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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here'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)

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

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Three elements of a like in frame (2:16)

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Why your best years may still be ahead (8:43)

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The notion of extend out, circle back (13:45)

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What true freedom is (20:32)

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Level 5 Leadership (27:29)

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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.

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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.

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!

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What do you do when the path ahead is unclear?

In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray dive deeper into the uncertainty that often accompanies major life transitions. Expanding on Andy’s conversation with Jim Collins, they explore why seasons of "fog" are a normal part of life, how small steps create momentum when clarity is lacking, and what it looks like to discover your unique encodings so you can spend more time doing what you were made to do.

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.

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In this episode, Andy is joined by bestselling author and researcher Jim Collins to discuss one of life’s biggest questions: What do you make of your life?

It is a question we all wrestle with more than once: How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the cliffs, significant events that can radically change our lives? How do we keep the inner fire burning bright, long and late?

Jim Collins devoted a decade to studying these questions and more. Listen in as he and Andy unpack his findings.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

• The three major moments in life where we all reevaluate our direction (6:05)
• What encodings are, how they shape fulfillment, and how to discover yours (9:51)
• The difference between feeling like a “lightning bug” and a “lightning bolt” (14:56)
• The role leaders play in discovering encodings (17:17)
• The role parents play in discovering encodings (20:03)
• The potential cliffs you could face in life (20:36)
• The fog: why feeling lost is a normal part of being human (23:56)
• How to move forward and come out of the fog (29:01)

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.

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When you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you put yourself in a position to tap into your natural gifts and are able to achieve more in every aspect of life.

In this episode from 2021, Patrick Lencioni is back to wrap up the Working Genius framework and why so many leaders feel stuck in roles that don’t fit. This conversation will help you identify your strengths, avoid burnout, and unlock a more productive and fulfilling way to work.

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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.

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Joy may sound soft, but it has a measurable impact on resilience, engagement, trust, and team performance.

In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray unpack Andy’s conversation with Kate Bowler about why joy matters more than most leaders realize. They discuss the difference between joy and happiness, how recognizing progress creates gratitude, why storytelling strengthens team culture, and how simple acts of recognition can transform engagement.

If you want to build a healthier culture and become the kind of leader people want to follow, start by creating more space for joy on your team.

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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.

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Joy isn’t optional for leaders, it’s what keeps you connected to the story that makes your work matter.

In this episode, Andy sits down with Kate Bowler to explore why joy isn’t a distraction from leadership—it’s what sustains it. Joy doesn’t come from solving every problem or achieving every goal. Instead, it reconnects leaders to the deeper story behind their work—the reason it matters in the first place.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

• The difference between happiness and joy and why it matters (04:30)
• Why joy shows up in hard moments—not just easy ones (06:40)
• Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s losing the story (10:45)
• How busyness crowds out joy (and what to do about it) (11:30)
• Can you actually practice joy? (14:30)
• Why leaders need joy to stay connected to purpose (17:10)
• Three ways to become more open to joy: do, love, hope (20:45)
• The danger of worshiping productivity (22:00)
• Toxic positivity vs. honest joy (25:00)

Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource The Guide to Outsourced Accounting. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide 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.

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When you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you position yourself to use your natural gifts and accomplish more in every area of life.

In this episode from 2021, Andy sits down with Patrick Lencioni to explore the Working Genius framework and why so many leaders feel stuck in roles that don’t fit. This conversation will help you identify your strengths, avoid burnout, and unlock a more productive and fulfilling way to work.

Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4tbffrg

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.

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If you’ve ever reached a goal and felt an unexpected emptiness, you’re not alone. Success has a way of delivering a moment, but not a lasting sense of meaning.

In this REVERB conversation, Suzy Gray and Andy unpack why achievement alone falls short and what actually creates a meaningful life. Meaning isn’t found in what you accomplish, but in who you serve. When your life becomes a means to something beyond yourself, you trade the cycle of chasing the next win for something far more lasting. The challenge for every leader is to be intentional—because if you’re not, success can quietly drift into something that feels surprisingly empty.

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.

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You can be successful and still feel like something’s missing from your life. A meaningful life is built when your life makes sense to you, has purpose and direction, and is rooted in healthy relationships.

In this episode, Andy Stanley sits down with Arthur Brooks, bestselling author and Harvard professor, to explore why so many successful people still feel unfulfilled.

Together, they unpack the three essential components of meaning, why our culture is making it harder to find, and how even suffering can become a catalyst for deeper clarity and growth. They also explore the shift from a self-focused life to one centered on serving others and why that shift changes everything.

If you’ve ever felt busy but off, or successful but unsatisfied, this conversation will help you realign what matters most and take a simple first step toward a more meaningful life and leadership.

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Here is what they cover in this episode:

• Why anxiety, loneliness, and meaninglessness have surged in recent years (7:18)
• The three components of meaning: coherence, purpose, and significance (9:31)
• Why life feels empty when everything seems random—and how faith restores coherence (12:18)
• How suffering actually helps us discover meaning (19:29)
• The shift from “me self” to “I self” and why serving others changes everything (21:58)
• A simple starting point: creating silence so meaning can find you (32:15)

Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource Five Traits AI Can't Replace. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide 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.

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Purpose and profit fuel each other. The more purpose you have in your organization, the more growth you’ll see.

In this episode from 2020, Jeff Henderson joins Andy to wrap up their conversation on growth. This time they're covering why the winning organizations of tomorrow will be more concerned with becoming fans of their customers instead of convincing customers to become fans of the organization.

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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.

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