The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

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

Servant leadership. One of those trendy buzzwords we hear all too often. But do we really know what it means? This episode pops the hood on servant leadership and explores what it actually looks like in real life._______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

On this episode we talk about the three elements leaders need to lead a healthy organization. We also briefly talk about a piece about a leader’s positive mental health by Chip Conley:https://wisdomwell.modernelderacademy.com/your-positive-mental-health-as-a-leaderWe can help you grow as a leader. Here are three easy next steps you can take that will add value to your leadership:1. Contact me to arrange a free coaching session: jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org2. Order my new book The Sacred Overlap, which talks all about Venn diagrams! www.thesacredoverlap.com3. Sign up for my free every-other-week newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes, which gives you valuable content straight to your inbox: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode, J.R. does something he’s never done before on the podcast: share the mic and interview a resilient leader. J.R. talks with his father about resilience in this valuable conversation about resilience on a wide ranging but succinct interview.______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