Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

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Great Leaders Play to Their Strengths, Part 2 Sep 21, 2026

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Great leaders know that being responsible for something doesn’t mean they need to be involved in everything.

In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring the obstacles that can pull leaders away from their strengths. They discuss the difference between responsibility and competency, why developing other leaders is essential for organizational growth, and how staying within your strengths can create a more sustainable and effective approach to leadership.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

Knowing the difference between being responsible for vs being involved in (3:05)
Questions to ask to help identify your strengths (12:03)
The significance of developing other leaders (18:33)
Identifying strategic moments to practice symbolic leadership (28:00)

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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.

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Great Leaders Play to Their Strengths, Part 1 Sep 07, 2026

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Great leaders don’t try to be great at everything. They identify where they add the most value and create space for others to do the same.

In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring why playing to your strengths is essential for maximizing your impact. They discuss how narrowing your focus, protecting your most productive time, and letting go of responsibilities others can do better can strengthen both your leadership and your organization.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

Why doing fewer things can help you accomplish more (2:58)
The myth of the well-rounded leader (8:38)
The importance of creating margin (22:25)
How leaders attract and retain high-capacity team members (24:52)

Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: Feedback that Fuels Growth. This resource teaches you how to have the conversations most leaders avoid, navigate difficult feedback with care, and build a culture where your team feels supported and empowered. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now.

Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial

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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Great Leaders Lead Themselves Well, Part 2 Aug 17, 2026

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The hardest person you'll ever lead is the person you see in the mirror every day. And the more influence you have, the more important self-leadership becomes.

In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on why self-leadership is the foundation of great leadership. They explore why leaders must prioritize what they value most over what they want now, and why leading yourself well requires inviting others in.

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Here's what they cover in this episode:

Three commitments great leaders make
What great leaders prioritize (2:10)
How to determine what you value most (7:36)
Why great leaders invite feedback (19:36)

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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.

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Great Leaders Lead Themselves Well, Part 1 Aug 03, 2026

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The path to becoming a great leader begins with one simple question: What would a great leader do?
In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard begin a new series unpacking Andy's new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. They explore why self-leadership is the foundation of every other aspect of leadership, why giftedness alone isn't enough to be a leader worth following, and how the greatest challenge every leader faces is the person they see in the mirror each morning.
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Here's what they cover in this episode:

Why leadership is both a gift and a responsibility (6:18)
Why leading yourself is harder than leading others (15:45)
The gap where most leadership failures begin (19:25)
The first commitment of self-leadership (31:52)

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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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The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson, Part 2 – From the Vault Jul 20, 2026

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

New format beginning in August: 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

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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REVERB 35: The Secret to a Life That Keeps Moving Forward Jul 13, 2026

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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.

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Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 2 Jul 06, 2026

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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.

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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.

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The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson, Part 1 – From the Vault Jun 15, 2026

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What separates good organizations from truly exceptional ones?

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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REVERB 34: Navigating Life’s Cliffs and Fog Jun 08, 2026

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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.

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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Jim Collins on What to Make of A Life, Part 1 Jun 01, 2026

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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.

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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)

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.

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