The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

On this episode, J.R. unpacks the concept of meekness – what it is, what it’s not, and how we must embrace it to be healthy and resilient in our leadership.***If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode we talk about where good ideas come from and the myths that surround creativity and brainstorming. More specifically, we talk about the importance of keeping an idea journal.“Why I Keep An Idea Journal” (Nicole Bianche): https://medium.com/copywriting-secrets/why-i-keep-an-idea-journal-dbabb7f53b42***If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

It was Shane Claiborne who said, “Everyone wants to change the world, but nobody wants to wash the dishes.” In today’s episode we explore the importance of the towel and why we as leaders need to pick it up and use it to wash the feet of other people.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In the last episode (Ep 171), J.R. shared insights from Jon Acuff’s book ‘Soundtracks.’ In. this episode, he shares a story from Acuff’s book – a story about Kanye West – and what Kanye’s story can teach us about positive thinking. (And, truth be told, it will probably be the first – and last – positive story he tells about Kanye on the podcast. But it’s a good one that has implications for our lives).. . .YOUTUBE LINK: Dave Chappelle Describes His First Encounter with Kanye West: [starts at 4:05). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4SYIfhzMmUIf you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

You know that inner voice you have in your head – that voice in your head? You know, the one that talks to you all day long – for your entire life? Those repeated thoughts and ideas of your inner voice are soundtracks. Today J.R. shares key insights from Jon Acuff’s book ‘Soundtracks’ and how we can actually change unhealthy soundtracks and turn them into truthful, helpful, and kind thoughts that power our actions.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Happy new year – and welcome to the first episode of 2023.Oftentimes are the start of a new year we have high motivation, high hopes, and lots of energy.But, if we’re not careful, we can invariably put an immense amount of pressure on ourselves by creating seemingly unrealistic expectations. As leaders, we don’t need to do this.On this episode we’ll talk about what we can do to get out of the starting blocks in the new year in a realistic way that doesn’t mount on undue pressure to perform or progress. We just want to get moving in the new year. Just get started.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In Roman mythology, the god Janus was the god of transitions – of beginnings and endings. He was often depicted having two faces, one looking back and one looking forward. It’s where we get our month January from. On this episode, we’ll take a Janus posture and look back on the year and look forward to the new one by asking 23 questions to help you be prepared for 2023.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

We live in a world that expects leaders to get ‘er done. There’s certainly a place for taking action and moving toward goals. But if we’re not careful we can push too hard, be too impatient, and demand too much of ourselves and others. On this episode we’ll explore the difficult, but necessary posture of waiting– and why it matters so much to your leadership.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check outwww.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Happiness in leadership isn’t often talked about with much intention or seriousness. But have you ever been around unhappy leaders? It’s a miserable experience, isn’t it? Today we explore the four modern-day idols in our lives and look to identify them in hopes of being healthier leaders who are capable of experiencing true happiness.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check outwww.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In order to be resilient, we need to understand our leadership intensity cycle. We all have one – and it’s unique to our own leadership context. Knowing yours, and planning intentionally and strategically within it, can help you be resilient and remain sustained in the leadership journey.. . .If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check outwww.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m. . .If you’re an aspiring writer, or you are already writing and want to improve your writing skills, The Writing Life online master class course is now available for you at www.kairoscourses.com. . .I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kairospartnerships**Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com