Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Episodes
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 1-From the Vault
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REVERB 28: How Vision and Focus Multiply a Leaders Impact
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Activity doesn’t equal impact. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray revisit last week's conversation with Jason Jaggard to...
The Leadership Playbook: A Conversation on Vision, Focus, and Multiplying Impact with Jason Jaggard
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders accomplish more by doing less—protecting margin, fully leveraging their unique strengths, and keeping the vision in front of their...
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 2—From the Vault
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2020, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of The...
REVERB 27: Why Gratitude Makes Accountability Work
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude and accountability aren’t opposites—they’re partners. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack ho...
Leading with Gratitude
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpressed gratitude is perceived as ingratitude. In this episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack one of the most overlooked leadership ha...
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 1—From the Vault
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2019, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of&nbs...
REVERB 26: Beyond High Performance: How Great Leaders Keep Getting Better
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace mindsets shape how leaders approach growth. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray build on last week’s conversati...
Beyond High Performance with Jason Jaggard
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Delegation Dilemma—From the Vault
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delegation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about developing leaders. In this episode from 2015, Andy Stanley sits down with Gavin A...
REVERB 25: Rethinking Motivation for Gen Z
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&r...
How to Lead Gen Z Well with Dr. Tim Elmore
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
Ask It for Organizational Leaders—From the Vault
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our biggest regrets often start with unwise, not necessarily immoral, decisions. In this episode from 2014, Andy Stanley introduces a deceptively simp...
REVERB 24: The Stress Paradox: Small Habits, Big Leadership Impact
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The right kind of stress can improve your physical health, sharpen your mental clarity, and boost your leadership effectiveness. In this REVERB episod...
The Stress Paradox: How to Harness Stress to Improve Health and Performance
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many leaders see stress as an enemy—something to manage, minimize, or escape. But the truth is some stress is necessary for growth and can even ...
Staffing Systems — From the Vault
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from 2015, Andy Stanley and Lane Jones unpack three essential principles that can transform your staffing approach and unlock your org...
Reverb 23: Andy Answers More of Your Top Leadership Questions
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into your top leadership questions. Andy and co-host Suzy Gray continue to tackle the real-world leadership que...
Andy Answers Your Top Leadership Questions
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Q&A episode, Andy and co-host Suzy Gray tackle the real-world leadership questions keeping you up at night. Whether you’re l...
The Complexity of Purpose — From the Vault
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders want to lead with purpose. But there’s a reason many don’t. In this episode from 2017, Andy Stanley explains why purpose is m...
Reverb 22: Reset Your Organization—New Results with the Same Team
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Reset: How Great Leaders Get Unstuck with Dan Heath
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every leader eventually gets stuck. But getting unstuck doesn’t always mean hiring more staff or launching a big initiative. In this episode, be...
Building Vision with Horst Shultze — From the Vault
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best leaders know mission and vision must extend beyond the executive suite. In this episode, Andy sits down with former Ritz-Carlton president Ho...
Reverb 21: Repairing After You’ve Misspoken: Turning Missteps into Opportunities
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 discussi...
The Words That Make Or Break Your Leadership
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Accelerating Culture — From the Vault
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Accelerating culture begins with a clearly defined purpose statement. In this episode former CFO and current President and COO of Coke Consolidated, D...
REVERB 20: How Excuses Sabotage Your Leadership and Team
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stories we tell ourselves—especially the ones that sound like excuses—can quietly limit our leadership and influence. In this REVERB e...
Stop Limiting Yourself: Transform Your Leadership Mindset With Michael Hyatt
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The stories you tell yourself shape your decisions, influence your team, and ultimately determine your success. In this episode, leadership expert Mic...
Four Noise-Canceling Habits for Leaders — From the Vault
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
REVERB 19: Navigating Difficult People with Clarity
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: A Must-Have Leadership Skill
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Encountering difficult people is unavoidable. The best leaders learn how to manage their responses toward difficult people rather than mirroring their...
The Enneagram and Decision-Making — From the Vault
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing your underlying motivations and how you’re wired will help you make better leadership decisions. In this episode, Ian Morgan Cron and I ...
REVERB 18: The Secret to Lifelong Learning and Great Leadership
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sto...
Why the Best Leaders Never Stop Learning
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders never stop learning. They choose curiosity over criticism, becoming students of new ideas rather than protectors of the status quo. In t...
The Five Lies of Corporate Culture — From the Vault
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating and maintaining corporate culture can sometimes feel insignificant, but healthy organizational culture is a strategic asset that drives custo...
REVERB 17: How Systems Shape Success
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In order to achieve sustainable success, leaders must proactively evaluate and improve their systems. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last...
Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders know that productivity starts with strong systems. These systems shape your culture, influence behaviors, and determine results. In...
