The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

Given the choice, is it better to take a position over from a successful leader or from an unsuccessful leader? Following in the footsteps of a great leader can be intimidating. On the other hand, bad leaders often leave big messes behind for their successors to address. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the challenges leaders experience when they step into their predecessors' shoes. UPCOMI...

In this episode, Richard and Sam tackle an important question submitted by podcast listener Braydon: "How can a leader live a balanced life of work and home? As I read and learn about leaders, I can't help but notice all the time and effort they have to put in to be successful. I love my family and would never want to neglect them for long periods of time. I could understand leaving occasionally b...

He was a frail child with severe asthma, bad eyesight, and an irritating voice. He went on to become one of the most highly esteemed American presidents of all time. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. RESOURCES: "T.R.: The Last Romantic" by H. W. Brands. Find it here .  UPCOMING EVENTS: Join leaders across the country for a devotional conference...

In this episode, Sam asks Richard why he got into leadership, what inspires him and what would he tell his younger self. Richard also answers a listener question. NEXT BOOK REVIEW BOOK: Grab your copy of 'Originals' by Adam Grant here. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard Blackaby at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove near Asheville, NC on April 6-8, 2020. Register here. CONNECT: Follow Richard...

In today's episode, Richard shares some practical tips to help leaders get things done. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join leaders across the country for a devotional conference call with Richard and Workforce Ministries on October 9th from 7:30am to 8:15am EST. More info here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at  www.richardblackaby.com . Sen...

Even great leaders will inevitably experience disappointments.  In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways leaders can manage their discouragement when things don't go their way. UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Rich...

Though he grew up in relative poverty, he served in the army, fought for 10 years without ever losing a battle, and ended up becoming one of the finest generals England ever produced. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of the Duke of Marlborough Video of Richard at Blenheim Palace RESOURCES: "Marlborough: His Life and Times" by Winston Churchill. Find it here (Vol. 1)...

In this episode, Richard reviews the leadership book Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership  by Gary McIntosh and Samuel Rima.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at  www.richardblackaby.com ....

In this episode, Richard looks at Psalms 1 and shares the do's and don't's of being blessed leader. UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at  www.richardblackaby.com . Send questions to  podcast@b...

In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss what it means to be a humble leader, the dangers of pride, and how to cultivate humility in your leadership. UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at  www....

Sometimes there are problems that need to be solved. Other times, there are evil forces at work. In this episode, Richard discusses how leaders can recognize the difference between problems that have a solution and evil that must be addressed. UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow...

In this episode, Richard discusses the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, a five-star general and the 34 th US president. RESOURCES: "Eisenhower: Soldier and President" by Stephen E. Ambrose. Find it here . UPCOMING EVENTS: Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, November 4-6, 2019. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Foll...

Leaders often see things the way they want them to be, not the way they are. But in order to be successful, leaders must face reality. In this episode, Richard discusses the book "The Character of Leadership" by Michael Jinkins and Deborah Bradshaw Jinkins. RESOURCES: "The Character of Leadership: Political Realism and Public Virtue in Nonprofit Organizations" by Michael Jinkins and Deborah Bradsh...

In this episode, Richard and Sam conclude the "Experiencing God" miniseries by discussing Reality #7: You come to know God by experience as you obey Him and He accomplishes His work through you. RESOURCES: "Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God" by Henry and Richard Blackaby. Find it here . "Unlimiting God: Increasing Your Capacity to Experience the Divine" by Richard Blackaby. Find...

In this episode, Richard and Sam continue the "Experiencing God" miniseries by discussing Reality #6: You must make major adjustments in your life in order to follow God. RESOURCES: Next Book Club Pick: "The Character of Leadership: Political Realism and Public Virtue in Nonprofit Organizations" by Michael Jinkins and Deborah Bradshaw Jinkins. Find it here . "Spiritual Leadership Coaching" by Rich...

This week, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of C.H. Spurgeon, a man whom many people consider to be the most influential evangelical preacher of all time. RESOURCES: "Spurgeon: Prince of Preachers," by Lewis Drummond. Find it here . UPCOMING EVENT: Join Richard for the next quarterly marketplace ministries conference call, July 10 th at 7:30am EST. Telephone: +1 (605) 313-5086 Acces...

We continue the Experiencing God mini-series. In this episode Richard dives into what it means to face a crisis of belief. UPCOMING EVENT: Workforce Ministries hosts a quarterly devotional conference call with Dr. Richard Blackaby. The next call will be on July 10th from 7:30AM - 8:15AM. The free call in number is 605.313.5086 and the access code is 770058# More information can be found here. CONN...

Many people today are stressed out, overcommitted, and exhausted. Leaders are particularly susceptible to marginless living. This week, Richard and Sam discuss Richard Swenson's book "Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives." RESOURCES: "Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives" by Richard Swenson. Find...

In this episode Richard concludes our 4 part series on reality 4 of Experiencing God. Richard unpacks how God speaks through people. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at  www.richardblack...

Reality 4, God speaks, is perhaps the most important and controversial reality of Experiencing God. In this episode Richard shares how God can speak through our circumstances. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richa...

Reality 4, God speaks, is perhaps the most important and controversial reality of Experiencing God. In this episode Richard shares the first two ways that God speaks to his people today. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook ....

Reality 4, God speaks, is perhaps the most important and controversial reality of Experiencing God. In this episode Richard introduces the idea of God speaking to his people. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED: When God Speaks. View it here. Hearing God's Voice. View i...

Steve Jobs is best known for his visionary and controversial leadership of Apple. In today's podcast Richard looks at the life and leadership of Steve Jobs and what lessons leaders today can take away. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson....

Patrick Lincioni writes about leadership issues in a unique narrative style. In this episode Richard shares his thoughts and applications of Lincioni's  The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. NEXT MONTH'S BOOK: Margin by Richard Swinson. Buy it here. RESOURCES...

In this episode Richard shares the impact of the Experiencing God reality 3 on the life of a leader and answers a listener question. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Get an additional 10% off  Spiritual Leadership Coaching  with promo code: PODCAST. Get it  here. CO...