The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

Ideas shape the world. If you're a leader, you need to be able to communicate your ideas effectively. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the book "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking" by Chris Anderson. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaki...

He had insatiable ambition and sacrificed countless lives and large amounts of money in his pursuit of power and success. Ultimately, his pride led to his undoing. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Napoleon: A Life" by Pau...

He ascended to the throne at age 17 and became a powerful monarch who is most (in)famous for having six wives and naming himself the head of the Church of England. He also had a penchant for beheading those who displeased him. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of King Henry VIII. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RE...

Taking on a new leadership role is challenging, especially when entering a messy situation. Maybe the previous leader was ineffective. Perhaps the organization is routinely underperforming.  Or maybe things are just not what they could be. Whatever the problem, one thing is clear: something needs to change. In this episode, Richard and Sam offer some guiding principles for leaders who need to turn...

In this episode Richard talks with retired Army Colonel Paul Linzey about his life as a military chaplain and his new book, 'Safest Place in Iraq.' DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Safest Place in Iraq" by Colonel Paul Linzey. Buy it here. UPCOMING EVENT: Registration is open for Blackaby Ministries' October...

An inheritance consists of the physical possessions we leave for our descendants, but a legacy is what we invest in them. In this episode, Richard and Sam talk to Rick Fisher about his new book, "From Generation to Generation: Building a Godly Legacy." Rick is the vice president of Blackaby Ministries International. The importance of building a godly legacy for his two daughters and five grandchil...

All leaders fall short sometimes. Great leaders learn from those experiences and come out the other side even stronger. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways leaders can learn from the failures they will inevitably experience. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. UPCOMING EVENT: Registration is open for Blackaby Ministries' October 26-28, 20...

Leaders have to know how to think, and reading can put you around the greatest minds in history. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the ways reading can enhance leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Developing the Leader within You" by John C. Maxwell. Find it here . "Spiritual Leadership: Princ...

Many dangerous influences today are seeking to tear down, silence, and destroy people, families, and organizations. Leaders must remain alert. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss what it means to be a spiritual watchman. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ezekiel 33 Upcoming Online Event:  Online Leadershi...

He came from a large, impoverished family and dropped out of school after 5 th grade. He went on to preach to more than 100 million people and become one of the greatest evangelists in history. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of D.L. Moody. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Upc...

Leaders are more vulnerable after a success than after a failure. Failure is humbling, but success fosters pride. In this episode, Richard and Sam continue to draw lessons from the life and leadership of the Old Testament prophet Elijah. If you haven't already, check out part one (episode 92), part two (episode 95), and part 3 (episode 104). DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to sup...

Christianity is the only major world religion with a chronic shortage of men.  In this episode, Richard discusses this gender imbalance with David Murrow, author of the bestselling book "Why Men Hate Going to Church." Murrow is not a pastor, professor or theologian. He's just a guy in the pews who noticed a disturbing trend: churches are losing their men and boys.  His efforts have spawned article...

In 1804, Lewis and Clark set out in canoes to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Everything went well until they hit the Rocky Mountains. At that point, they had three choices: they could quit, continue using ineffectual methods, or adapt. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss adaptive leadership and Tod Bolsinger's book "Canoeing The Mountains." DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and wan...

Serving performs. In this episode, Richard talks servant leadership, the challenges women leaders face, and weathering the pandemic with Cheryl Bachelder, former CEO of Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Bachelder has also held leadership positions at Yum! Brands, Domino's Pizza, RJR Nabisco, the Gillette Company, and Procter & Gamble. Today, she serves on boards, mentors CEOs, and invests in philan...

He was a man of small stature who graduated near the bottom of his class at West Point and got drummed out of the army due to his alcohol consumption. He went on to end to the Civil War and become the 18 th president of the United States. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss Ulysses S. Grant. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIO...

Excellence is the result of high intent. In this episode, Richard continues his conversation with Horst Schulze, founder and former CEO of the Capella Hotel Group and co-founder and former COO of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, as they discuss Schulze's new book, "Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise." If you missed it, be sure to go back and listen to...

He grew up in a small village in Germany at the start of WWII. When he was 11 years old, he knew he wanted to go into the hotel business, even though there wasn't a single hotel in his village. He went on to become the co-founder of one of the greatest luxury hotel companies in the world. In this episode, Richard talks leadership with Horst Schulze, the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Capella Ho...

Even God's premier servants get discouraged at times. But quitting makes an announcement that even God can't solve the problems in your life. In this episode, Richard and Sam continue their study of the prophet Elijah. If you haven't already, check out part 1 (episode 92) and part 2 (episode 95). DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIO...

"To God be the glory" is a frequent Christian catchphrase, but what does it truly mean? In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways leaders can glorify God. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Matthew 6:13 Isaiah 42:8 UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard Blackaby for a live devotional and Q&A every Tuesday morning at...

In this episode, Richard talks with entrepreneur, business leader and author, Mark McClain. Mark is the founder and CEO of SailPoint , a leader in the enterprise identity management market. Mark discusses his new book, Joy and Success at Work: Building Organizations That Don't Suck The Life Out of People , and shares insights on leadership from his more than 30-year career. DONATE: If you have enj...

Few things are more gratifying than nurturing a plant from seed to fruit. In this episode, Richard and Sam unpack six important lessons leaders can learn from gardening. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Blog Post: " The Leader as Gardener " by Richard Blackaby UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard Blackaby for a live...

Good leaders see things other people miss. In this special LIVE episode, Richard unpacks the five viewpoints of leaders. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Read Richard's blog post on " The Five Viewpoints of Leaders ." UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard Blackaby for a live devotional and Q&A every Tuesday morning a...

What do you do when the bad news keeps on coming? When all eyes turn to the leaders, they cannot afford to be unprepared. In this episode, Richard and Sam unpack 12 things leaders should do during a crisis. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. UPCOMING EVENTS: On May 11 at noon ET, we will be live streaming our 100 th episode of "The Richard Blackab...

The Church wasn't designed to save itself; it was designed to give itself away. In this episode, Richard sits down (virtually) with Jeff Christopherson, co-founder of the SEND institute, co-vocational pastor of The Sanctuary Oakville, and author of the new book Venal Dogmata , to discuss the future of the Church and how striving for preservation won't be enough. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this po...

He was born into a poor family, the illegitimate child of a publicly shamed mother in the West Indies. He grew up to become George Washington's right-hand man and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of Alexander Hamilton. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: "A...