Leadership Insights
Practical leadership coaching for real teams and real challenges.
Andy Stanley shares actionable principles and candid conversations to help you clarify vision, build healthy teams, and make better leadership decisions.
Released on 12/3/2025
Published by Andy Stanley
Unlocking Leadership Capacity
3/2/2026. 46min
Two Questions to Grow your Business with Jeff Henderson, Part 1-From the Vault
2/16/2026. 19min
REVERB 30: How Vulnerability Drives high Performance
2/9/2026. 14min
The Unexpected Performance Multiplier with Charles Duhigg
2/2/2026. 47min
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 2-From the Vault
1/19/2026. 28min
REVERB 29: The Hidden Anxiety Shaping Your Leadership
1/12/2026. 18min
Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs with Steve Cuss
1/5/2026. 37min
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 1-From the Vault
12/15/2025. 26min
REVERB 28: How Vision and Focus Multiply a Leaders Impact
12/8/2025. 15min
The Leadership Playbook: A Conversation on Vision, Focus, and Multiplying Impact with Jason Jaggard
12/1/2025. 1hr 3min
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 2—From the Vault
11/17/2025. 32min
REVERB 27: Why Gratitude Makes Accountability Work
11/10/2025. 12min
Leading with Gratitude
11/3/2025. 24min
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 1—From the Vault
10/20/2025. 33min
REVERB 26: Beyond High Performance: How Great Leaders Keep Getting Better
10/13/2025. 18min
Beyond High Performance with Jason Jaggard
10/6/2025. 41min
Delegation Dilemma—From the Vault
9/15/2025. 30min
REVERB 25: Rethinking Motivation for Gen Z
9/8/2025. 25min
How to Lead Gen Z Well with Dr. Tim Elmore
9/1/2025. 38min
Ask It for Organizational Leaders—From the Vault
8/18/2025. 23min
REVERB 24: The Stress Paradox: Small Habits, Big Leadership Impact
8/11/2025. 19min
The Stress Paradox: How to Harness Stress to Improve Health and Performance
8/4/2025. 37min
Staffing Systems — From the Vault
7/21/2025. 20min
Reverb 23: Andy Answers More of Your Top Leadership Questions
7/14/2025. 19min
Andy Answers Your Top Leadership Questions
7/7/2025. 30min
The Complexity of Purpose — From the Vault
6/16/2025. 25min
Reverb 22: Reset Your Organization—New Results with the Same Team
6/10/2025. 13min
Reset: How Great Leaders Get Unstuck with Dan Heath
6/2/2025. 34min
Building Vision with Horst Shultze — From the Vault
5/19/2025. 30min
Reverb 21: Repairing After You’ve Misspoken: Turning Missteps into Opportunities
5/12/2025. 19min
The Words That Make Or Break Your Leadership
5/5/2025. 32min
Accelerating Culture — From the Vault
4/21/2025. 28min
REVERB 20: How Excuses Sabotage Your Leadership and Team
4/14/2025. 19min
Stop Limiting Yourself: Transform Your Leadership Mindset With Michael Hyatt
4/7/2025. 31min
Four Noise-Canceling Habits for Leaders — From the Vault
3/17/2025. 25min
REVERB 19: Navigating Difficult People with Clarity
3/10/2025. 15min
How to Lead Difficult People: A Must-Have Leadership Skill
3/3/2025. 21min
The Enneagram and Decision-Making — From the Vault
2/17/2025. 36min
REVERB 18: The Secret to Lifelong Learning and Great Leadership
2/10/2025. 16min
Why the Best Leaders Never Stop Learning
2/3/2025. 27min
The Five Lies of Corporate Culture — From the Vault
1/20/2025. 40min
REVERB 17: How Systems Shape Success
1/13/2025. 13min
Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results
1/6/2025. 25min
How to Get a Return on Failure — From The Vault
12/16/2024. 30min
REVERB 16: Building a Leadership Legacy That Lasts
12/9/2024. 22min
John Maxwell on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now
12/2/2024. 39min
Belongship is the New Leadership — From the Vault
