Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Andy Stanley

Welcome to the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, a conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information, visit andystanley.com.

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The Leadership Playbook: A Conversation on Vision, Focus, and Multiplying Impact with Jason Jaggard

    Great leaders accomplish more by doing less—protecting margin, fully leveraging their unique strengths, and keeping the vision in front of their teams. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Jason Jaggard discuss why focus is a leadership discipline, not a personality trait. When leaders stop trying to do everything and instead focus on the work only they can do, the organization grows, the team gains clarity, and momentum accelerates. This episode explores the habits that keep leaders out of the weeds, thinking strategically, and empowering others to lead.

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    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • The leader who decides to make everybody happy eventually compromises. (5:28)
    • Only do what only you can do—Identifying where you add the most value. (9:29)
    • Fully exploited strength is a far greater value than marginally improved weakness. (17:46)
    • The formula for vision. (29:04)
    • The multiplier mindset, why replacing yourself is key to the health of your organization. (38:50)
    • If you want to be great, you become a servant to everybody else. (55:28)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their 40 hour CEO Work Week Guide. It includes goal setting, tools, templates, and an ideal work week builder. 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.

    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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    1 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 48 seconds
    The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 2—From the Vault

    Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2020, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, to go deeper into what it takes to turn strategy into results. They explore the five stages of behavioral change, the power of clear lead measures, and why visible, focused leadership is essential for execution that sticks.

    If you missed last month's vault episode, go back and listen here to get a foundation for today's episode.

    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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    17 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 12 minutes 7 seconds
    REVERB 27: Why Gratitude Makes Accountability Work

    Gratitude and accountability aren’t opposites—they’re partners. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack how gratitude builds the relational equity that makes accountability possible. They explore the power of public praise before private correction, how leaders can keep gratitude alive under pressure, and practical ways to recognize the “thankless jobs” that keep things running smoothly but often go unnoticed.

    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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    10 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 24 minutes 8 seconds
    Leading with Gratitude

    Unexpressed gratitude is perceived as ingratitude. In this episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack one of the most overlooked leadership habits—expressing gratitude. Most leaders feel thankful for their teams but fail to say it out loud. And when we don’t express gratitude, people don’t assume we’re busy—they assume we’re ungrateful. But appreciation builds loyalty, strengthens culture, and fuels motivation far more effectively than paychecks or perks ever could.

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    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • The future-focus of leaders (1:40)
    • How gratitude has a ripple effect (5:52)
    • What unexpressed gratitude communicates (14:00)
    • Three Habits for Expressing Gratitude (15:24) 
    • Practical Ways to Start Building a Rhythm of Gratitude (19:21)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their 40 hour CEO Work Week Guide. It includes goal setting, tools, templates, and an ideal work week builder. 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.

    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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    3 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 56 seconds
    The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 1—From the Vault

    Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2019, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, to unpack why great ideas often die in the “whirlwind” of daily work. Chris explains a simple, proven framework that can help leaders improve execution and turn their plans into measurable results.

    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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    20 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 58 seconds
    REVERB 26: Beyond High Performance: How Great Leaders Keep Getting Better

    Workplace mindsets shape how leaders approach growth. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray build on last week’s conversation with executive coach Jason Jaggard to explore what it means to go beyond high performance. Together, they unpack how to move from coasting to improving, avoid false growth mindsets, model genuine learning, and find the courage to pursue a daring vision. This conversation will help you stretch your potential and rediscover what you—and your organization—are truly capable of.

    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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    13 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 28 seconds
    Beyond High Performance with Jason Jaggard

    Everybody has a mindset when it comes to work. In this episode, Andy sits down with executive coach and best-selling author, Jason Jaggard, to discuss his book Beyond High Performance. They explore how mindsets shape the way we approach work, what type of mindset is key to sustained growth, and a simple question that keeps teams moving forward.

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

    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • Four archetypes in the workplace (3:14)
    • One question that shifts leadership mindset (8:30)
    • The high-performer problem (18:13)
    • Five signs of leadership stagnation and plateauing (21:30)
    • One thing leaders need to rethink to go beyond high performance (38:23)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their Delegation Worksheet & Guide. Belay is an organization that will help you free up your time and allow you to focus on the things that allow you to be most successful. And this resource will empower you to focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. 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 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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    Where to find Andy:

    Where to buy the book: Head to https://novus.global/andy/.This special webpage is just for Andy Stanley Podcast listeners, where you can download a free copy of the Beyond High Performance workbook and receive 40% off the hardcover version of the book itself.

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    6 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 30 minutes 50 seconds
    Delegation Dilemma—From the Vault

    Delegation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about developing leaders. In this episode from 2015, Andy Stanley sits down with Gavin Adams to unpack what they call the Four Levels of Delegation, a framework to help leaders create clarity, avoid micromanagement, and grow leadership capacity at every level.

    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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    15 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 1 second
    REVERB 25: Rethinking Motivation for Gen Z

    Gen Z isn’t motivated the way previous generations were. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray dive deeper into last week’s conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore. They unpack what really drives Gen Z: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. As well as why "coaching" outperforms "bossing" and why failure-and-recovery is a critical skill every Gen Z employee must develop.

    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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    8 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 38 minutes 46 seconds
    How to Lead Gen Z Well with Dr. Tim Elmore

    Gen Z is reshaping the way we lead as they are entering the workforce with fresh ideas, bold expectations, and a deep desire for purpose. In this episode, Andy sits down with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to explore how leaders can better understand, engage, and empower this emerging generation. 

    Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4oT83hT 

    Drawing insights from Dr. Elmore's latest book, The Future Begins with Z, here is what they cover in this episode:

    • Who Gen Z is. (4:22)
    • Common myths about Gen Z. (13:04)
    • Effective ways to lead Gen Z. (16:22)
    • Practical tools for offering feedback to Gen Z. (22:14)
    • How to maintain retention of Gen Z. (30:48)

    Where to find Dr. Elmore's latest book: http://TheFutureBeginsWithZ.com

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their Delegation Worksheet & Guide. Belay is an organization that will help you free up your time and allow you to focus on the things that allow you to be most successful. And this resource will empower you to focus on your strengths and delegate your weaknesses. 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 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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    1 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 23 minutes 22 seconds
    Ask It for Organizational Leaders—From the Vault

    Our biggest regrets often start with unwise, not necessarily immoral, decisions. In this episode from 2014, Andy Stanley introduces a deceptively simple question that can revolutionize decision-making. You'll learn 3 angles for applying it to your life and leadership so you can avoid costly missteps and move toward your personal and professional goals.

    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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    18 August 2025, 9:00 am
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