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.

  • 21 minutes 19 seconds
    How to Lead Difficult People: A Must-Have Leadership Skill

    Encountering difficult people is unavoidable. The best leaders learn how to manage their responses toward difficult people rather than mirroring their behavior. In this episode I share practical strategies for handling challenging individuals while maintaining your leadership edge.

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    Here's what we cover in this episode:

    1. What makes someone a difficult person. (1:48)
    2. Why reacting emotionally gives difficult people power over you. (4:50)
    3. How to respond to difficult people. (6:19)
    4. How to manage difficult people without losing a leadership edge. (7:30)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their ebook, 10 Tactics to Boost Productivity. This resource is full of helpful tips to make your workdays more sustainable, productive, and fulfilling. 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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    3 March 2025, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 1 second
    The Enneagram and Decision-Making — From the Vault

    Knowing your underlying motivations and how you’re wired will help you make better leadership decisions. In this episode, Ian Morgan Cron and I talk about each Enneagram type and how they approach decisions.

    *** IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a From the Vault episode from 2020. While we're excited to share this content with you again, please note that the discount code mentioned in the podcast is no longer valid. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

    The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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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    17 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 16 minutes 47 seconds
    REVERB 18: The Secret to Lifelong Learning and Great Leadership

    Great leaders don’t just hear; they listen. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Why the Best Leaders Never Stop Learning. You’ll learn that when you listen, you learn, and when you learn, you lead better. 

    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 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 27 minutes 20 seconds
    Why the Best Leaders Never Stop Learning

    Great leaders never stop learning. They choose curiosity over criticism, becoming students of new ideas rather than protectors of the status quo. In this episode I discuss how to resist the natural resistance of embracing new ideas in your organizations.

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    Here's what we cover in this episode:

    1. Why resistance of new ideas is natural. (2:06)
    2. The challenges of facing new ideas. (5:35)
    3. Practical ways to shift our thinking toward being a student. (12:35)
    4. The importance of curiosity. (22:40)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their ebook, 10 Tactics to Boost Productivity. This resource is full of helpful tips to make your workdays more sustainable, productive, and fulfilling. 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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    3 February 2025, 10:00 am
  • 40 minutes 40 seconds
    The Five Lies of Corporate Culture — From the Vault

    Creating and maintaining corporate culture can sometimes feel insignificant, but healthy organizational culture is a strategic asset that drives customer and employee retention, customer satisfaction, and profitability. In this episode from 2021 former Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications, Ginger Hardage, and I discuss five common misconceptions that stand in the way of healthy corporate cultures.

    The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 13 minutes 53 seconds
    REVERB 17: How Systems Shape Success

    In order to achieve sustainable success, leaders must proactively evaluate and improve their systems. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results. Discover the importance of regular audits, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement rather than reactive crisis management.

    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 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results

    Great leaders know that productivity starts with strong systems. These systems shape your culture, influence behaviors, and determine results. In this episode, I discuss practical ways to create and monitor effective systems in your organization.

    Here's what we cover in this episode: 

    • (0:00) Intro

    • (3:16) Why systems control behaviors 

    • (9:30) Three key questions to see the systems in your organization 

    • (14:48) The relationship between organizational systems and organizational culture 

    • (16:36) Questions to ask that reinforce the behaviors you want 
    • (22:20) Maintaining systems

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    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering 10 Tactics to Boost Productivity. This toolkit will give you practical strategies to maximize your productivity. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 for your free e-book. 

    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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    6 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 3 seconds
    How to Get a Return on Failure — From The Vault

    No one enjoys failure, but what if there was a way to get a positive return on your failure? In this episode from 2022 New York Times bestselling author, John Maxwell, and I discuss the importance of embracing failure and how to leverage it for overall success.

    The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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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    16 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 22 minutes 29 seconds
    REVERB 16: Building a Leadership Legacy That Lasts

    Legacy matters more than reputation because legacy has to do with ultimate over immediate. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now. Learn how investing in others is the ultimate mark of a leader as we explore lessons learned from great leaders who left a lasting impact—and warnings from those who didn’t.

    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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    9 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 45 seconds
    John Maxwell on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now

    Legacy is an ongoing process that is built daily, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss the practical steps leaders can take today to build their legacy. 

    Here's what we cover in this episode:

    • (0.00) - Intro
    • (0.45) - Legacy defined
    • (9.00) - What legacy requires
    • (22.50) - The practical steps to build your legacy 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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    2 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    Belongship is the New Leadership — From the Vault

    Every leader can grow beyond driving performance and business success and create a deep sense of community. In this episode from 2021 Sangram Vajre and I discuss the framework for building a culture of "belongship" in any organization. 

    The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast is 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 November 2024, 10:00 am
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