The Leadercast Podcast 25. Andy Stanley on Moving Your Organization Forward
May 6, 2019
Andy Stanley, the founder of North Point Ministries, shares insights into guiding a flourishing organization. He discusses the surprising growth of his church network and the importance of hiring motivated doers instead of just thinkers. Andy emphasizes the power of clear missions and role definitions, brand differentiation, and creating a rhythm in team operations. He also highlights the need for leaders to stay curious, avoid being the smartest person in the room, and remain humble. His approach to leadership fosters dynamic teams and inspires continuous growth.
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Started Small, Scaled By Design
- Andy started North Point hoping to build one great church for unchurched people and was surprised by the growth that followed.
- He focused on Monday–Friday operations as much as Sunday services to create a scalable organization.
Hire Who Before What
- Start with who before what: hire great people first because they make great things happen.
- Invest in them, position them for impact, then set them free to do what they're wired to do.
Hire Doers, Then Educate Them
- Hire doers and ask candidates, 'What have you done?' to reveal internal motivation and execution history.
- Educate and retain high performers by investing in their development and positioning them for maximum impact.
