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 57 seconds
    REVERB 32: Why Success Stops Feeling Like Success

    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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    13 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 35 seconds
    The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur Brooks

    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.

    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 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes
    Two Questions to Grow your Business with Jeff Henderson, Part 2—From the Vault

    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.

    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 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 22 seconds
    REVERB 31: Why Great Leaders Stop Trying to Do It All

    In last week’s episode, Andy sat down with his Executive Assistant of nearly 30 years, Diane Grant, to talk about one of the most overlooked leadership advantages: a strong leader–assistant partnership.

    In this REVERB episode, Andy and Suzy unpack what it takes to make that partnership work well. They discuss how trust multiplies leadership capacity, why many leaders struggle to release decision-making to their assistants, and why saying “you decide” may be one of the most important leadership moves you can make.

    If you want to delegate more effectively, build trust with your team, and create a no-surprises leadership environment, this conversation will help you lead with greater clarity and confidence.

    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 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 46 minutes 52 seconds
    Unlocking Leadership Capacity

    Behind every effective leader is someone quietly protecting their time, energy, and focus. When leaders clarify what matters most and empower the right executive assistant to guard it, everything works better — decisions get clearer and you gain margin. Great leaders go further faster when they build a true partnership with a high-capacity executive assistant.

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    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • The difference between an administrative assistant and an executive assistant — and why it matters. (6:52)
    •  Why giving up your calendar may be the most strategic leadership decision you make. (14:11)
    •  The emotional intelligence required to become a world-class executive assistant. (17:31)
    •  How weekly meetings protect trust, clarity, and momentum. (33:25)
    •  The one-sentence responsibility description that changes everything. (41:52)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource The Future of Financial Leadership.  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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    2 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 19 minutes 56 seconds
    Two Questions to Grow your Business with Jeff Henderson, Part 1-From the Vault

    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 discuss when an organization gets clear about what it wants to be known for it unlocks the most powerful form of growth: loyal customers, engaged teams, and word-of-mouth advocacy. Compelling purpose wins hearts and creates the kind of brand loyalty that pricing and promotion alone never can.

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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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    16 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 14 minutes 35 seconds
    REVERB 30: How Vulnerability Drives high Performance

    If you want better ideas, healthier teams, and stronger relationships at work and at home, this episode will help you make psychological safety a leadership value. Andy and Suzy go deeper into last week’s conversation with Charles Duhigg about psychological safety. They explore why leaders are responsible for creating safe environments, how vulnerability invites vulnerability, and why curiosity—not correction—should lead difficult conversations.

    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 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 9 seconds
    The Unexpected Performance Multiplier with Charles Duhigg

    Forget talent or strategy—one of the most effective ways to drive high performance is fostering psychological safety. When leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, ask questions, and challenge ideas without fear, teams don’t just work harder—they think better, collaborate deeper, and unlock the kind of energy and innovation that sustainable success depends on.

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    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • Why psychological safety is a key driver of team performance. (01:34)

    • How to “match” practical, emotional, and identity-based conversations to keep people connected. (06:42)

    • Two meeting habits that build safety: equal turn-taking and visible listening. (10:43)

    • A simple framework for hard conversations: “looping for understanding”—ask, reflect, confirm. (28:23)

    • How trust and safe feedback channels help teams surface better ideas and hard truths. (22:14)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource The Ultimate Guide to Stopping Executive Burnout.  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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    2 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 28 minutes 43 seconds
    The Virtues of a Leader, Part 2-From the Vault

    Virtues are important in every area of life, but they are especially important within the context of leadership. In this episode from 2020, the CEO of Habitat International, Jonathan Reckford, is back to wrap up our conversation on the seven virtues of a leader.

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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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    19 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 18 minutes 12 seconds
    REVERB 29: The Hidden Anxiety Shaping Your Leadership

    Anxiety doesn’t always come from danger, it often comes from false needs. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray reflect on last week’s conversation with Steve Cuss to explore how unseen anxieties shape leadership decisions. From perfectionism and control to approval-seeking, they discuss the triggers that cause leaders to power up or pull back under pressure. Andy shares practical insights on lowering the emotional temperature, choosing clarity when certainty isn’t possible, and leading with calm presence when everyone is looking for answers—so fear doesn’t set the direction.

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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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    12 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 35 seconds
    Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs with Steve Cuss

     Anxiety is something every leader deals with. The best leaders learn to recognize and manage it before it becomes contagious and spreads in their organization. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Steve Cuss explore why many leaders don’t recognize anxiety in themselves until it begins shaping their teams and culture. You’ll discover how false needs like control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel reactivity—and why unmanaged anxiety is contagious. This conversation equips leaders with practical tools to respond with clarity, create emotionally healthy environments, and lead without transferring their anxiety to others.

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    Here is what they cover in this episode:

    • Anxiety in the room is real (2:51)

    • “I’m not anxious”… until you see it as reactivity (6:27)

    • Two reactive moves: “bigger than human” or “smaller than human” (8:08)

    • The Big Five false needs that drive (and spread) anxiety. (13:18)

    • How to interrupt stuck patterns. (19:45)

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    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 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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    5 January 2026, 10:00 am
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