Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

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 applicatio...

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 ca...

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 Commun...

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 Ru...

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 lev...

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:/...

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 t...

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...

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 B...

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...

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...

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/3R...

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...

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). On...

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 t...

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 leade...

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_stan...

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 S...

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 co...

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...

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 Twi...

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...

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: @AndyStanleyOffi...

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 Stan...

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...