
Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
A conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Rooted in providing practical advice for both emerging and veteran leaders, the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast equips leaders with the necessary tools for continuous improvement and lasting impact. One of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To and recognized as one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs by Industry Leader Magazine. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information, visit andystanley.com.
Latest episodes

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Jan 15, 2024 • 16min
The Principle of Strategic Presence — From the Vault
The podcast explores the principle of strategic presence in leadership. It discusses how leaders becoming too entrenched can hinder the growth of an organization. The importance of shared responsibility and knowledge is emphasized. The podcast also delves into the impact of talent, longevity, and leadership habits on an organization. It provides strategies to prevent over-reliance on a leader and the importance of developing others with similar skills.

Jan 8, 2024 • 16min
REVERB 6: Managing The Emotions of Leadership Transitions
Gavin Adams, an expert in leadership transitions, discusses the emotional stages of transition and the importance of addressing them. The speakers also explore confronting discomfort and the role of culture in leadership transitions.

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Jan 1, 2024 • 41min
Leading Through Leadership Transitions with Gavin Adams, Founder of Accelerate Consulting Advisory, Inc.
Gavin Adams, Founder of Accelerate Consulting Advisory, Inc., joins the podcast to discuss leading through leadership transitions. They cover topics such as the emotional side of transitions, the four emotional states of a transition, understanding and addressing team members' emotions, grieving losses in transitions, building trust, visualizing the future, and navigating emotional pathways during change.

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Dec 18, 2023 • 24min
Goal Setting in the Life of a Leader: Who Before What — From the Vault
Leadership expert and author, Andy Stanley, discusses the importance of goal setting in the life of a leader. He emphasizes the need to determine 'who' before 'what'. Topics include the significance of 'to be' goals, discovering the true meaning of success, setting B goals and defining nine words, and uncovering personal definitions of success.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 18min
REVERB 5: More Insights on Mastering Difficult Conversations
This podcast episode explores mastering difficult conversations by understanding emotions, identity, and effective listening. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing emotions, considering love language and enneagram type, and listening for facts and emotions. The role of identity in challenging discussions is discussed, along with the importance of being mindful, avoiding common mistakes, and utilizing confrontation as a means of care and growth.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 42min
Mastering Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen, Deputy Director of the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School
Sheila Heen, Deputy Director of the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School, joins the podcast to discuss mastering difficult conversations. Topics covered include the three layers of difficult conversations, how to prepare for them, and why having difficult conversations isn't a bad thing.

Nov 20, 2023 • 19min
Why Openhanded Leadership is Key to a Healthy Culture — From the Vault
Exploring openhanded leadership and its impact on maintaining a healthy culture. Diving into the challenges of transitioning employees and prioritizing the person over the organization. Discussing the value of support, creating an open culture, and the significance of confident leadership.

Nov 13, 2023 • 16min
REVERB 4: What Exceptional Leaders Know
This episode of the podcast explores self-leadership, the value of feedback and supportive people, motivation in leadership, and the power of energy and authenticity in creating a positive work environment.

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Nov 6, 2023 • 30min
The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership
This podcast episode explores the foundation of exceptional leadership, focusing on the importance of self-leadership. It discusses aligning actions to values, making decisions to improve self-leadership, defining success through the funeral exercise, and having a strong support system. The episode also highlights the power of surrounding yourself with great leaders for personal growth and effective leadership.

Oct 16, 2023 • 28min
Confronting Challenges with Charlie Renfroe — From the Vault
Charlie Renfroe, Andy's mentor, discusses confronting challenges and maintaining trust. They talk about career discussions, opportunity in archival storage, confronting challenges and making a game plan, and avoiding conflict. They emphasize the importance of trust in relationships and leadership.