11/18/2024. 30min
Special Post-Election Episode: Our Responsibility
11/11/2024. 10min
Special Election Episode: Finding Common Ground
11/4/2024. 10min
Must-Haves for a Successful Startup Culture — From the Vault
10/21/2024. 23min
REVERB 15: Maximizing Strengths for High-Performance
10/14/2024. 16min
Creating High-Performance Teams That Drive Results
10/7/2024. 34min
Maximizing Peak Productivity: How to Harness Your Best Work Hours — From the Vault
9/16/2024. 25min
REVERB 14: Why Discomfort is Essential for Success
9/8/2024. 19min
Adam Grant on Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
9/2/2024. 42min
Responsibility vs. Authority — From the Vault
8/19/2024. 14min
REVERB 13: Managing Organizational Tension
8/12/2024. 25min
Managing Organizational Tension
8/5/2024. 27min
Dr. Tim Elmore on Generational Diversity in the Workplace— From the Vault
7/15/2024. 28min
REVERB 12: Trust and Inspire Leadership
7/8/2024. 22min
Stephen Covey on the Future of Leadership
7/1/2024. 42min
Listen, Learn, Lead— From the Vault
6/17/2024. 20min
REVERB 11: Improving Momentum
6/10/2024. 21min
Gaining and Sustaining Momentum
6/3/2024. 30min
Donald Miller on Clarifying Your Messaging — From the Vault
5/20/2024. 25min
REVERB 10: Elevating Your Communication
5/13/2024. 27min
Charles Duhigg on the Power of Supercommunicators
5/6/2024. 35min
The Accessibility of a Leader — From the Vault
4/15/2024. 19min
REVERB 9: Being a Trustworthy Leader
4/8/2024. 17min
The Importance of Trust in Leadership
4/1/2024. 33min
When Less is More — From the Vault
3/18/2024. 24min
REVERB 8: The Four Pillars of Happiness
3/11/2024. 23min
The Blueprint to Happiness with Arthur Brooks, New York Times Bestseller and Harvard Professor
3/4/2024. 37min
Daring Destinations — From the Vault
2/19/2024. 26min
REVERB 7: Principle of the Path
2/12/2024. 18min
Leading Toward a Preferred Destination
2/5/2024. 32min
The Principle of Strategic Presence — From the Vault
1/15/2024. 15min
REVERB 6: Managing The Emotions of Leadership Transitions
1/8/2024. 15min
Leading Through Leadership Transitions with Gavin Adams, Founder of Accelerate Consulting Advisory, Inc.
1/1/2024. 40min
Goal Setting in the Life of a Leader: Who Before What — From the Vault
12/18/2023. 23min
REVERB 5: More Insights on Mastering Difficult Conversations
12/11/2023. 18min
Mastering Difficult Conversations with Sheila Heen, Deputy Director of the Harvard Negotiation Project at Harvard Law School
12/4/2023. 41min
Why Openhanded Leadership is Key to a Healthy Culture — From the Vault
11/20/2023. 18min
REVERB 4: What Exceptional Leaders Know
11/13/2023. 15min
The Foundation of Exceptional Leadership
11/6/2023. 30min
Confronting Challenges with Charlie Renfroe — From the Vault
10/16/2023. 27min
REVERB 3: Evolving Your Leadership Competencies
10/9/2023. 14min
Evolving Your Leadership Competencies with David Roberts, President and CEO of Verra Mobility
10/2/2023. 29min
6 Questions Every Leader Must Ask — From the Vault
9/18/2023. 25min
Challenging the Process — From the Vault
9/18/2023. 23min
REVERB 2: Top Leadership Insights from the Past 15 Years
9/11/2023. 13min
Top Leadership Insights from the Past 15 Years
9/4/2023. 31min
REVERB 1: Mastering Communication
8/14/2023. 17min
Mastering Communication with John Maxwell
8/7/2023. 36min
Integrity — From the Vault
7/17/2023. 21min
Leveraging AI in Business with Garrett Stanley
7/3/2023. 24min
Beyond You Leadership — From the Vault
6/19/2023. 18min
The Power of Intuition with Holly Goddard
6/5/2023. 26min
The Question Great Leaders Ask — From the Vault
5/15/2023. 14min
From Strength to Strength with Arthur Brooks
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.
