Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority. In this episode from 2020, I explore the tricky relationship between responsibility and authority.  Special thanks to Ledbury who creates made-to-order shirts that fit better, feel better, and last longer. Go to ledbury.com/andy and use code "ANDYSHIRT" for 25% off your first shirt. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have different tolerance levels for managing tensions. Leaders must recognize both their personal capacity and others' capacity for managing tension. In this REVERB episode, we dive into last week's episode, Managing Organizational Tension, and discuss the responsibility leaders have to help others understand what tensions should be managed and what problems should be solved. 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).  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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “problems that need to be solved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.”  Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (1:40) - Why organizational tension is natural and necessary (5:35) - The difference between problems that need to be solved and tensions that need to be managed (16:05) - Three ways leaders can determine whether a situation is a tension to manage rather than a problem to solve (21:22) - The role of leaders in managing organizational tension Download the application guide: andystanley.com/podcast/managing-organizational-tension Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free Leadership Toolkit. This toolkit will help you delegate the details, unleash your productivity, and take your leadership to the next level. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free Leadership Toolkit.  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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workforce, and each brings its own set of experiences and expectations to the marketplace. In order to work better together, we have to understand one another. In this episode from 2019, we discuss how leaders can leverage the strengths of each generation when building productive organizational teams. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two approaches to leadership: Trust & Inspire and Command & Control. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Stephen Covey on the Future of Leadership, and unpack how a Trust & Inspire leader can get the best out of people. 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).  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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has changed, but the leadership landscape is stuck in old ways that no longer work. But there is a fresh approach that empowers teams to thrive in a rapidly changing world. New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Stephen Covey shares what the future of great leadership looks like in an evolving marketplace. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (07:25) - Command and Control vs Trust and Inspire Leadership Styles (13:45) - The Three Stewardships of Leadership (28:20) - The Five Barriers Leaders Face Download the application guide: https://andystanley.com/podcast/  Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free Leadership Toolkit. This toolkit will help you delegate the details, unleash your productivity, and take your leadership to the next level. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free Leadership Toolkit.  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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping and listening to the people around you. In this episode from 2013, I discuss how you can create systems that incorporate listening into the organization. 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. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rigorous and ongoing evaluation is the main ingredient in creating an organization that is constantly improving. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode Gaining and Sustaining Momentum, and discuss the role evaluation plays and practical ways to implement evaluation in your organization. Special thanks to Ledbury who creates made-to-order shirts that fit better, feel better, and last longer. Go to ledbury.com/andy and use code "ANDYSHIRT" for 25% off your first shirt. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Successful leaders gain and sustain momentum through three components: new, improved, and improving. In this episode, I explain more.  Here's what we cover:  (0:00) - Intro (2:10) - Why Momentum is Emotional (3:06) - The Test for Leaders When Momentum Slips Away (8:29) - Formula to Momentum (9:40) - New (21:15) - Improved (23:50) - Improving (27:55) - Inhibitors to Momentum Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4eeyyJp 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). 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective communication requires clear messaging. People will not move into confusion, but they will follow clarity. In this episode from 2018, Donald Miller and I discuss the clarifying questions to ask as you prepare your messaging. 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. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective communicators—supercommunicators—know that instead of talking at or to someone, they must talk with someone. If a leader doesn't get this right, you talk but don't communicate. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode The Power of Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg. Other resources mentioned:  Mastering Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen Mastering Communication with John Maxwell Communication Masterclass The Colorworks Group helps you get your words right the first time. Learn how your wiring influences your communication through corporate training, digital assessments, and books. Find all the ways The Colorworks Group can improve your communication at thecolorworksgroup.com. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 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.

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 Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.