Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Some of the best leadership decisions begin with a sense of clarity you can't immediately explain. But how do you know when to trust your gut? In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard explore the fourth essential from Andy's latest book, What Great Leaders Do. They unpack how to recognize intuition, distinguish it from personal opinion, and create an environment where others can leverage their own. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4jI0CtJ Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: The difference between opinion and intuition (3:20) Discovering your intuition lane (6:47) Creating space for intuition in leadership (13:28) The formula for better decision-making (25:02) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource: 5 Blind Spots that Sink Your Leadership. This resource provides solutions for the common pitfalls that get leaders stuck and practical tips on how to work smarter along the way. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now. Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The questions leaders ask determine the decisions they make. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard share three powerful questions from Andy's latest book, What Great Leaders Do, that have shaped his leadership for decades. Discover how the right questions can challenge long-held assumptions, bring clarity to difficult decisions, and inspire leaders to act with courage and confidence. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/47jsZHk Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: The Question That Challenges What's Possible (1:49) The Question That Helps You See What Needs to Change (8:29) Marry the Mission, Date the Model (15:52) The Question That Empowers You to Rise Above Circumstances (18:11) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great leaders don’t just have the right answers. They know how to ask the right questions and create an environment where others feel free to do the same. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do. As they unpack essential number three—great leaders ask great questions—they discuss how asking better questions can invite curiosity, reinforce what matters, and create space for the ideas and perspectives that move an organization forward. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4e5CQUG Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Why leaders should incite and invite curiosity (3:19) Why a leader’s response to questions matters (6:08) How questions can reinforce what matters most (14:03) Two uncomfortable but necessary questions leaders should ask (20:59) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their book: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Saving 10+ Hours a Week. This practical resource will help you create more margin so you can focus on growing your business. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now. Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great leaders know that being responsible for something doesn’t mean they need to be involved in everything. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring the obstacles that can pull leaders away from their strengths. They discuss the difference between responsibility and competency, why developing other leaders is essential for organizational growth, and how staying within your strengths can create a more sustainable and effective approach to leadership. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/46jySUo Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Knowing the difference between being responsible for vs being involved in (3:05) Questions to ask to help identify your strengths (12:03) The significance of developing other leaders (18:33) Identifying strategic moments to practice symbolic leadership (28:00) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great leaders don’t try to be great at everything. They identify where they add the most value and create space for others to do the same. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring why playing to your strengths is essential for maximizing your impact. They discuss how narrowing your focus, protecting your most productive time, and letting go of responsibilities others can do better can strengthen both your leadership and your organization. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4i6g9CM Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Why doing fewer things can help you accomplish more (2:58) The myth of the well-rounded leader (8:38) The importance of creating margin (22:25) How leaders attract and retain high-capacity team members (24:52) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: Feedback that Fuels Growth. This resource teaches you how to have the conversations most leaders avoid, navigate difficult feedback with care, and build a culture where your team feels supported and empowered. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now. Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hardest person you'll ever lead is the person you see in the mirror every day. And the more influence you have, the more important self-leadership becomes. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on why self-leadership is the foundation of great leadership. They explore why leaders must prioritize what they value most over what they want now, and why leading yourself well requires inviting others in. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4xBuTOx Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Three commitments great leaders make What great leaders prioritize (2:10) How to determine what you value most (7:36) Why great leaders invite feedback (19:36) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The path to becoming a great leader begins with one simple question: What would a great leader do?In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard begin a new series unpacking Andy's new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. They explore why self-leadership is the foundation of every other aspect of leadership, why giftedness alone isn't enough to be a leader worth following, and how the greatest challenge every leader faces is the person they see in the mirror each morning.Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4fJxWwJGet your copy of What Great Leaders Do: https://andystanley.com/what-great-leaders-doHere's what they cover in this episode: Why leadership is both a gift and a responsibility (6:18) Why leading yourself is harder than leading others (15:45) The gap where most leadership failures begin (19:25) The first commitment of self-leadership (31:52) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: 5 Signs You’ve Become the Financial Bottleneck. It will help you identify where your financial processes may be too dependent on you and how to build the systems your organization needs. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now.Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficialRecognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What separates good organizations from truly exceptional ones? In this episode from 2016, Andy Stanley sits down with Glen Jackson, co-founder of Jackson Spalding, to explore the concept of preeminence—the pursuit of extraordinary excellence that creates a lasting competitive advantage. IMPORTANT NOTES: New format beginning in August: We're kicking off a new format with a discussion of Andy's brand-new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. Joining Andy for these conversations will be an incredible leader, Holly Goddard. Together, they'll bring practical insight, honest conversation, and decades of leadership experience to each episode. New release schedule: New episodes will release on the first and third Mondays of every month. Available on YouTube: Each new episode will also be available on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial  Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to in 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts to Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What keeps you looking forward instead of backward?  In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray unpack one of the most powerful ideas from Andy's discussion with Jim Collins: the responsibilities you choose today shape the future you're moving toward. Discover why your greatest contribution may still be ahead of you, and how embracing the responsibilities you're uniquely designed to carry can keep your life and  leadership moving forward. IMPORTANT NOTES: Beginning next month, we're kicking off a new format with a discussion of Andy's brand-new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. Joining Andy for these conversations will be an incredible leader, Holly Goddard. Together, they'll bring practical insight, honest conversation, and decades of leadership experience to each episode. New release schedule: New episodes will release on the first and third Mondays of every month. Available on YouTube: Each new episode will also be available on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial  Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook, The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free ebook now. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts to Listen to in 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts to Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of Andy’s conversation with bestselling author and researcher Jim Collins, they continue exploring one of life’s biggest questions: What do you make of your life? Together they discuss questions like: how do you stay in frame when life changes direction? What responsibilities are worth giving yourself to? And how do you continue growing, creating, and contributing long after others have settled into comfort? Drawing from a decade of research, Jim shares insights on choosing responsibilities, staying focused on what you’re uniquely wired to do, and why some of the most meaningful work of your life may still be ahead of you. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4vx4kcw Get your copy of What to Make of a Life: https://re.yourmove.is/4uaxInK Here's what they cover in this episode: Three elements of a like in frame (2:16) Why your best years may still be ahead (8:43) The notion of extend out, circle back (13:45) What true freedom is (20:32) Level 5 Leadership (27:29) The dangerous lure of legacy (29:24) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free ebook now. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leaders Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.