Where to find Carey: Instagram: @careynieuwhof See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have the capacity to achieve greater things in life. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. Discover how embracing discomfort and seeking out coaches can unlock your potential and elevate you to the next level. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and achieve greater things in life by tackling the challenges that push you forward. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, New York Times bestseller, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our hidden potential and achieve greater things. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro(5:35) - The Role Character Development Plays in the Process of Unlocking Potential(10:30) - Importance of Asking for Advice vs Feedback(19:35) - The Role of Coaches and Mentors(27:05) - Balancing Excellence and Perfection Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3XmC1yS Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free Leadership Toolkit. This toolkit will help you delegate the details, unleash your productivity, and take your leadership to the next level. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free Leadership Toolkit. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority. In this episode from 2020, I explore the tricky relationship between responsibility and authority. Special thanks to Ledbury who creates made-to-order shirts that fit better, feel better, and last longer. Go to ledbury.com/andy and use code "ANDYSHIRT" for 25% off your first shirt. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have different tolerance levels for managing tensions. Leaders must recognize both their personal capacity and others' capacity for managing tension. In this REVERB episode, we dive into last week's episode, Managing Organizational Tension, and discuss the responsibility leaders have to help others understand what tensions should be managed and what problems should be solved. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “problems that need to be solved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.” Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (1:40) - Why organizational tension is natural and necessary (5:35) - The difference between problems that need to be solved and tensions that need to be managed (16:05) - Three ways leaders can determine whether a situation is a tension to manage rather than a problem to solve (21:22) - The role of leaders in managing organizational tension Download the application guide: andystanley.com/podcast/managing-organizational-tension Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free Leadership Toolkit. This toolkit will help you delegate the details, unleash your productivity, and take your leadership to the next level. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free Leadership Toolkit. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workforce, and each brings its own set of experiences and expectations to the marketplace. In order to work better together, we have to understand one another. In this episode from 2019, we discuss how leaders can leverage the strengths of each generation when building productive organizational teams. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two approaches to leadership: Trust & Inspire and Command & Control. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Stephen Covey on the Future of Leadership, and unpack how a Trust & Inspire leader can get the best out of people. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has changed, but the leadership landscape is stuck in old ways that no longer work. But there is a fresh approach that empowers teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world. New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Stephen Covey shares what the future of great leadership looks like in an evolving marketplace. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (07:25) - Command and Control vs Trust and Inspire Leadership Styles (13:45) - The Three Stewardships of Leadership (28:20) - The Five Barriers Leaders Face Download the application guide: https://andystanley.com/podcast/ Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free Leadership Toolkit. This toolkit will help you delegate the details, unleash your productivity, and take your leadership to the next level. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free Leadership Toolkit. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping and listening to the people around you. In this episode from 2013, I discuss how you can create systems that incorporate listening into the organization. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Rise Up and Lead Well. In this resource, you will learn how leveraging an assistant can maximize your time, helpful for any rising leader ready to elevate their productivity and focus on what matters most. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rigorous and ongoing evaluation is the main ingredient in creating an organization that is constantly improving. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Gaining and Sustaining Momentum, and discuss the role evaluation plays and practical ways to implement evaluation in your organization. Special thanks to Ledbury who creates made-to-order shirts that fit better, feel better, and last longer. Go to ledbury.com/andy and use code "ANDYSHIRT" for 25% off your first shirt. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successful leaders gain and sustain momentum through three components: new, improved, and improving. In this episode, I explain more. Here's what we cover: (0:00) - Intro (2:10) - Why Momentum is Emotional (3:06) - The Test for Leaders When Momentum Slips Away (8:29) - Formula to Momentum (9:40) - New (21:15) - Improved (23:50) - Improving (27:55) - Inhibitors to Momentum Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4eeyyJp Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective communication requires clear messaging. People will not move into confusion, but they will follow clarity. In this episode from 2018, Donald Miller and I discuss the clarifying questions to ask as you prepare your messaging. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Rise Up and Lead Well. In this resource, you will learn how leveraging an assistant can maximize your time, helpful for any rising leader ready to elevate their productivity and focus on what matters most. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective communicators—supercommunicators—know that instead of talking at or to someone, they must talk with someone. If a leader doesn't get this right, you talk but don't communicate. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode The Power of Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg. Other resources mentioned: Mastering Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen Mastering Communication with John Maxwell Communication Masterclass The Colorworks Group helps you get your words right the first time. Learn how your wiring influences your communication through corporate training, digital assessments, and books. Find all the ways The Colorworks Group can improve your communication at thecolorworksgroup.com. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg shares what he means by the term "supercommunicator" and what it takes to become one by unlocking the secret power of connection. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (07:20) - The Goal of Communication (09:12) - The Three Kinds of Conversations (9:30) - The Matching Principle (11:05) - Four Rules About Conversations (28:30) - How to Make the Rules Basic Life Skills Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3QqlCFW Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The harsh reality of leadership is that the more successful you are, the less accessible you become. Common dilemmas are deciding who gets your time, when they get it, and how much they get. In this episode from 2012, I discuss how to manage these tensions. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Rise Up and Lead Well. In this resource, you will learn how leveraging an assistant can maximize your time, helpful for any rising leader ready to elevate their productivity and focus on what matters most. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders not only have to give the gift of trust, but they must also give the gift of trustworthiness. In this REVERB episode, we dig into this idea from last week's episode The Importance of Trust in Leadership, and what this practically looks like in organizational life. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When there are gaps between what we expect people to do and what they actually do, we should choose to fill those gaps with trust rather than suspicion. In this episode, I explain why. