Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast The Virtues of a Leader, Part 2-From the Vault
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Jan 19, 2026 
Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International and author of 'Our Better Angels,' shares insights on the seven virtues of leadership. He emphasizes the importance of empowerment, defining joy not just as a feeling but as a driving force in shaping culture. Through inspiring field stories, he highlights how resilience fosters joy even in poverty. Reckford also discusses the significance of respect and imaginative generosity, advocating for servant leadership as a cornerstone of effective leadership.
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Joy As A Chosen Virtue
- Joy is a virtue rooted in assurance, not just an emotion, and leaders can choose it despite circumstances.
- Joy differentiates influential culture-carriers from merely talented people and impacts who you want to be around.
Restore Joy With Daily Routines
- Do prioritize spiritual, emotional, and physical routines that restore perspective so you can show up joyfully at work.
- Schedule exercise, sleep, scripture, and friendship time to maintain the capacity to lead with joy.
Uganda Trip That Reframed Joy
- Jonathan recounts taking his son to Uganda where a joyful boy named Gift bonded with his son despite horrific circumstances.
- The story humbled him and reinforced that material lack doesn't equal lack of joy or resilience.
