The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs Ep 307: How do we cultivate wisdom in our leadership?
Oct 22, 2025
Explore the often-overlooked value of wisdom in leadership, as it's defined as making the right choices for the right reasons. Discover the importance of cultivating a deep desire for wisdom and the necessity of seeking feedback from wise individuals. Learn how to identify mentors and commit to lifelong learning through diverse reading. J.R. emphasizes protecting your time for reflection and curating your information intake. The episode wraps up with insights on instilling wisdom in children and the crucial role of prayer in seeking guidance.
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Wisdom Defined And Temporal Perspective
- Wisdom is doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason and requires applied knowledge.
- Wise leaders maintain perspective across past, present, and future when making decisions.
Decide To Prioritize Wisdom
- Decide now whether wisdom is precious enough to invest time and sacrifice for.
- If you don't truly want wisdom, the practices outlined will likely fail.
Ask The Wise-Choice Question
- Regularly ask, 'What is the wise thing to do here?' instead of just what is efficient or popular.
- Repeating this question compounds into wiser choices over time.
