The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

Time is a person's most valuable resource. Though leaders might assume they manage their time wisely, they can easily mistake busyness for productivity. In this week's episode, Richard and Sam discuss numerous ways leaders can reclaim wasted time. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Henry Cloud. Find it here . CONNECT Fol...

He is a mixed bag, a bundle of contradictions. He faced demons from his past while reaching heights no one else had. He grew up in poverty and ultimately became the wealthiest person in the world. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of John D. Rockefeller. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr." by Ron Chernow. Find it here . CO...

He is a mixed bag, a bundle of contradictions. He faced demons from his past while reaching heights no one else had. He grew up in poverty and ultimately became the wealthiest person in the world. In this episode, Richard and Sam discuss the life and leadership of John D. Rockefeller. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr." by Ron Chernow. Find it here . CO...

There is a difference between getting things done and getting the right things done. This week, Richard and Sam discuss the classic leadership book "The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done" by Peter Drucker. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done" by Peter Drucker. Find it here . Rea...

Warren Bennis made this famous distinction: managers do things right; leaders do the right things. Leaders are in charge of the organization's vision. But they cannot achieve that vision without the help of good managers. In episode 18, Richard and Sam discuss the crucial role managers play in an organization and the important lessons leaders can learn from them. SOCIAL MEDIA   Follow Richard on T...

When leaders stop growing, they die. In episode 17, Richard and Sam discuss several reasons leaders might grow stale and some practical steps they can take to keep their leadership skills vibrant and fresh. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook .  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Spiritual Leadership: Moving People onto God's Agenda" by Henry and Richard Blackaby....

Change is the Waterloo for many leaders. Though often necessary, change is costly and should not be undertaken flippantly. In episode 16, Richard offers practical tips to leaders who are seeking to implement changes in their organization.  SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Richard on Twitter . Follow Richard on Facebook . RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  "Spiritual Leadership: Moving People onto God's Agend...

Leaders are enamored with visions. But visions are worthless if leaders can't execute them. At the end of the day, what people did counts, not what they talked about doing. In episode 15, Richard discusses this month's leadership book pick: "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done" by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan. Be prepared! Next month's book discussion will be on "The Effective Executi...

What can we learn from failure? Every leader experiences failure at some level, and recovering from setbacks can be challenging. But leaders can learn far more from their failure than from their success. In episode 14 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard and Sam discuss the ways people can embrace their failures and become more effective leaders as a result. Follow Richard on Twit...

Why do so many seemingly successful leaders fail? We tend to put people on pedestals, but no one is immune from failure. In episode 13 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard discusses red flags leaders should watch out for and the steps they can take to safeguard themselves from failure. Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kc...

How can leaders move people onto God's agenda? Leaders influence people in two primary ways. Who they are has a big impact. So does what they do. In episode 12 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard draws on principles from his popular book "Spiritual Leadership: Moving People onto God's Agenda" to discuss the ways leaders can most effectively motivate people. Follow Richard on Twit...

A lot of companies are good, but what makes them great? In episode 11 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard discusses the bestselling book "Good to Great" by leadership expert Jim Collins. This episode is the first installment of the monthly book review series. Be sure to check out next month's pick: "Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done" by Larry Bossidy & Ram Charan....

Some leaders discuss action; great leaders take action. In episode ten of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard continues his discussion on Winston Churchill and the wisdom leaders can glean from his life.  Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kcjqlL Resources related to this episode:   "Churchill on Leadership: Executive Succes...

In episode 9 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard discusses one of his favorite historical figures: Winston Churchill. He was a deeply flawed person who experienced some spectacular successes along the way. Despite enduring a troubled childhood and an unpromising youth, many historians consider Churchill to be the greatest leader of the 20th century.   Follow Richard on Twitter: h...

Winter is a season of endings. It is the time to rest, reflect on the past, and prepare for the future. It provides an opportunity to declutter your life and make room for God to do something new. In episode 8 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard wraps up his discussion of seasons. Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kcjqlL...

In episode seven of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard continues his discussion on the seasons of life, this time focusing on summer and fall. Summer consists of long days and hard work. It is the season that separates great leaders from those who don't achieve success. Fall is the time to enjoy the rewards of working hard in summer. Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXND...

In episode six of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard continues his discussion on the seasons of life. This week's focus is on spring, a time of new beginnings, dreams, and potential. When handled properly, spring can set the stage for future success.   Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kcjqlL   Related resources: "The Seas...

God never intended for the world to remain static. Your life transitions through seasons the same way nature does. And though you can't predict the future, you can prepare for it. In episode 5 of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard continues his overview of life's seasons and their implications for leadership.   Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Fac...

How can you recognize the changing seasons of your life? Ecclesiastes chapter 3 declares that everything under the sun has a season. Good leaders do the right thing at the right time in the right way. In episode four of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Richard discusses the seasons of life and their implications for leadership.     Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow...

Are leaders born or are they made? Do great leaders make history or does history make great leaders? In episode three of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Dr. Richard Blackaby tackles some of the biggest leadership questions of all time.   Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kcjqlL   Use Coupon Code: PODCAST at checkout for an extr...

What is spiritual leadership? Richard defines it as moving people on to God's agenda. In episode two of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Dr. Richard Blackaby breaks that definition down and dispels commonly held misconceptions about what leaders do. Follow Richard on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GDXNDM Follow Richard on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2kcjqlL Resources Richard mentions in this epis...

When you contemplate leadership, you might immediately think of famous leaders like Winston Churchill who gave impassioned speeches and rallied a nation. But unless you're a hermit, your life is going to have an impact on others. In the episode one of "The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast," Dr. Richard Blackaby discusses the reasons everyone—from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to grandparents—ca...

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