Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Legacy is an ongoing process that is built daily, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss the practical steps leaders can take today to build their legacy.  Here's what we cover in this episode: (0.00) - Intro (0.45) - Legacy defined (9.00) - What legacy requires (22.50) - The practical steps to build your legacy now Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3V8S1Dd Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50ASLP and use code 50aslp to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. 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.

Every leader can grow beyond driving performance and business success and create a deep sense of community. In this episode from 2021 Sangram Vajre and I discuss the framework for building a culture of "belongship" in any organization.  The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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 Website: andystanley.com  Where to find Sangram: Instagram: @sangramvajre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a balance between individual rights and personal responsibility. In this special episode I discuss why our nation's future depends not just on our rights, but on how we choose to exercise those rights for the common good. 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.

Disagreement is inevitable, but division is a choice. In this episode I discuss how even while navigating yet another heated election season, there is a path through the turmoil. We can bridge our differences and make a real impact without falling into the traps of division and fear. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (0:43) - Today's political climate (2:12) - The way forward (5:15) - The optimal environment for problem-solving (8:00) The choice we have Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3AlJDJi  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.

One key to achieving entrepreneurial success is clearly defining and articulating the win both personally and professionally. In this episode from 2021, Sangram Vajre and I discuss six must-have elements to help you define your wins and create a successful organization. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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 Website: andystanley.com  Where to find Sangram: Instagram: @sangramvajre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone wants their team to win. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Creating High-Performance Teams. Learn how to capitalize on opportunities and take advantage of your personal strengths in order provide the greatest value to your team.  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.

Building high-performance teams begins with understanding your organization’s “what” and “why” and then finding the right people to drive them forward. In this episode I discuss the four essential ingredients to building high-performance teams. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro (11:59) - Positioning high-performance people for maximum impact  (21:15) - Clarifying the organization's "what" and "why" (26:33) - Organizing to the "what" (30:01) - Orchestrating and evaluating everything Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3ztHjzK  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.

Doing your best work begins by scheduling your highest priority tasks in the 3-5 hour window when your natural energy levels are highest. In this episode from 2021, Carey Nieuwhof and I discuss how to avoid stress and find a rhythm that will help you thrive.  Original episode title: "Working at Your Best" The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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 Website: andystanley.com  Where to find Carey: Instagram: @careynieuwhof See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have the capacity to achieve greater things in life. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. Discover how embracing discomfort and seeking out coaches can unlock your potential and elevate you to the next level. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone and achieve greater things in life by tackling the challenges that push you forward.  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.

Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, New York Times bestseller, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our hidden potential and achieve greater things. Here's what we cover in this episode: (0:00) - Intro(5:35) - The Role Character Development Plays in the Process of Unlocking Potential(10:30) - Importance of Asking for Advice vs Feedback(19:35) - The Role of Coaches and Mentors(27:05) - Balancing Excellence and Perfection Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3XmC1yS 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.

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.