Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Andy Stanley

A conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Rooted in providing practical advice for both emerging and veteran leaders, the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast equips leaders with the necessary tools for continuous improvement and lasting impact. One of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To and recognized as one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs by Industry Leader Magazine. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information, visit andystanley.com.

  1. 6d ago

    REVERB 35: The Secret to a Life That Keeps Moving Forward

    What keeps you looking forward instead of backward?  In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray unpack one of the most powerful ideas from Andy's discussion with Jim Collins: the responsibilities you choose today shape the future you're moving toward. Discover why your greatest contribution may still be ahead of you, and how embracing the responsibilities you're uniquely designed to carry can keep your life and  leadership moving forward. IMPORTANT NOTES: Beginning next month, we're kicking off a new format with a discussion of Andy's brand-new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. Joining Andy for these conversations will be an incredible leader, Holly Goddard. Together, they'll bring practical insight, honest conversation, and decades of leadership experience to each episode. New release schedule: New episodes will release on the first and third Mondays of every month. Available on YouTube: Each new episode will also be available on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial  Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook, The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. 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. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    REVERB 35: The Secret to a Life That Keeps Moving Forward

  2. Jul 6

    Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 2

    In part two of Andy’s conversation with bestselling author and researcher Jim Collins, they continue exploring one of life’s biggest questions: What do you make of your life? Together they discuss questions like: how do you stay in frame when life changes direction? What responsibilities are worth giving yourself to? And how do you continue growing, creating, and contributing long after others have settled into comfort? Drawing from a decade of research, Jim shares insights on choosing responsibilities, staying focused on what you’re uniquely wired to do, and why some of the most meaningful work of your life may still be ahead of you. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4vx4kcw Get your copy of What to Make of a Life: https://re.yourmove.is/4uaxInK Here's what they cover in this episode: Three elements of a like in frame (2:16) Why your best years may still be ahead (8:43) The notion of extend out, circle back (13:45) What true freedom is (20:32) Level 5 Leadership (27:29) The dangerous lure of legacy (29:24) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 2

  3. Jun 15

    The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson, Part 1 – From the Vault

    What separates good organizations from truly exceptional ones? In this episode from 2016, Andy Stanley sits down with Glen Jackson, co-founder of Jackson Spalding, to explore the concept of preeminence—the pursuit of extraordinary excellence that creates a lasting competitive advantage. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson, Part 1 – From the Vault

  4. Jun 8

    REVERB 34: Navigating Life’s Cliffs and Fog

    What do you do when the path ahead is unclear? In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray dive deeper into the uncertainty that often accompanies major life transitions. Expanding on Andy’s conversation with Jim Collins, they explore why seasons of "fog" are a normal part of life, how small steps create momentum when clarity is lacking, and what it looks like to discover your unique encodings so you can spend more time doing what you were made to do. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. 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. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy:  Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    REVERB 34: Navigating Life’s Cliffs and Fog

  5. Jun 1

    Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 1

    In this episode, Andy is joined by bestselling author and researcher Jim Collins to discuss one of life’s biggest questions: What do you make of your life?  It is a question we all wrestle with more than once: How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the cliffs, significant events that can radically change our lives? How do we keep the inner fire burning bright, long and late? Jim Collins devoted a decade to studying these questions and more. Listen in as he and Andy unpack his findings.  Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/43k1MlT Get your copy of What to Make of a Life: https://re.yourmove.is/4uaxInK Here's what they cover in this episode: The three major moments in life where we all reevaluate our direction (6:05) What encodings are, how they shape fulfillment, and how to discover yours (9:51) The difference between feeling like a “lightning bug” and a “lightning bolt” (14:56) The role leaders play in discovering encodings (17:17) The role parents play in discovering encodings (20:03) The potential cliffs you could face in life (20:36) The fog: why feeling lost is a normal part of being human (23:56) How to move forward and come out of the fog (29:01) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their latest ebook The Freedom Framework. This resource is designed to help leaders step out of the operational center of gravity and get back to the work that only they can do. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 1

  6. May 18

    The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 2—From the Vault

    When you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you put yourself in a position to tap into your natural gifts and are able to achieve more in every aspect of life. In this episode from 2021, Patrick Lencioni is back to wrap up the Working Genius framework and why so many leaders feel stuck in roles that don’t fit. This conversation will help you identify your strengths, avoid burnout, and unlock a more productive and fulfilling way to work.  Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/49MuRK2 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 2—From the Vault

  7. May 11

    REVERB 33: The Power of Joy in Leadership

    Joy may sound soft, but it has a measurable impact on resilience, engagement, trust, and team performance. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray unpack Andy’s conversation with Kate Bowler about why joy matters more than most leaders realize. They discuss the difference between joy and happiness, how recognizing progress creates gratitude, why storytelling strengthens team culture, and how simple acts of recognition can transform engagement.  If you want to build a healthier culture and become the kind of leader people want to follow, start by creating more space for joy on your team. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource The Guide to Outsourced Accounting. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy:  Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    REVERB 33: The Power of Joy in Leadership

  8. May 4

    The Role of Joy in High-Performance Leadership with Kate Bowler

    Joy isn’t optional for leaders, it’s what keeps you connected to the story that makes your work matter. In this episode, Andy sits down with Kate Bowler to explore why joy isn’t a distraction from leadership—it’s what sustains it. Joy doesn’t come from solving every problem or achieving every goal. Instead, it reconnects leaders to the deeper story behind their work—the reason it matters in the first place. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/422p1Ad Here's what they cover in this episode: The difference between happiness and joy and why it matters (04:30) Why joy shows up in hard moments—not just easy ones (06:40) Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s losing the story (10:45) How busyness crowds out joy (and what to do about it) (11:30)  Can you actually practice joy? (14:30) Why leaders need joy to stay connected to purpose (17:10) Three ways to become more open to joy: do, love, hope (20:45) The danger of worshiping productivity (22:00) Toxic positivity vs. honest joy (25:00) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their resource The Guide to Outsourced Accounting. 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! ____________ Where to find Andy: Instagram: @andy_stanley Facebook: Andy Stanley Official X: @andystanley YouTube: @AndyStanleyOfficial   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Role of Joy in High-Performance Leadership with Kate Bowler
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A conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Rooted in providing practical advice for both emerging and veteran leaders, the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast equips leaders with the necessary tools for continuous improvement and lasting impact. One of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To and recognized as one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs by Industry Leader Magazine. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia. For additional information, visit andystanley.com.

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