

Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Andy Stanley
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.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 37min
The Blueprint to Happiness with Arthur Brooks, New York Times Bestseller and Harvard Professor
Learn from happiness expert Arthur Brooks on understanding what it takes to be happier, emotional self-management, key areas to focus on, actionable steps for happiness. Dive into the importance of embracing discomfort, authentic friendships, and the path to genuine happiness. Explore pitfalls of pursuing material idols and educating teenagers on valuable life concepts.

Feb 19, 2024 • 27min
Daring Destinations — From the Vault
In this podcast, Cheryl Batchelder and Andy Stanley discuss leading with courage, challenging the status quo, problem-solving, setting daring destinations, and navigating the struggle between ideation and execution in leadership roles. They emphasize the importance of servant leadership, setting ambitious yet attainable goals, and prioritizing key initiatives for organizational success.

Feb 12, 2024 • 19min
REVERB 7: Principle of the Path
In this podcast, Andy Stanley digs deeper into leading toward a preferred destination. He discusses the importance of creating an appealing vision for the future and emphasizes the role of systems in driving behavior change within organizations. The podcast also explores the impact of unfunding and reallocating initiatives to maximize potential, as well as the role of organizational behaviors in moving an organization forward or keeping it stagnant.

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Feb 5, 2024 • 33min
Leading Toward a Preferred Destination
Learn about the importance of direction over intention in determining our destination. Explore the principles of the path, staying on the right path amid obstacles, and course correcting when needed. Discover the significance of aligning values with actions for personal and organizational growth.

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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.