The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

In this episode Richard shares the impact of the Experiencing God reality 2 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. CONNE...

In this episode Richard exams the life, legacy and leadership of Billy Graham. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, May 6-8, 2019. Find more information  here . RESOURCES MENTIONED: Just As I Am  by Billy Graham. Get...

Bob Royall is the Director of Coaching at Blackaby Ministries. In this second part of a two part conversation with Bob Royall, Richard talks with Bob about the various coaching skills we can all apply to be a better leader. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Le...

Bob Royall is the Director of Coaching at Blackaby Ministries. In this first part of a two part conversation with Bob Royall, Richard talks with Bob about what coaching is and is not. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro,...

James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner are well known names in the leadership world. In this episode Richard shares insights and applications from their book,  The Leadership Challenge. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA...

The Blackaby name is most well known for the ground breaking book,  Experiencing God.  In this episode Richard breaks down the first 'reality' of Experiencing God as it relates to leadership. This is this first episode of a mini series on the 7 realities of Experiencing God. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find mo...

Abraham Lincoln is often considered the greatest American president. In this episode Richard looks at the life of Lincoln and what lessons leaders today can learn from him. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin you can buy it here. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, Au...

In this episode Richard shares how he has been blessed by legacy and ways that you can continue or start your own spiritual legacy for the next generation. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in Jonesboro, GA, May 6-8, 2019. Find mor...

In this episode Richard reviews the popular business leadership book,  Leading Change by John Kotter. NEXT MONTH'S BOOK: For next month's book review we are going to be looking at  The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes & Posner.  You can purchase it here. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. A...

If you want to lead, prepare to be criticized. In this episode Richard shares strategies for dealing with critics and how to think about the inevitability of being criticized as a leader no matter how successful you are. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leade...

There are many benefits of being a joyful leader. In today's episode Richard shares not only why it's important for leaders to be joyful but also practical ways to find joy despite the circumstances.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Works...

One of the greatest challenges leaders face is the temptation to waste their time, energy, and attention on tasks they could easily assign to someone else. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the importance of delegation. UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August 11-19. Find more information  here. Attend BMI's next Spiritual...

What is leadership, and what traits do all good leaders possess? In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss developmental psychologist Howard Gardner's influential book "Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership." RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership" by Howard Gardner. Find it here . "Five Minds for the Future" by Howard Gardner. Find it here . Next Book Club...

If leaders aren't confident, they won't inspire optimism, hope, or enthusiasm in others. In this episode, Sam and Richard discuss the important role of optimism in good leadership. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Next Book Club Pick - "Leading Minds" by Howard Gardner. Find it here . UPCOMING EVENTS: Join Richard at Oxford University for a week-long entrepreneurial leadership seminar, August...

He is arguably the most famous leader in American history, and his legacy continues to impact the nation more than 200 years after his death. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the first American president, George Washington. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "George Washington: A Life" by Willard Sterne Randall. Find it here . "His Excellency: George Washington" by Joseph J. Ellis. Find...

Many people spend all day doing things they don't like and aren't good at. But what could happen if each person learned to leverage his or her strengths? In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss Marcus Buckingham's bestselling leadership book "Now, Discover your Strengths." Next month's book club pick: "Leading Minds: The Anatomy of Leadership" by Howard E. Gardner. Find it here . RESOURCES MENTIO...

Every year resolutions are made and not all are kept. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways a leader should approach a new year and reflect on the past year. CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com . Send questions to podcast@blackaby.org . RESOURCES: To see details about the upcoming marketplace conferen...

The Christmas story often overlooks the role that Joseph played in the early life of Jesus. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the lessons we can all learn from the life and leadership of Joseph. CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com . Send questions to podcast@blackaby.org . RESOURCES: To see details abo...

To lead well, leaders must recognize when it's time to leave. When they hold onto their position too long, they risk undoing their previous success. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways leaders can leave people longing rather than loathing. CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com . Send questions to podc...

He was diminutive with a weak constitution and poor eyesight, but he changed the moral landscape of the world forever. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of the famed abolitionist William Wilberforce. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery" by Eric Metaxas. Find it here . Next month's book club p...

Everyone experiences insecurity from time to time. In this week's episode, Richard and Sam discuss the signs of insecurity in leaders and some strategies they can use to overcome it. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: "Spiritual Leadership Coaching" by Richard Blackaby and Bob Royall. Find it here . Use promocode PODCAST to receive an extra 10% off your order. Find more information about enlisti...

De Pree is something of a leadership philosopher. He ran a successful company, learned from his experience, and has plenty of wisdom to share with others. In this month's book review episode, Richard and Sam discuss some main points from three of De Pree's bestselling leadership books. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Leadership Jazz: Essential Elements of a Great Leader" by Max De Pree. Find...

You don't have to be gifted with genius intelligence to make an impact. In this episode, Richard shares how focus rather than intelligence, is the more powerful force a leader can employ. RESOURCES The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr. View it here. CONNECT Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardbla...

Simply working hard or being likeable is not a leader's goal. Leaders get results. In this week's episode, Richard and Sam discuss ways leaders can stay results focused. CONNECT Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com Send questions to podcast@blackaby.org .

If leaders really want to take their leadership to the next level, they need to learn how to process. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss examples from Jesus' life that demonstrate the power of processing. CONNECT Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com Send questions to podcast@blackaby.org .