The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

Today J.R. talks about the importance of the four letter F word: fail. It’s a powerful force – and if we are to be healthy and resilient leaders we must face this concept of failure directly and courageously.J.R. shares that how you define success will define you – and conversely, how you define failure will also define you.Here are the four reflection questions he submits to resilient leaders:1. What’s your favorite leadership mistake? What’s the leader fail you’ve committed? What was it and why is it your favorite?2. A great question to ask yourself in the midst of failure: “Did we do any learning yet?” “What can I learn and how can I grow from this situation I am in?” “What can I learn for next time?”3. How do you define success? How do you define failure? Because how you define those terms will define you.4. And like Ray Dalio, “Have I or am I creating a culture in which it is okay to make mistakes and unacceptable not to learn from them?”LINK: J.R.’s book on failure he wrote to help ministry leaders – Fail: Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure ***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode, J.R. explores one of his coaching tools called the Inner Compass. Using a compass rose, this resource helps leaders assess where they are currently, what is most important to them, as well as notice and acknowledge the new possibilities, as well as name the doors or opportunities that are closing in this season.North: your guiding light.South: your southern light.East: your rising sun.West: your setting sun.Each direction holds several questions for personal reflection.The Questions That Will Get Me Through the Pandemic (The Atlantic):https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/questions-will-get-me-through-pandemic/613144/***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode we talk about the important topic of how to develop leaders. More specifically, we talk about three crucial steps in the process.First, we focus on their character. Leaders must be FAT (Faithful, Available, Teachable) and hungry.Second, we consider what domain of leadership is needed in developing a particular leader (executing, influencing, building relationships, or thinking strategically).And third, we use the six-part framework of equipping, empowering, and unleashing:TeachDemonstrateObserveEvaluateEncourageEvacuateThe goal is leadership development is not about creating clones; instead, it is about multiplying leaders. And leaders who multiply other leaders are resilient.***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcast Sign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode J.R. discusses the importance for resilient leaders to develop healthy teams. He unpacks the study Google conducted throughout their corporation and identified the key factors and themes of their top 200 healthiest teams. They all had these five norms in common.(1) Dependability(2) Structure and clarity(3) Meaning(4) Impact(5) Psychological safetyHow is your team doing? Which area are you the strongest? Which area do you need the most improvement - and how would you go about doin that? We discuss it all on this episode.***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In this episode, J.R. unpacks the three primary areas of a leader’s time.·       Think time·       Face time·       Admin timeThinking strategically about these three areas can have a dramatic impact on how you spend your time and how you lead.***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrbriggs1/Instagram: @jrbri.ggsResilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Today J.R. looks at this important question: “What’s the difference between good leaders and great leaders?” His answer? These six factors:[1] The mindset you have[2] The people you surround yourself with[3] The habits you possess[4] The questions you ask (of yourself and others)[5] A posture of anticipation[6] The institutions you’re committed toAdditional resources:How to Ask Better Questions:Why Ask Questions? (Briggs and Smith), available in print and e-book: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/storeHabits:· The Power of Habit (Charles Duhigg)· Tiny habits (BJ Fogg)·Atomic Habits (James Clear)Anticipatory Leadership:·       Episode 25 (“Anticipatory Leadership”) on the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrbriggs1/Instagram: @jrbri.ggsResilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”-  Matthew 11:28-30 – The Message translation***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggs Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In a whitepaper Kirk Lawrence, Director of Executive Leadership at the University of North Carolina, wrote, “Leadership agility and adaptability are now required skills if organizations are to succeed in a VUCA world.” Yep. Couldn’t agree more.Earlier in Episode 3 we talked about the acronym VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) to describe the nature of the world we live in. Here we look at what it means to be a VUCA Prime leader – one who leads with vision, understanding, clarity, agility – even when the world is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggsResilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

“We can’t predict waves, but we can study the tide patterns and enroll in surf school.” On this episode, J.R. shares 10 ways to grow in resilience, lessons that will help us learn to catch waves more effectively.(1)  Embrace the tension of the Both/and mindset– big and small(2)  Be looking for connections, partnerships, and collaborations(3)  Experiment: build the plane midflight(4)  Seize opportunities(5)  Look for vulnerabilities(6)  Strive to be light weight, low maintenance, high accountability(7)  Befriend failure(8)  Eavesdrop on those who are asking the bigger questions than normal(9)  Cultivate an insatiable curiosity - never stop learning(10) Look to increase your opportunity surface area.***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsInstagram: @jrbri.ggsResilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Today we talk about the importance of preparation in leading an engaging, helpful, effective meeting. We’ve all sat through great meetings… and we’ve sat through meetings that felt like a waste of time. Leaders must think critically, thoughtfully, and carefully through how we structure meetings.In this episode we talk about the structure of a meeting, the questions to ask before you lead a meeting, and the principles you should enact in the meeting.The 4 V structure for every meeting you lead should include:ValueVictoryVision VoiceWe also look at the crucial questions you should ask yourself regarding meetings:Who really needs to be here?How frequent should we have the meetings?How long should the meeting be?How can I make this meeting as hard as possible for people to fall asleep or tune out?Can I ask my people to do some preparation or pre-work before coming to the meeting?What is the brief, compelling, and clearly stated purpose of this meeting?We finally, we explore several principles for how to run a meeting, including ensuring you always end the meeting by asking the David Allen question: “Who is doing what by when?”***If you enjoy this podcast, can we ask a 45 second favor of you? Can you leave a review for us on iTunes or Stitcher? It would help us as we seek to equip more leaders in the days ahead.For our full list of episodes and topics, visit: https://www.kairospartnerships.org/resilient-leaders-podcastSign up for 5 Things in 5 Minutes, a resource published every other week and sent to your inbox with the 5 things every leader should know. Good news: it only takes you 5 minutes to read. It’s free. It’s easy. Sign up at www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterFollow J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrbriggs1/Instagram: @jrbri.ggsResilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com