Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.1K ratingsA conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Rooted in providing practical advice for both emerging and veteran leaders, the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast equips leaders with the necessary tools for continuous improvement and lasting impact. One of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To and recognized as one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs by Industry Leader Magazine. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information, visit andystanley.com.
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From Strength to Strength with Arthur Brooks
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBYour skills, strengths, and abilities will change with age. Arthur Brooks and I discuss how to create a plan now for a happy and successful future. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3V06kc1 Our sponsor BELAY is offering an exclusive leadership tool kit. In this tool kit, you will learn the steps every leader needs to take to accomplish more and juggle less. Text ANDY to 55123 for your free tool kit. Message and data rates may apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
FROM THE VAULT - The Dangers of Autonomy
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this podcast from 2015, I explore the dangerous desire for autonomy. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3m0mYLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dangers of Autonomy — From the Vault
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this podcast from 2015, I explore the dangerous desire for autonomy. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3m0mYLC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moral Leadership with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Angela Ahrendts and I discuss why moral leaders—those who are authentically open and embrace the fact that everything is personal—have the most impact on employees. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3Jv3TJg Our sponsor BELAY is offering an exclusive leadership tool kit. In this tool kit, you will learn the steps every leader needs to take to accomplish more and juggle less. Text ANDY to 55123 for your free tool kit. Message and data rates may apply. See ...
FROM THE VAULT - Keystone Habits
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBWhether we like them or not, we all have habits. Join me in a conversation from 2014 where I discuss creating habits that can change your organization for the better. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3Lb7kHd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keystone Habits — From the Vault
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBWhether we like them or not, we all have habits. Join me in a conversation from 2014 where I discuss creating habits that can change your organization for the better. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3Lb7kHd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power of Human Energy with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Angela Ahrendts and I discuss why human energy singlehandedly has the power to unite and transform companies and communities. The process of harnessing this power begins with building trust, which then unlocks intuition, and ultimately establishes belief in the mission and products of the organization. These steps can help create an organization built to last, where people can thrive and achieve their full potential. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3EvCrt5 S...
The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Jon Acuff and I discuss how most people struggle with overthinking, but you can change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3CTPdRq See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creating Vision for Parenting with Sandra Stanley
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThere are a lot of parallels to parenting and leadership, specifically when it comes to wanting to get it right, and defining your “it” is the key to your success. Order your copy of Parenting: Getting It Right: https://bit.ly/3FNPQMY Exclusive access to Session 1 from our video study: https://bit.ly/3Werwuw Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3VjBzNR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building a StoryBrand With Donald Miller - From the Vault
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAndy talks with Donald Miller about how to build a brand for your leadership using story in this episode from 2019. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3gmpR6D See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - Building a StoryBrand With Donald Miller
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this episode from 2019, Andy talks with Donald Miller about how to build a brand for your leadership using story. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3gmpR6D See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Key to Organizational Health with Patrick Lencioni, Part 2
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOrganizational health comes from simple day-to-day disciplines. Join Patrick Lencioni and me as we continue our discussion on the four disciplines that create healthy organizations. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3GAIlLo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - Vision Is a Team Sport
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBGreat leaders know there is only so much one person can do in an organization, especially when it comes to vision casting. Join me and Jeff Henderson in a conversation from 2014 as we discuss the key to successfully moving organizational vision forward. Download the application guide: https://andystanley.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Key to Organizational Health with Patrick Lencioni, Part 1
November 07, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOrganizational health is the greatest competitive advantage a company can achieve. So how do we get there? Join me and my friend Patrick Lencioni as we discuss the key to organizational health. Download the application guide: https://andystanley.com/podcast Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere. In the book, you will learn how to equip a hybrid workforce to be just as effective as – if not more than – a brick-and-mortar organization...
FROM THE VAULT - In the Wake of Leadership
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThere are two words that should be an essential part of every leader’s vocabulary. Join me for a conversation from 2016 to find out what these words are and why they are so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not in It to Win It with John Maxwell
October 03, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn my latest podcast, John Maxwell and I discuss how you can extend kindness to those you disagree with and pursue unity for your community. Order Not in It to Win It here: https://bit.ly/3SPOd7f Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere. In the book, you will learn how to equip a hybrid workforce to be just as effective as – if not more than – a brick-and-mortar organization. Text ANDY to 55123 for your free copy. Message and data rat...
