Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg shares what he means by the term "supercommunicator" and what it takes to become one by unlocking the secret power of connection. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (07:20) - The Goal of Communication (09:12) - The Three Kinds of Conversations (9:30) - The Matching Principle (11:05) - Four Rules About Conversations (28:30) - How to Make the Rules Basic Life Skills Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3QqlCFW Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystud

The harsh reality of leadership is that the more successful you are, the less accessible you become. Common dilemmas are deciding who gets your time, when they get it, and how much they get. In this episode from 2012, I discuss how to manage these tensions. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Rise Up and Lead Well. In this resource, you will learn how leveraging an assistant can maximize your time, helpful for any rising leader ready to elevate their productivity and focus on what matters most. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders not only have to give the gift of trust, but they must also give the gift of trustworthiness. In this REVERB episode, we dig into this idea from last week's episode The Importance of Trust in Leadership, and what this practically looks like in organizational life.  We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When there are gaps between what we expect people to do and what they actually do, we should choose to fill those gaps with trust rather than suspicion. In this episode, I explain why. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3x884YI  Here's what we cover in this episode: -How gaps happen   -How leaders choose what goes in those gaps -Developing the discipline of filling those gap -Why we tend to choose suspicion over trust -Effects of distrust -Benefits of extending trust -What to do when someone continues to create a gap between what we expect and what we experience  -Four commitments leaders should make to their direct reports We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley

I reveal the two best-kept leadership secrets that may surprise you in this episode from 2010. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast).  We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happiness is a direction, not a destination. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode The Blueprint to Happiness with Arthur Brooks with steps to help you become a happier leader. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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 the process. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitte

Happiness expert Arthur Brooks shares the blueprint for leaders to build a happier life. Arthur is a New York Times bestseller and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic where he writes the popular weekly column “How to Build a Life.” Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4bSn9gP Here's what we cover in this episode: -What every person needs to understand to become happier -The key to emotional self-management -Four areas to focus on to get happier -Three actionable steps to get happier Listen to the From Strength to Strength episode. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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

The key to successful leadership is having a courageous business plan that leads to a daring destination—and then humbly coming alongside the team to get there. In this episode from 2016, Cheryl Bachelder and I discuss practical steps to guide you toward your daring destination.  Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMeals.com/ASLP50 and use code "ASLP50" for 50% off (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast).  We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing the direction an organization is heading in is difficult. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode Leading Toward a Preferred Destination with steps to help you go from where you are to where you want to be. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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 the process. Get your free resource today. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley F

Direction, not intention, determines your destination. In this episode, I share how to go from where you are to where you want to be. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3Otwq4X Here's what we cover in this episode: -The Principle of the Path -How to ensure you’re on the right path to your success -The responsibility each of us has for our own choices, lives, and leadership -Staying on the right path, even amid obstacles and setbacks -What to do when you realize you’ve stepped on the wrong path -How The Principle of the Path applies organizationally  Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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 the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about y

If leaders stand in one place long enough, the organization will eventually organize around them. In this episode from 2014, I discuss three contributing factors to strategic presence and how to ensure it doesn't become a problem. Thank you to our partner, Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/ASLPFree and use code "ASLPFree" for FREE breakfast for life (ASLP as in Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast). One breakfast item per box while the subscription is active. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employees walk through four emotional states during a leadership transition. Join me on this REVERB episode as we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode Leading Through Leadership Transitions with Gavin Adams. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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 the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey: https://bit.ly/3RMcURZ ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we ignore what people feel during a leadership transition, we cannot effectively lead them into and through the transition. In this episode, Gavin Adams and I discuss how to effectively navigate the employee journey. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/483mkzv Here's what we cover in this episode: - What you inherit transitioning into a leadership role - The emotional side of a leadership transition - The four emotional states of a transition - Why leaders must try to understand people, where they are, and what they are feeling Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called 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 the process. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking ou

Goal setting in the life of a leader is imperative for successful leadership; however, it’s always a mistake to decide what you are going to do before you determine who you want to be. Learn more in this episode from 2013. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding emotions is a critical part of mastering difficult conversations. Dig deeper into this crucial part of last week’s podcast episode on Mastering Difficult Conversations on this REVERB episode.  We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mastering difficult conversations involves going beyond your own perspective to understand what each person in the conversation sees, feels, and leaves unspoken. Sheila Heen and I discuss how. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/414PD2e Here's what we cover in this episode: - The three layers of a difficult conversation - What workplace problems often originate from - Why owning your contribution to the problem up front is the best way to avoid the blame game - How to prepare to have a difficult conversation - Why having difficult conversations isn’t a bad thing Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Power of Productivity. In this resource, you will learn how to refocus and implement efficient strategies so you can get back to what you do best. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: An

In this rebroadcasted episode from 2015, Joel Thomas and I discuss why openhanded leadership is about modeling and creating culture. One of the most difficult places to maintain openhanded leadership is when key employees make the decision to leave the organization. Leaders must prioritize the person over the organization. Joel Thomas returned to North Point Ministries in Sept. 2021 as Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church, a role he continues to serve in. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode on The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership. These conversations are designed to help leaders go even further, faster. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I discuss why exceptional leadership starts with leading the person in the mirror. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3QFQDWF Here's what we cover in this episode: There is a way to be successful in both building your character and organization. Self-leadership is the key to sustained influence. Self-leadership is the key to sustained performance. How to lead yourself first: Align your actions to your values. Three decisions to help leaders improve their self-leadership. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering an exclusive resource called Power of Productivity. In this resource, you will learn how to refocus and implement efficient strategies so you can get back to what you do best. Get your free resource today. We want to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to tell us about yourself by taking our audience survey. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanley

In this episode from 2016, Andy interviews his mentor, Charlie Renfroe, about confronting challenges and maintaining trust when things don't go as expected. ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official Twitter: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.