5/1/2023. 33min
The Dangers of Autonomy — From the Vault
4/17/2023. 19min
Moral Leadership with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
4/3/2023. 24min
Keystone Habits — From the Vault
3/20/2023. 16min
The Power of Human Energy with Angela Ahrendts, Apple's former SVP of Retail
3/6/2023. 33min
The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff
2/6/2023. 34min
Creating Vision for Parenting with Sandra Stanley
1/2/2023. 27min
Building a StoryBrand With Donald Miller - From the Vault
12/19/2022. 34min
The Key to Organizational Health with Patrick Lencioni, Part 2
12/5/2022. 25min
FROM THE VAULT - Vision Is a Team Sport
11/21/2022. 32min
The Key to Organizational Health with Patrick Lencioni, Part 1
11/7/2022. 25min
FROM THE VAULT - In the Wake of Leadership
10/17/2022. 16min
Not in It to Win It with John Maxwell
10/3/2022. 35min
FROM THE VAULT - Bold Leadership
9/19/2022. 22min
How To Get A Return On Failure With John Maxwell
9/5/2022. 30min
FROM THE VAULT - Better Before Bigger
8/15/2022. 18min
Harnessing the Power of Focus
8/1/2022. 21min
FROM THE VAULT - Grounded Present but Future Focused
7/18/2022. 20min
Integrity in the Life of a Leader
7/4/2022. 19min
FROM THE VAULT - How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, Part 1
6/20/2022. 25min
FROM THE VAULT - How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, Part 2
6/20/2022. 26min
Surprising Ways Leadership Is Changing with Clay Scroggins
6/6/2022. 46min
FROM THE VAULT - Managing Tension
5/16/2022. 15min
Leading from the Middle
5/2/2022. 28min
FROM THE VAULT - Self-Leadership, Part 2
4/18/2022. 13min
The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know with Adam Grant
4/4/2022. 35min
FROM THE VAULT - Self-Leadership, Part 1
3/21/2022. 11min
Addressing Organizational Languishing with Adam Grant
3/7/2022. 17min
FROM THE VAULT - Vision: A Conversation With Frank Blake, Part 2
2/21/2022. 32min
Developing Leaders with Carol Tomé
2/7/2022. 26min
FROM THE VAULT - Vision: A Conversation With Frank Blake, Part 1
1/17/2022. 36min
Corporate Purpose with Carol Tomé
1/3/2022. 26min
The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore, Part 2
12/6/2021. 31min
The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore
11/1/2021. 31min
The Power of Words
10/4/2021. 41min
Carey Nieuwhof on Working At Your Best, Part 2
9/6/2021. 27min
Carey Nieuwhof on Working At Your Best, Part 1
8/2/2021. 26min
The 5 Lies of Corporate Culture with Ginger Hardage, Part 2
7/5/2021. 24min
The 5 Lies of Corporate Culture with Ginger Hardage, Part 1
6/7/2021. 33min
Belongship Is the New Leadership
5/3/2021. 30min
Must-Haves for a Successful Startup Culture
4/5/2021. 26min
The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 2
3/1/2021. 30min
The 6 Types of Working Genius, Part 1
2/1/2021. 31min
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
1/4/2021. 44min
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 2
12/7/2020. 30min
The Virtues of a Leader, Part 1
11/2/2020. 27min
The Enneagram & Decision-Making, Part 2
10/5/2020. 43min
The Enneagram & Decision-Making, Part 1
9/8/2020. 44min
Responsibility vs. Authority
8/3/2020. 16min
Leading in Times of Disruption, Part 2
7/6/2020. 21min
Leading in Times of Disruption, Part 1
6/1/2020. 20min
The Motivation of a Leader with Patrick Lencioni, Part 2
5/4/2020. 27min
The Motivation of a Leader with Patrick Lencioni, Part 1
4/6/2020. 22min
Four Groups Every Organization Should Be For
3/2/2020. 27min
Two Questions to Grow Your Business
2/3/2020. 20min
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 2
1/6/2020. 32min
The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 1
12/2/2019. 34min
Four Noise-Canceling Habits for Leaders
11/4/2019. 25min
Three Villains of Leadership
10/7/2019. 24min
Building Vision with Horst Schulze, Part 2
9/2/2019. 30min
Building Vision with Horst Schulze, Part 1
8/5/2019. 28min
Enneagram for Leaders, Part 2
7/8/2019. 30min
Enneagram for Leaders, Part 1
6/6/2019. 30min
Generational Diversity in the Workplace, Part 2
5/3/2019. 42min
Generational Diversity in the Workplace, Part 1
Just like ethnic and gender diversity, generational diversity is also influencing workplace dynamics. Up to four generations comprise today’s workforce, and each brings its own set of experiences and expectations to the marketplace.
4/5/2019. 30min
Leadership and Parenting, Part 2
Great leaders know that leadership is not limited to the marketplace; leadership begins at home. On this month's podcast, Andy will conclude his conversation with his wife Sandra on the dueling demands of career and family.
2/28/2019. 26min
Leadership and Parenting, Part 1
Today’s podcast will begin a two-part conversation about the important topic of leading at home.
2/1/2019. 18min
Building a StoryBrand: A Conversation with Donald Miller
On this month's podcast, Andy talks with Donald Miller about how to build a brand for your leadership using story.
1/3/2019. 34min
Communicating for a Change: A Conversation with Donald Miller
On this month's podcast, Andy talks with Donald Miller, about this importance of creating a clear message.
