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.

  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    Reverb 22: Reset Your Organization—New Results with the Same Team

    What do you do when your organization feels stuck—but you’re working with the same people and the same resources you've always had? In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Reset: How Great Leaders Get Unstuck. Andy and Suzy unpack the surprisingly hopeful idea that you don’t always need more to do better—you just need a new approach. Discover how identifying constraints, asking the right questions, and restacking what you already have can unlock momentum and move your organization forward.

    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!

    Do you have questions on leadership topics that you want us to dive deeper into? Now’s your chance, whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or just stepping into leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your questions for a chance to have them answered in a special audience Q&A episode.

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    10 June 2025, 12:03 am
  • 34 minutes 58 seconds
    Reset: How Great Leaders Get Unstuck with Dan Heath

    Every leader eventually gets stuck. But getting unstuck doesn’t always mean hiring more staff or launching a big initiative. In this episode, bestselling author Dan Heath joins Andy to share a practical two-part reset strategy. Learn how to find leverage points, restack your existing resources, and create better results—with the team and tools you already have.

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

    Here's what we cover in this episode:

    1. How to find the small changes that create big impact (6:49)
    2. How to use what you already have in smarter ways (20:34)

    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.

    Do you have questions on leadership topics that you want us to dive deeper into? Now’s your chance, whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or just stepping into leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your questions for a chance to have them answered in a special audience Q&A episode.

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    2 June 2025, 9:00 am
  • 30 minutes 21 seconds
    Building Vision with Horst Shultze — From the Vault

    The best leaders know mission and vision must extend beyond the executive suite. In this episode, Andy sits down with former Ritz-Carlton president Horst Schultze to explore how great leaders build world-class service by treating every team member with dignity and purpose. You’ll discover how consistency, clarity, and empowerment at every level can transform an organization from the inside out.

    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 May 2025, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 30 seconds
    Reverb 21: Repairing After You’ve Misspoken: Turning Missteps into Opportunities

    What do you do when your words—intended or not—hurt someone on your team? In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on The Words that Make or Break Your Leadership. Every leader will eventually say something that lands wrong, what matters most is what happens next. Discover how leaders can use these moments to deepen trust and reinforce a healthy culture. 

    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!

    Do you have questions on leadership topics that you want us to dive deeper into? Now’s your chance, whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or just stepping into leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your questions for a chance to have them answered in a special audience Q&A episode.

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    12 May 2025, 9:00 am
  • 32 minutes 29 seconds
    The Words That Make Or Break Your Leadership

    Some words weigh more than others. In this episode, Andy Stanley reveals the secret to using words that shape culture, build trust, and drive success. Joined by co-host Suzy Gray, Andy unpacks the three dynamics that determine how leaders' words are received—regardless of their intent. If you want to lead better, your words need to work for you—not against you.

    Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3GCMOz5 

    Here's what we cover in this episode:

    1. Why a leader’s words weigh more than everyone else’s. (4:37)
    2. Systems and strategies to help you lead with your words. (9:50) 
    3. How to audit your language to better shape team culture. (13:46)
    4. The ratio of positive to negative feedback—and why it matters (18:17)

    Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their ebook, Delegate to Elevate. This resource will empower you to courageously focus on your strength and delegate your weaknesses. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free copy 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.

    Do you have questions on leadership topics that you want us to dive deeper into? Now’s your chance, whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or just stepping into leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your questions for a chance to have them answered in a special audience Q&A episode.

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    5 May 2025, 9:00 am
  • 28 minutes 23 seconds
    Accelerating Culture — From the Vault

    Accelerating culture begins with a clearly defined purpose statement. In this episode former CFO and current President and COO of Coke Consolidated, Dave Katz, and I discuss the importance of organizational purpose statements and what it takes to build a thriving, purpose-driven culture inside a rapidly growing organization.

    Special thanks to our sponsor Belay for offering a FREE resource: Five Blind Spots That Sink Your Leadership. This resource provides valuable insights on the hidden habits that could be harming your leadership, and practical steps on how to address them through the power of delegation. Text the word 'Andy' to 55123 to claim your offer.

    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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    21 April 2025, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 44 seconds
    REVERB 20: How Excuses Sabotage Your Leadership and Team

    The stories we tell ourselves—especially the ones that sound like excuses—can quietly limit our leadership and influence. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Transforming Your Leadership Mindset. Learn how excuses often disguise themselves as valid reasons, how they can ripple through entire organizations, and how to recognize and rethink the narratives that are holding you back.

    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!

    Listen to The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff

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    14 April 2025, 9:00 am
  • 31 minutes 33 seconds
    Stop Limiting Yourself: Transform Your Leadership Mindset With Michael Hyatt

    The stories you tell yourself shape your decisions, influence your team, and ultimately determine your success. In this episode, leadership expert Michael Hyatt joins Andy Stanley to explore how the hidden narratives we create can either empower or limit our leadership potential. Discover practical steps to identify and rewrite the limiting beliefs holding you back, enhance your self-awareness through intentional self-talk, and foster a culture of ownership and progress in your organization. Change your stories, change your results.

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

    Episode Highlights:

    • How your brain creates stories—and why some hold you back (3:30)
    • Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs in leadership (10:40)
    • The power of language to shift your mindset and unlock potential (16:53)
    • Practical exercises to rewrite your leadership narrative (20:50)

    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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    Where to find Andy:

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    7 April 2025, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 26 seconds
    Four Noise-Canceling Habits for Leaders — From the Vault

    Great leaders turn down the noise around them low enough and long enough to be ruthlessly curious about their emotions. In this episode Clay Scroggins and I discuss four habits you can put in place to reduce distractions and become a better leader.

    Special thanks to our sponsor Factor! Go to FactorMeals.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off your first box plus free shipping.

    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 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 31 seconds
    REVERB 19: Navigating Difficult People with Clarity

    How you handle difficult people will determine the strength of your leadership. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on How to Lead Difficult People. You’ll learn how great leaders approach difficult people with wisdom—leaning in differently when necessary and offering direct feedback where appropriate. 

    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 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 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.

    Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4bjln8M 

    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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    Where to find Andy:

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    3 March 2025, 10:00 am
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