How to Get a Return on Failure — From The Vault
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 auth...
REVERB 16: Building a Leadership Legacy That Lasts
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
John Maxwell on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legacy is an ongoing process that is built daily, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss the practical ...
Belongship is the New Leadership — From the Vault
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every leader can grow beyond driving performance and business success and create a deep sense of community. In this episode from 2021 Sangram Vajre an...
Special Post-Election Episode: Our Responsibility
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a balance between individual rights and personal responsibility. In this special episode I discuss why our nation's future depends not just o...
Special Election Episode: Finding Common Ground
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreement is inevitable, but division is a choice. In this episode I discuss how even while navigating yet another heated election season, there is...
Must-Haves for a Successful Startup Culture — From the Vault
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One key to achieving entrepreneurial success is clearly defining and articulating the win both personally and professionally. In this episode from 202...
REVERB 15: Maximizing Strengths for High-Performance
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants their team to win. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Creating High-Performance Teams. Learn how to ...
Creating High-Performance Teams That Drive Results
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building high-performance teams begins with understanding your organization’s “what” and “why” and then finding the right people to drive th...
Maximizing Peak Productivity: How to Harness Your Best Work Hours — From the Vault
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doing your best work begins by scheduling your highest priority tasks in the 3-5 hour window when your natural energy levels are highest. In this epis...
REVERB 14: Why Discomfort is Essential for Success
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have the capacity to achieve greater things in life. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Unlocking Hidden Pot...
Adam Grant on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, New York Times bestseller, Adam ...
Responsibility vs. Authority — From the Vault
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority. In this episode from 2020, I explore the tricky relationship between...
REVERB 13: Managing Organizational Tension
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have different tolerance levels for managing tensions. Leaders must recognize both their personal capacity and others' capacity for managing te...
Managing Organizational Tension
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference bet...
Dr. Tim Elmore on Generational Diversity in the Workplace— From the Vault
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workf...
REVERB 12: Trust and Inspire Leadership
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are two approaches to leadership: Trust & Inspire and Command & Control. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's episode...
Stephen Covey on the Future of Leadership
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world has changed, but the leadership landscape is stuck in old ways that no longer work. But there is a fresh approach that empowers teams to thr...
Listen, Learn, Lead— From the Vault
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders are responsible for making decisions. In order to make good decisions, good information is necessary; and you get that information by stopping...
REVERB 11: Improving Momentum
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rigorous and ongoing evaluation is the main ingredient in creating an organization that is constantly improving. In this REVERB episode, we dive deepe...
Gaining and Sustaining Momentum
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Successful leaders gain and sustain momentum through three components: new, improved, and improving. In this episode, I explain more. Here's what we...
Donald Miller on Clarifying Your Messaging — From the Vault
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communication requires clear messaging. People will not move into confusion, but they will follow clarity. In this episode from 2018, Donald...
REVERB 10: Elevating Your Communication
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communicators—supercommunicators—know that instead of talking at or to someone, they must talk with someone. If a leader doesn't get thi...
Charles Duhigg on the Power of Supercommunicators
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg shares what he means by the term "supercommunicator" and what it takes to become one by unlocking the secret powe...
The Accessibility of a Leader — From the Vault
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The harsh reality of leadership is that the more successful you are, the less accessible you become. Common dilemmas are deciding who gets your time, ...
REVERB 9: Being a Trustworthy Leader
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders not only have to give the gift of trust, but they must also give the gift of trustworthiness. In this REVERB episode, we dig into this idea fr...
The Importance of Trust in Leadership
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When there are gaps between what we expect people to do and what they actually do, we should choose to fill those gaps with trust rather than suspicio...
When Less is More — From the Vault
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I reveal the two best-kept leadership secrets that may surprise you in this episode from 2010. Thank you to our partner, Factor Meals! Go to FactorMea...
REVERB 8: The Four Pillars of Happiness
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness is a direction, not a destination. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's episode The Blueprint to...
The Blueprint to Happiness with Arthur Brooks, New York Times Bestseller and Harvard Professor
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness expert Arthur Brooks shares the blueprint for leaders to build a happier life. Arthur is a New York Times bestseller and professor at the Ha...
Daring Destinations — From the Vault
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The key to successful leadership is having a courageous business plan that leads to a daring destination—and then humbly coming alongside the team t...
REVERB 7: Principle of the Path
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Changing the direction an organization is heading in is difficult. In this REVERB episode, we dig deeper into this important topic from last week's ep...
Leading Toward a Preferred Destination
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Direction, not intention, determines your destination. In this episode, I share how to go from where you are to where you want to be. Download the app...
The Principle of Strategic Presence — From the Vault
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If leaders stand in one place long enough, the organization will eventually organize around them. In this episode from 2014, I discuss three contribut...
