The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

Every leader has to learn to navigate change. We’ll look at what we can learn about change from a college that installed blue artificial turf on their football field. What’s your blue turf moment? . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedu...

In this episode, J.R. unpacks the three primary areas of a leader’s time: think time, face time, and admin time. To be resilient in our leadership, we must think strategically about these three areas. They can have a dramatic impact on how you spend your time and how you lead. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free explorato...

One of the most important ways to remain resilient in our leadership is to have a rooted and ongoing prayer life. But sometimes prayer can feel complicated and dry. When we get to this point, one of the most important things we can do is simply be honest and succinct. Here J.R. shares some short prayers he’s learned to pray the past few years – what he calls Prayers Briefly Spoken. . . . Coaching...

On today’s episode, J.R. shares what he calls 3 Word Wisdom - little bits of valuable wisdom about life, faith, and leadership that are only three words long. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a y...

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 THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if...

On this episode we explore what sports can teach us about how we structure our teams and organizations. The context always determines the structure. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a young leade...

Resilient leaders must undergo paradigm shifts. And one of those shifts is to move from thinking like a mother to thinking like a midwife. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a young leader looking...

Leadership requires an immense amount of humility AND large doses of confidence. Finding the right balance requires a great deal of wisdom and discernment. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a youn...

Ever heard of the band The Velvet Underground? Most people haven’t. But the band’s influence is inspiring and gives us much to learn about when it comes to resilient leadership. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today....

You know that little voice in your head? Yeah, that one. As a leader it’s important we learn to harness that inner voice for good in order to help us navigate life and leadership with clarity, confidence, and consistency. On this episode we’ll learn how to harness that voice based on the research from author Ethan Kross’ book ‘Chatter.’ . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their lea...

On this episode, J.R. gets to (healthily) brag about what he sees in some of the great leaders he gets to serve in coaching, as well as challenge you to think through your shoutouts – the who, the what, and the how. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org...

Cynicism is the cultural air we breathe. It’s the spirit of the age. But it’s destructive and corrosive on our soul. Today we’ll explore the danger of cynicism and how to avoid being a cynical leader. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to sc...

Organizations and companies have board of directors. Have you ever thought about developing your own personal board of directors? J.R. talks about his own personal board of directors and the benefits of having one. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/...

Today we explore the story of an organization and its founders and how they have created a dynamic culture. In this episode we’ll explore the intentionality behind the minor league baseball team the Savannah Bananas. Trust us on this one: you don’t want to miss this! · ESPN article on the Bananas: https://africa.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/31589713/the-most-fun-at-ballpark-mlb-learn-savannah-b...

On this episode J.R. shares about the crucial practice of engaging in personal off-site days – why it’s important, and how & when to do it. . . . Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a young leader loo...

It was Peter Drucker who said, “ The leader of the past may have been the one who offered all the right answers, but the leader of the future will be the one who asks all the right questions.” On this REBOOT episode, J.R. talks about one of his favorite topics: question-asking. He unpacks why leaders must lead with questionable influence; they must be the kinds of leaders who ask the best question...

Leadership experts talk a lot about why we do things. They talk about what we do. They talk about how we do them. But we don’t spend very much time talking about WHEN we do things. Today we look at the connection between resiliency and when we engage in various activities based on Daniel Pink’s masterful book. When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing (Daniel Pink) https://www.amazon.com/When...

J.R. explores inversion thinking, developed by Carl Jacobi and made famous by Charlie Munger. Inversion thinking (also known as backward thinking) takes us through the backdoor of our thinking to help us arrive at a better, more robust understanding. It also helps us when we disagree with others in conversation. Link to read more about Charlie Munger’s approach to inversion thinking: https://www.m...

Who is the hardest person you will ever lead? It will always be yourself. Today we look at how our resilience in leadership is determined not on our good days, but on our bad days. *** Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today...

In 2016, Jim Ryan delivered a commencement speech that went viral – and then turned it into a book. He shared the 5 questions graduates should ask frequently throughout their lifetime. We’ll look at the questions – and then J.R. submits his own set of questions. *** Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call?...

Coaching is THE number one way people grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today. And if you are a young leader looking to take your leadership to the next level in 2024 – or you know of young leaders who do - check out this link to apply: https://www.kairospartner...

Banter is not a word we use regularly, but when it comes to leadership, we need to learn to value it more. Banter in leadership can help us to connect deeper with others and remind others (and ourselves) to not take ourselves too seriously. Leadership about trust – and trust is about connection. And one of the ways to create connection is through appropriate banter. _________ Want to see your lead...

A new year brings new goals, ideas, projects, and opportunities. And if we are not careful, it also brings unnecessary expectations and pressures to get everything done in the first week back. We don’t need to try and boil the ocean this week. We just need to get a few things done by Friday. _________ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a weekl...

On this episode we’ll unpack some of the treasures found in Amy Edmondson’s new book ‘Right Kind of Wrong’ and tease out the implications for leaders when it comes to failing correctly. _________ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a weekly newsletter called 5 Things In 5 Minutes designed to help leaders and their teams grow. Click the link at...

On this episode J.R. engaged in real talk – he speaks honestly about what we hear in our heads when we fail. _____ If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter Connect with J.R. Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.org Contact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact **Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On...