FROM THE VAULT - Bold Leadership
September 19, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBBold leaders are focused, resourceful, and committed to what should be. Join me for a conversation from 2015 with long-time host, Lane Jones, as we discuss how leaders can discover what should be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get A Return On Failure With John Maxwell
September 05, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBNo one enjoys failure, but what if there was a way to get a positive return on your failure? Join me as I sit down with New York Times bestselling author, John Maxwell, to discuss how to leverage success from failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - Better Before Bigger
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBClarifying the win means communicating to your team what really matters. In this From the Vault episode, join me for a conversation from 2013 where I discussed a principle that will help any organization grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harnessing the Power of Focus
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBGreat leaders learn to focus on only doing what only they can do. Join long-time host Lane Jones and me as we talk about the benefits of—and the roadblocks to—focused leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - Grounded Present but Future Focused
July 18, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBDefining a clear picture of your preferred future is a key part of successful leadership, but it’s just as important to stay focused on the present. In 2012, I discussed how to address this challenge most leaders face. In 2022, this is just as important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Integrity in the Life of a Leader
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin me and longtime host Lane Jones as we discuss the importance of maintaining personal integrity in the context of leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, Part 2
June 20, 2022 09:15 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 2017, Clay Scroggins and I discussed how anyone could leverage their influence, even when they lacked authority. In 2022, this conversation is just as important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, Part 1
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn 2017, Clay Scroggins and I discussed how anyone could leverage their influence, even when they lacked authority. In 2022, this conversation is just as important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surprising Ways Leadership Is Changing with Clay Scroggins
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe world is changing and leadership is changing with it. In this episode, Clay Scroggins and I discuss why we must adapt our leadership practices if we want to keep up. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. This will empower you to courageously focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses—developing your future leaders in...
FROM THE VAULT - Managing Tension
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn 2017, I discussed why a certain amount of tension is necessary for a healthy organization. Leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “conflicts that need to be resolved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.” In 2022, this is still just as important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leading from the Middle
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGreat leaders care more about making a difference than making a point. In a culture more polarized than ever, it is possible, and important, to lead from the messy middle where problems are actually solved. In this episode, my friend and long-time host, Lane Jones, and I discuss my latest book Not In It To Win It and the importance of leading from the middle. Get your copy of Not In It To Win It here. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Delegate to Elevat...
FROM THE VAULT - Self-Leadership, Part 2
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOriginally aired in 2018, I conclude my discussion about why successful leadership begins with self-leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know with Adam Grant
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn an ever-changing world, it’s essential to ask questions, maintain an open mind, remain flexible, and be willing to reexamine our positions and decisions based on the new information we discover. Join me as I sit down with Adam Grant to discuss this concept and his recent book, Think Again. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting your team with more responsibility. ...
FROM THE VAULT - Self-Leadership, Part 1
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin me as I discuss why successful leadership begins with self-leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Addressing Organizational Languishing with Adam Grant
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBSince the pandemic began, many people have felt a sense of emptiness and stagnation as a response. That feeling is called languishing, and it dulls our motivation, disrupts our ability to focus, and triples the odds that we’ll cut back on work. Join Adam Grant and me as we discuss how to stop languishing and start finding flow. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their latest book, Delegate to Elevate. In the book, you will learn how to stop diluting your efforts by trusting ...
FROM THE VAULT - Vision: A Conversation With Frank Blake, Part 2
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLeaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say. Back in 2015, Frank Blake and I discussed how to create an environment for honest feedback. In 2022, this is more important than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Developing Leaders with Carol Tomé
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and I discuss why a leader’s priority should be to invest in their team and the impact doing so can have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FROM THE VAULT - Vision: A Conversation With Frank Blake, Part 1
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEverything changes when we picture our organization upside down, with the CEO bearing the weight at the bottom and pushing vision up through the organization to the customer. Back in September 2015, Frank Blake and I discussed how and why this approach creates vision that will stick. As we enter 2022, this approach is more relevant than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corporate Purpose with Carol Tomé
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and I discuss how successful leaders align behaviors and values with their company's purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore, Part 2
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBLeadership is a constantly evolving practice; what worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. In this month's episode, Dr. Tim Elmore and I continue our discussion on how, in order to be a great leader, one must be willing to step up to the challenge of a “both/and” perspective rather than stepping back into the stifling familiarity of “either/or” practices. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their CEO’s latest book, Rise Up & Lead Well. In the book, Tricia Sciortino shares ...
The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBLeadership is a constantly evolving practice. What worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. Dr. Tim Elmore and I discuss how in order to be great leaders, we must be willing to step up to the challenge of a “both/and” perspective, rather than stepping back into the stifling familiarity of “either/or” practices. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their CEO’s latest book, Rise Up & Lead Well. In the book, Tricia Sciortino shares everything she’s learned in her journey from a...