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3x884YI Here's what we cover in this episode: -How gaps happen -How leaders choose what goes in those gaps -Developing the discipline of filling those gap -Why we tend to choose suspicion over trust -Effects of distrust -Benefits of extending trust -What to do when someone continues to create a gap between what we expect and what we experience -Four commitments leaders should make to their direct reports We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I reveal the two best-kept leadership secrets that may surprise you in this episode from 2010. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happiness is a direction, not a destination. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode The Blueprint to Happiness with Arthur Brooks with steps to help you become a happier leader. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happiness expert Arthur Brooks shares the blueprint for leaders to build a happier life. Arthur is a New York Times bestseller and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic where he writes the popular weekly column “How to Build a Life.” Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4bSn9gP Here's what we cover in this episode: -What every person needs to understand to become happier -The key to emotional self-management -Four areas to focus on to get happier -Three actionable steps to get happier Listen to the From Strength to Strength episode. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The key to successful leadership is having a courageous business plan that leads to a daring destination—and then humbly coming alongside the team to get there. In this episode from 2016, Cheryl Bachelder and I discuss practical steps to guide you toward your daring destination. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing the direction an organization is heading in is difficult. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode Leading Toward a Preferred Destination with steps to help you go from where you are to where you want to be. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Direction, not intention, determines your destination. In this episode, I share how to go from where you are to where you want to be. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3Otwq4X Here's what we cover in this episode: -The Principle of the Path -How to ensure you’re on the right path to your success -The responsibility each of us has for our own choices, lives, and leadership -Staying on the right path, even amid obstacles and setbacks -What to do when you realize you’ve stepped on the wrong path -How The Principle of the Path applies organizationally Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If leaders stand in one place long enough, the organization will eventually organize around them. In this episode from 2014, I discuss three contributing factors to strategic presence and how to ensure it doesn't become a problem. Thank you to our partner, Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/ASLPFree and use code "ASLPFree" for FREE breakfast for life (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). One breakfast item per box while the subscription is active. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employees walk through four emotional states during a leadership transition. Join me on this REVERB episode as we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode Leading Through Leadership Transitions with Gavin Adams. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we ignore what people feel during a leadership transition, we cannot effectively lead them into and through the transition. In this episode, Gavin Adams and I discuss how to effectively navigate the employee journey. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/483mkzv Here's what we cover in this episode: - What you inherit transitioning into a leadership role - The emotional side of a leadership transition - The four emotional states of a transition - Why leaders must try to understand people, where they are, and what they are feeling Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goal setting in the life of a leader is imperative for successful leadership; however, it’s always a mistake to decide what you are going to do before you determine who you want to be. Learn more in this episode from 2013. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding emotions is a critical part of mastering difficult conversations. Dig deeper into this crucial part of last week’s podcast episode on Mastering Difficult Conversations on this REVERB episode. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mastering difficult conversations involves going beyond your own perspective to understand what each person in the conversation sees, feels, and leaves unspoken. Sheila Heen and I discuss how. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/483mkzv Here's what we cover in this episode: - The three layers of a difficult conversation - What workplace problems often originate from - Why owning your contribution to the problem up front is the best way to avoid the blame game - How to prepare to have a difficult conversation - Why having difficult conversations isn’t a bad thing Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Power of Productivity. In this resource, you will learn how to refocus and implement efficient strategies so you can get back to what you do best. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this rebroadcasted episode from 2015, Joel Thomas and I discuss why openhanded leadership is about modeling and creating culture. One of the most difficult places to maintain openhanded leadership is when key employees make the decision to leave the organization. Leaders must prioritize the person over the organization. Joel Thomas returned to North Point Ministries in Sept. 2021 as Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church, a role he continues to serve in. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode on The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership. These conversations are designed to help leaders go even further, faster. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I discuss why exceptional leadership starts with leading the person in the mirror. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3QFQDWF Here's what we cover in this episode: There is a way to be successful in both building your character and organization. Self-leadership is the key to sustained influence. Self-leadership is the key to sustained performance. How to lead yourself first: Align your actions to your values. Three decisions to help leaders improve their self-leadership. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Power of Productivity. In this resource, you will learn how to refocus and implement efficient strategies so you can get back to what you do best. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn to confront challenges and maintain trust when things don't go as expected in this episode from 2016 with Andy's mentor, Charlie Renfroe. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode on Evolving Your Leadership Competencies with David Roberts. These conversations are designed to help leaders go even further, faster. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, David Roberts and I discuss how successful leaders develop personal habits to ensure they continuously grow and evolve their leadership competencies. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3PAyrMp Here's what we cover in this episode: Looking to your past to establish principles “Borrowing” from your mentors Moving beyond your comfort zone Increasing clarity Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Power of Productivity. In this resource, you will learn how to refocus and implement efficient strategies so you can get back to what you do best. Get your free resource today. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, I discussed why successful leaders always seek to understand the "why" behind the "what" and that it is essential for leaders to be learners. The only way to learn is to ask questions. There are six questions that are still relevant and important for organizations to ask today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2016, I discussed why a fundamental mandate for every leader is to continually challenge the status quo. In 2023, it is equally essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode celebrating 15 years of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast. These conversations are designed to help leaders go even further, faster. Thank you to this month's REVERB sponsor, A Book in a Weekend with Tim Elmore and Sangram Vajre. If you think you've got a book in you, visit https://www.abookinaweekend.com/ for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.