REVERB 6: Managing The Emotions of Leadership Transitions
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Employees walk through four emotional states during a leadership transition. Join me on this REVERB episode as we dig deeper into this important topic...
Leading Through Leadership Transitions with Gavin Adams, Founder of Accelerate Consulting Advisory, Inc.
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If we ignore what people feel during a leadership transition, we cannot effectively lead them into and through the transition. In this episode, Gavin ...
Goal Setting in the Life of a Leader: Who Before What — From the Vault
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goal setting in the life of a leader is imperative for successful leadership; however, it’s always a mistake to decide what you are going to do be...
REVERB 5: More Insights on Mastering Difficult Conversations
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding emotions is a critical part of mastering difficult conversations. Dig deeper into this crucial part of last week’s podcast episode on ...
Mastering Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen, Deputy Director of the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering difficult conversations involves going beyond your own perspective to understand what each person in the conversation sees, feels, and leave...
Why Openhanded Leadership is Key to a Healthy Culture — From the Vault
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this rebroadcasted episode from 2015, Joel Thomas and I discuss why openhanded leadership is about modeling and creating culture. One of the most d...
REVERB 4: What Exceptional Leaders Know
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode on The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership. These conversations are designed to...
The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss why exceptional leadership starts with leading the person in the mirror. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3QF...
Confronting Challenges with Charlie Renfroe — From the Vault
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to confront challenges and maintain trust when things don't go as expected in this episode from 2016 with Andy's mentor, Charlie Renfroe. We wan...
REVERB 3: Evolving Your Leadership Competencies
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode on Evolving Your Leadership Competencies with David Roberts. These conversations...
Evolving Your Leadership Competencies with David Roberts, President and CEO of Verra Mobility
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David Roberts and I discuss how successful leaders develop personal habits to ensure they continuously grow and evolve their leadersh...
6 Questions Every Leader Must Ask — From the Vault
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, I discussed why successful leaders always seek to understand the "why" behind the "what" and that it is essential for leaders to be learners....
Challenging the Process — From the Vault
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016, I discussed why a fundamental mandate for every leader is to continually challenge the status quo. In 2023, it is equally essential.See omnys...
REVERB 2: Top Leadership Insights from the Past 15 Years
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this REVERB episode, dig deeper into last week’s podcast episode celebrating 15 years of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast. These conversati...
Top Leadership Insights from the Past 15 Years
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, join me and longtime host Lane Jones as we revisit some of the standout moments from episodes over the past 15 years and dive...
REVERB 1: Mastering Communication
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this inaugural episode of our latest show format REVERB—a conversation that digs deeper into each month's topic—I share my thoughts on last wee...
Mastering Communication with John Maxwell
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss why communication is the most important skill a leader can develop. If you want to improve your leadership...
Integrity — From the Vault
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot be a leader worth following without integrity. Join Andy Stanley in a conversation from July 2012 as he discusses how to build integrity an...
Leveraging AI in Business with Garrett Stanley
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting our lives and businesses. In this episode, Garrett Stanley joins me to discuss how leaders can lever...
Beyond You Leadership — From the Vault
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally aired in 2014, Andy explores how your leadership can last beyond your lifetime. Visit andystanley.com/podcast to download the application g...
The Power of Intuition with Holly Goddard
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly Goddard and I discuss why intuition is a valuable asset for leaders, enabling them to make decisions in situations where inform...
The Question Great Leaders Ask — From the Vault
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from 2015, Andy explores a question that every great leader should ask. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/44e9kFE See o...
From Strength to Strength with Arthur Brooks
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your skills, strengths, and abilities will change with age. Arthur Brooks and I discuss how to create a plan now for a happy and successful future. Do...
The Dangers of Autonomy — From the Vault
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast from 2015, I explore the dangerous desire for autonomy. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/3m0mYLCSee omnystudio.com/liste...
Moral Leadership with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Ahrendts and I discuss why moral leaders—those who are authentically open and embrace the fact that everything is personal—...
Keystone Habits — From the Vault
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we like them or not, we all have habits. Join me in a conversation from 2014 where I discuss creating habits that can change your organization...
The Power of Human Energy with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angela Ahrendts and I discuss why human energy singlehandedly has the power to unite and transform companies and communities. The pro...
The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon Acuff and I discuss how most people struggle with overthinking, but you can change overthinking from a super problem into a super...
Creating Vision for Parenting with Sandra Stanley
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of parallels to parenting and leadership, specifically when it comes to wanting to get it right, and defining your “it” is the key...
Building a StoryBrand With Donald Miller - From the Vault
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy talks with Donald Miller about how to build a brand for your leadership using story in this episode from 2019. Download the application guide: ht...