The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

There are must too many books in the world… so how are we to decide what to read – and what to ignore? _____ 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 a Limb...

On this episode we explore a story from Greek mythology of the differing approaches of Odysseus and Jason and the Argonauts – and how they can teach us about how we live and lead. The choose of escape or delight. How will you live and lead? _________ 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 t...

We often hear of leaders who rise to the occasion, to meet the big moment head-on, who overcome the challenge in front of them… and then crash and burn afterward. On this episode, J.R. explores how leaders can respond after the Big Moment to remain healthy and resilient. _________ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a weekly newsletter called 5...

Every leader must engage in learning. But resilient leaders must also engage in unlearning and new learning. But as we’ll see in this episode, there are two primary anxieties that come with it – and resilient leaders must have the courage to face those anxieties head-on. _________ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a weekly newsletter called 5...

Leaders are expected to cast vision. Sure, that’s great – but how do we do that effectively? What do we need to keep in mind as we are creating and communicating that vision? Here we talk about what happens before vision, what you do with vision, and the three mental models to utilize in communicating that vision. _________ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I p...

Today we look at an ecological term and how it can take us a great deal about healthy leadership. _____ 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 www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m [2] For daily leadership content for you and your team follo...

As leaders we can easily assume that people know we appreciate their efforts. But you know what happens when we assume. Leaders should be thanking machines of the people around us. Here are four ridiculously practical ways we can grow to show appreciation to others. _____ Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a weekly newsletter called 5 Things I...

We all know the metaphor about putting the big rocks in the bucket first. But it’s flawed and unrealistic. And today we’re going to explore why it’s wrong and what we can do about it to live as a values-focused leader. _____ 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 t...

We know that listening is important. So why are so few people good listeners? On this podcast we talk about something Kate Murphy points out in her book, ‘You’re Not Listening’: shift responses and support responses. Engaging in one and not the other keeps us from being conversational narcissists. . . . Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I personally write a wee...

We’ve most likely all heard of a post-mortem exercise. But have you and your team ever conducted a pre-mortem exercise? It can provide valuable clarity to you and how you should lead moving forward. . . . Want to see your leadership enhanced on a daily basis? Here’s how: [1] I write a weekly newsletter called 5 Things In 5 Minutes designed to help leaders and their teams grow. Click the link at ww...

One of the more resilient leaders in U.S. presidential history is Teddy Roosevelt. TR is known for a great deal of things, but maybe most poignant to resilient leadership was his insatiable desire to be engaged in life-long learning. . . . 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 lead...

Feedback is the breakfast of champions. And yet, so few leaders utilize it to their advantage. It’s a tool, but it’s tragically underutilized. On this episode, we dive into the reasons why feedback is so important. We’ll also explore the 5 fundamental elements every leader must wrestle with when it comes to feedback. . . . Want to see your leadership grow in this next season? Here’s how you can ha...

We often hear the question, “Who’s the smartest person in the room?” But if you’re always the smartest person in the room you’re in the wrong room. On this episode, we look at an article by Raven Ishak on how to assess who actually is the smartest person in the room. . . . Feeling stuck in your leadership and aren’t sure how to move forward? That’s what we do – help leaders move forward in their l...

Social media is like fire. It holds immense power and can be used positive or negatively. On this episode, J.R. unpacks 8 questions that ever leader must ask regarding their social media engagement and use. . . . Ever thought about growing in your leadership through leadership coaching? Try it. We always offer a free exploratory coaching session with one of our experienced Kairos Partnerships coac...

As we are about to enter into a new season, it’s important to step back and ask: “What season am I right now and how do I steward this season well?” . . . Ever thought about growing in your leadership through leadership coaching? Try it. We always offer a free exploratory coaching session with one of our experienced Kairos Partnerships coaches. Just log onto www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to...

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. . . . Ever thought about growing in your leadership through leadership coaching? Try it. We always offer a free exploratory coaching session with one of our experienced K...

On this episode, J.R. unpacks what coaching is, how it’s different than mentoring and counseling, and how it’s been helpful in the lives of so many leaders (including his own life). . . . If you’re interested in participating in a free exploratory coaching session with one of our experienced Kairos Partnerships coaches, log onto www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to get started. **Resilient Leade...

On this episode, we go into the vault and re-air an episode that listeners have found extremely helpful. Today we look at navigating the 4 domains of leadership strength in the life of a leader. . . . Are you facing complex challenges in your leadership? That’s why we exist – to help leaders just like you overcome those unique leadership challenges. If you’re interested in participating in a free...

On this episode, J.R. gets personal and expresses his deep gratitude for leaders (like you!) who remain faithful and continue to serve with courage and hope, even when they don’t feel like it. . . . Feeling stuck and want to get unstuck in your leadership? That’s why we exist – to help leaders just like you. If you’re interested in participating in a free exploratory coaching session with one of o...

On this episode J.R. discusses the difference between arrogance and insecurity and how appropriate confidence is gentle. And gentleness in our leadership is a gift to everyone we interact with. . . . Feeling stuck and want to get unstuck in your leadership? That’s why we exist – to help leaders just like you. If you’re interested in participating in a free exploratory coaching session with one of...

J.R. tells the story of the time he bought a red Jeep Cherokee – and how on the very next day, everyone else in town did the same thing! He explores the Baader-Meinhoff principle and how it applies to your leadership. . . . Feeling stuck and want to get unstuck in your leadership? That’s why we exist – to help leaders just like you. If you’re interested in participating in a free exploratory coach...

Who do you think the greatest competition is for Southwest Airlines or Gatorade and Netflix? It’s not what you think. On this episode we will explore the importance of knowing who our competition truly is – because in knowing who or what it is, it focuses you on what you’re after. . . . Feeling stuck and want to get unstuck in your leadership? That’s why we exist – to help leaders just like you. I...

Is the word ‘habit’ positive or negative to you? As we’ve talked on the podcast before, cultivating healthy habits is the compound interest of life. Today we talk about a legendary coach who instilled micro habits with his players on the first day of practice. . . . If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or ema...

Today we talk about two things that few people do, but are so crucial to leadership that I call them superpowers. You want to increase your leadership noticeably? Just be committed to following up and following through. It’s not very sexy, but they are irreplaceable to effective leadership. And it doesn’t need to take a lot of time or energy – just intentionality. . . . If you’re interested in sec...

On this episode we unpack the fantastic mental model created by Mike Foster in his book The  Seven Primal Questions. This framework is truly a game changer. We’ll then help you discern which one is the driving question of your life to help you lead yourself and others more effectively and with greater awareness. . . . If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session...