Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Ask It for Organizational Leaders—From the Vault
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Aug 18, 2025 The podcast explores the power of asking critical questions to enhance decision-making in leadership. It discusses how emotional investments can cloud judgment, using relatable examples like starting a coffee shop. Historical events like the 2008 financial crisis illustrate the need for wisdom over mere legality. Listeners are encouraged to exercise patience, avoiding impulsive decisions during emotionally charged moments. Ultimately, it emphasizes learning from experiences and aligning choices with long-term goals for personal and professional growth.
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Buying A House Too Soon
- A couple bought a house before selling their condo and ended up losing the house and moving back in, creating costly regret.
- Andy says asking the wise-question beforehand would have prevented that time-consuming mistake.
Cute Coffee Shop That Failed
- A freestanding coffee shop opened with passion but failed within a year because the decision ignored market reality.
- Andy says the wise-question peels back emotion and would have revealed the poor business choice.
Ask One Clarifying Question
- Ask the single clarifying question: "What is the wise thing to do?".
- Use it to cut through emotion and bring instant clarity to decisions.