The Power of Words in the Workplace
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAs a leader, your words have everything to do with how you lead and how the people you lead experience you. And it’s your temperament that determines what words you say and the words you want to hear. Kathleen Edelman and I discuss why having a better understanding of your temperament’s natural strengths and weaknesses will have an impact on improving everything from team trust to team chemistry and productivity. Our sponsor, BELAY, is offering a free download of their CEO’s latest book, Ri...
Carey Nieuwhof on Working At Your Best, Part 2
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBFor high-capacity leaders who love progress, overworking and overcommitting can quickly become a way of life. But with burnout on the rise, many are wondering if there’s a better way. Bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney Carey Nieuwhof shares how to leverage your daily energy levels to overcome chronic stress and do your best work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carey Nieuwhof on Working At Your Best, Part 1
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDoing your best work—and enjoying the process—begins by scheduling your highest priority work at the time of day when your natural energy levels are highest. How do you combat burnout and live at your best? Download the application guide at andystanley.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 5 Lies of Corporate Culture with Ginger Hardage, Part 2
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBCorporate culture connects an organization’s values with its daily activities. Healthy organizations don’t just have values, they find ways to live them out. Ginger Hardage is back this month to wrap up our conversation on the five lies of corporate culture. Visit andystanley.com/podcast for the free Leadership Podcast Application Guide, which includes key takeaways from this podcast, questions for reflection or discussion, and resources mentioned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
The 5 Lies of Corporate Culture with Ginger Hardage, Part 1
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCreating and maintaining corporate culture can sometimes feel intangible or insignificant, but healthy organizational culture doesn’t just boost team morale, it can drive bottom-line results. Ginger Hardage and I discuss some misconceptions that stand in the way of healthy corporate cultures. Our sponsor, BELAY, is exclusively offering our listeners their free resource Essential Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Because let’s face it: Life – and work – aren’t exactly back to ‘normal’...
Belongship Is the New Leadership
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBBelongship goes beyond leadership, but what is it? Sangram Vajre is back this month to share how leaders can create a deep sense of community within their organizations. Our sponsor, BELAY, is exclusively offering our listeners their free resource Essential Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Because let’s face it: Life – and work – aren’t exactly back to ‘normal’ for many of us. But hybrid work environments can thrive when we equip our hybrid workforce with techniques to maximize thei...
Must-Haves for a Successful Startup Culture
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBClearly defined wins are vital for startups. But what else is essential? In this episode, Sangram Vajre and I discuss must-haves for a successful startup culture. Our sponsor, BELAY, is exclusively offering our listeners their free resource Essential Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Because let’s face it: Life – and work – aren’t exactly back to ‘normal’ for many of us. But hybrid work environments can thrive when we equip our hybrid workforce with techniques to maximize their prod...
The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 2
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWhen you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you put yourself in a position to tap into your natural gifts and are able to achieve more in every aspect of life. In this episode, Patrick Lencioni is back to wrap up our conversation on the six types of working geniuses. Visit https://www.workinggenius.com/ to take the assessment. Use code ANDY for 50 percent off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 1
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWhen you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you put yourself in a position to tap into your natural gifts and are able to achieve more in every aspect of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThere is a strong connection between the questions we ask and the decisions we make. It is important to ask yourself the right questions, because a decision-making grid will help you be a better leader in every aspect of life. In this episode, author and communicator, Clay Scroggins, interviews Andy on decision-making and leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 2
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBVirtues are important in every area of life, but they are especially important within the context of leadership. In this episode, the CEO of Habitat International, Jonathan Reckford, is back to wrap up our conversation on the seven virtues of a leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 1
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBVirtues are important in every area of life, but they are especially important within the context of leadership. In this episode, the CEO of Habitat International, Jonathan Reckford, joins us to discuss the virtues of a leader. Be sure to check out the free Leadership Podcast Application Guide, which includes key takeaways from this podcast, questions for reflection or discussion, and resources mentioned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Enneagram & Decision-Making, Part 2
October 05, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWe all have a pattern when it comes to responding to how other people’s decisions impact us. A decision can potentially impact people nine different ways, which is why it’s important for leaders to understand how their decisions are affecting those around them. In this episode, Ian Cron joins Andy to continue their conversation on the Enneagram and decision-making. Download the free application guide here: https://andystanley.com/podcast/october-2020-the-enneagram-decision-making-part-2 S...