The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

On today’s episode J.R. talks about how we need to celebrate our favorite mistakes in leadership, not hide them. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbri...

On today’s episode J.R. talks about a key insight he gleaned from Andy Crouch’s new book the Life We’re Longing For – that leaders need to understand the significant difference between making an impact and having influence. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a f...

Today we do a deep dive – but for only a few brief moments – on the concept of family systems theory. It might sound boring on the surface, but it’s fascinating and significant in understanding how teams of people work. On this episode we’ll explore how to be a non-anxious presence and a self-differentiated leader, all the while avoiding emotional regression in the systems we lead. Because it’s a...

In New Orleans there is a French-Creole word called lagniappe (“lan-yap”) which means “a little something extra.” Today we’ll explore how we can live into the laigniappe posture as leaders – and how that can bless others. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a fre...

Okay, I admit: I haven’t read LOTR. But there is an important part of the story that has always stayed with me that has significant implications for how we serve and lead. In fact, I think it’s the most overlooked part of the entire book. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested...

If we are to lead effectively we’ll have to walk in other people’s shoes. We know this adage well, but what kind of shoes do people actually wear? What stories do people believe they finding themselves in? Today we’ll look at the 6 stories people believe they’re in from thinking and author (and J.R.’s friend) Marty Solomon. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection i...

On this episode, J.R. shares where he’s been wrong about leadership – and where he’s changed his mind about leadership over time. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or...

Leadership has many benefits, but it’s also fraught with stress, hardship, suffering, and setbacks. So, what happens when those come? How do we handle them well – and what are the destructive stress outlets we would be wise to avoid? We’ll explore some of those on this episode. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health...

On this episode, J.R. unpacks the principles from a valuable book, ‘The Power of Full Engagement’ and how we must think about energy management more than time management. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check o...

J.R. returns with Volume 4 of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session,...

It’s easy to assume we know what’s best for those we lead. But we all know what happens when we assume… J.R, shares 2 simple questions you can ask regularly of those you lead (especially those who report to you) to know how to best lead and serve. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re in...

If we want to lead people effectively we have to know what stories they believe they are in. Today we explore what those stories are so we can better serve and lead others. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check...

We know it’s baseball season, but today J.R. talks about quarterbacks – and what we can learn about their pocket presence. How do leaders lead when they are under pressure? We’ll unpack that on this episode. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartners...

On this episode J.R. shares the amazingly insightful resource from Daniel Goleman on the 6 Leadership Styles – and then shares how you can utilize those styles in the various situations of your life and leadership. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairosp...

It’s March Madness season, one of the best times of the year for sports fans. But it also gives us the opportunity to learn something significant about how to remain resilient in leadership. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact...

Today we go back into the archives and bring out one of our valuable episodes in the past. What if the most impactful act of leadership you engaged in this week (or any week) took less than five minutes and it didn’t require a lot of mental energy or deep thinking – would you do it? Today we explore a simple practice that makes a huge difference in people’s lives. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to...

J.R. returns with another episode of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for youWe hope you can find a nugget or two to help you grow in your leadership. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure explorat...

Leaders need examples, models from other leaders, to show us the way. Today we’ll look at three biblical leaders – Samson, Saul, and Samuel – from the Old Testament and tease out what we can learn from them. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartners...

It’s been said, “leaders are readers.” So, what are you reading? And more importantly how do you decide what to read? On this episode, J.R. unpacks the filter by which he decides what to read and encourages you to develop your own framework or decision tree to answering those questions. _____ If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.o...

We’re surrounded by noise and distractions. Today we’ll explore 9 practices we can engage in to help push back the noise and be focused in our life and leadership. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kai...

Many leaders sit around and wait for permission to try things or wait for others to make the first move. Today we explore the important topic of taking initiative and making bold proposals. It requires courage, but it’s worth it. Just ask. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching sessi...

We all have patterns to our lives. But how intentional are yours? We’ll explore the importance of daily rituals and how you can implement them into your routine for maximum effectiveness and presence. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.or...

Effective leaders are reflective leaders – and one of the best ways to do that is to have a commonplace notebook. A commonplace book has been around for centuries and has helped leaders, creatives, and thinkers sharpen and hold their ideas. And it can help your leadership as well. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a f...

On this episode, J.R. unpacks the 10 crucial areas of a leader’s life – something he is sharing as he teaches in the Master of Leadership program at Taylor University. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs...

Effective leadership involves both plumbing and poetry. Today we’ll unpack these two important metaphors from author James March. . . . Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t...