The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

On this final episode of the podcast for 2020, J.R. reviews some of the key episodes and primary themes of resilient leadership._______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterI’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.orgKairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**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

As leaders, it’s easy to act and make decisions without doing the disciplined work of slowing down and reflecting. In this episode J.R. helps leaders pause and ask thoughtful questions during a month where it’s wise to look back on the past year and look forward on what is to come._______Want to receive your FREE one-hour coaching session from Kairos Partnerships?We offer a free coaching to any leader who is exploring coaching and attempting to discern if coaching through Kairos Partnerships might be right for them. Want to claim your free session? Simply email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org to be introduced to one of our coaches.Also, I’ve created a newsletter for busy leaders called 5 Things in 5 Minutes – it’s 5 value nuggets of wisdom (one thought, two links, one quote, and one thoughtful question) that you can read in 5 minutes. It’s free – and it releases every other Tuesday to your inbox. You can sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFor more information, check out our organization at www.kairospartnerships.org**Each episode of the Resilient Leaders podcast is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

J.R. shares how re-reading Jim Collins’ classic leadership book Good to Great reminded him of the Stockdale Principle and how this principle is key to resilient leadership by living in healthy tension as we face the brutal facts while also never losing faith that we’ll get through it._______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

We’ve all heard that we need to name the elephant in the room. So why don’t we do it? Why is it so hard to name it? We’ll explore how to naming things has a way of taming things – and how naming things has a way of changing things. Because of we’re doing to be a resilient leader, we must have the courage to name those big, hairy, gray pachyderms._______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

There are two forms of leadership: centralized and diffused. We’ve lived in an era of centralized leadership, but the pandemic has accelerated change and the pendulum is swinging back over to the side of diffused leadership. And what’s needed is a networking mindset. In the new reality, you can’t survive on your own. But resilient leaders know that thinking in terms of networks is not just a good idea; it’s how it works._______I’ve created a newsletter for busy leaders called 5 Things in 5 Minutes – it’s 5 nuggets of value (a thought, two links, a quote, and a question) that you can read in 5 minutes. It’s free – and it releases every other Tuesday to your inbox. You can sing up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterI’d love to hear from you:My organization created to equip and serve hungry leaders who want to grow: www.kairospartnerships.orgMy email: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactMy Twitter handle: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode we explore why reading is essential to the life of a leader. J.R. shares 8 ridiculously practical ways to cultivate habits that help you become a more effective reader.Here are the 8 habits:[1] Read Mortimer Adler’s book How to Read a Book (see link below).[2] Be extremely intentional about the books you choose to read.[3] Make a commitment to read, at minimum, 30 minutes a day.[4] Put your screens away.[5] As you read, pretend you’re having a conversation with the author.[6] Always have a pen in hand when you read a book.[7] Type out your key thoughts in a Word document[8] Share with others what you’re reading.Mortimer Adler’s book ‘How To Read a Book’_______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter

On this episode J.R. shares an amazing story of resilience and explores the three essentials leaders must possess in their organizations in order to be resilient – and what to do about it._______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

While many leaders are oriented for action, the best leaders live with an orientation and cadence of action – reflection – action. As resilient leaders, we’ve got to be people who build in unrushed reflection to our schedules on a regular basis. In this episode we’ll explore ten questions every leader should reflect upon.Interested in receiving a FREE one-hour of coaching from one of our Kairos Partnerships team of coaches? Just contact me at www.kairospartnerships.org/contact to get started.________**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Today we explore a topic that is the most underappreciated value in leadership today. Nobody talks about this virtue – and yet it is crucial for us as leaders (and for us as humans). In fact, it’s quite misunderstood. But once we understand it, we can see its powerful impact in our lives and in the lives of other people._______I love hearing from listeners. Drop me a line.What topics do you want us to feature on the podcast?Which episode has been most helpful?Which one do you disagree with the most?I’d love to hear from you.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Leaders face lots of distractions which can keep us from thoughtful reflection, being present with others, and taking action. Today we’ll explore the greatest of enemies for leaders and the practices we can engage in to defeat the enemy._______What topics do you want us to feature on the podcast?Which episode has been most helpful?Which one do you disagree with the most?I’d love to hear from you.Connect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com