11/30/2018. 24min
Revisiting Creating High-Performance Teams, Part 2
On this month's podcast, we will conclude our conversation on Creating High-Performance Teams.
11/1/2018. 26min
Revisiting Creating High-Performance Teams, Part 1
On this month's podcast, we're celebrating 10 years together by revisiting our most downloaded episode, Creating High-Performance Teams.
10/4/2018. 24min
Accelerating Culture, Part 2
On this month's podcast, Andy concludes his conversation with Dave Katz, CFO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, about what it means to accelerate culture within your organization.
9/6/2018. 22min
Accelerating Culture, Part 1
On this month's podcast, Andy talks with Dave Katz, CFO of Coca-Cola Consolidated, about what it means to accelerate culture within your organization.
8/2/2018. 27min
Self-Leadership, Part 2
On this month's podcast, Andy concludes a two-part conversation on the importance of self-leadership.
7/6/2018. 12min
Self-Leadership, Part 1
On this month's podcast, Andy begins a two-part conversation on the importance of self-leadership.
6/1/2018. 11min
Courageous Leadership, Part 3
On this month’s podcast, Andy concludes a conversation about the role of courage in leadership.
5/4/2018. 32min
Courageous Leadership, Part 2
On this month’s podcast, Andy continues the conversation about the role of courage in leadership.
4/6/2018. 16min
Courageous Leadership, Part 1
On this month’s podcast, Andy will begin a conversation about the role of courage in leadership.
3/2/2018. 14min
Culture of Collaboration, Part 2
On this month's podcast, Andy concludes a two-part conversation on creating a culture of collaboration.
2/2/2018. 17min
Culture of Collaboration, Part 1
On this month's podcast, Andy will begin a two-part conversation on creating a culture of collaboration.
1/5/2018. 16min
Uniquely Better, Part 2
On this month's podcast, Andy will conclude a two-part conversation on the importance of uniquely better.
12/1/2017. 14min
Uniquely Better, Part 1
On this month's podcast, Andy will begin a two-part conversation on the importance of uniquely better.
11/3/2017. 13min
The Complexity of Purpose, Part 2
In this month’s podcast, Andy concludes a two-part conversation about the complexity of purpose.
10/6/2017. 16min
The Complexity of Purpose, Part 1
In this month’s podcast, Andy will begin a two-part conversation about the complexity of purpose.
9/1/2017. 13min
How To Lead When You’re Not in Charge, Part 2
In this month’s podcast, Andy concludes a two-part conversation with Clay Scroggins about how to leverage influence when you lack authority.
8/4/2017. 25min
How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge, Part 1
On this month’s podcast, Andy talks with Clay Scroggins about how to lead when you're not in charge.
7/7/2017. 26min
Doing What Only You Can Do, Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes a two-part conversation about only doing what only you can do.
6/2/2017. 14min
Doing What Only You Can Do, Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy will being a two-part conversation about only doing what only you can do.
5/5/2017. 17min
Creating a Culture of Continual Improvement, Part 2
On this month’s podcast, Andy will conclude a two-part conversation on creating a culture of continual improvement. Thanks to Audible for sponsoring this edition.
4/7/2017. 15min
Creating a Culture of Continual Improvement, Part 1
On this month’s podcast, Andy will begin a conversation about creating a culture of continual improvement.
3/3/2017. 14min
Creating World Class Service, Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy talks with Horst Schulze, chairman and CEO of Capella Hotel Group, about what it means to create world-class service.
2/3/2017. 28min
Creating World Class Service, Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes a conversation around the building blocks of a compelling vision.
1/6/2017. 30min
In the Wake of Leadership
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes a conversation around the building blocks of a compelling vision.
12/2/2016. 16min
Visioneering – Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes a conversation around the building blocks of a compelling vision.
11/4/2016. 21min
Visioneering – Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy begins a conversation around the building blocks of a compelling vision.
10/7/2016. 19min
The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson – Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes his conversation with Glen Jackson, the co-founder of Jackson Spalding, about what it means to be a preeminent organization.
9/2/2016. 25min
The Seven Pillars of Preeminence with Glen Jackson – Part 1
On this month's podcast, Andy talks with Glen Jackson, the co-founder of Jackson Spalding, about what it means to be a preeminent organization.
8/5/2016. 31min
Creating High-Performance Teams, Part 2
In this month's podcast, Andy concludes his conversation about how to create high-performance teams.
7/1/2016. 16min
Creating High-Performance Teams, Part 1
In this month's podcast, Andy talks about how to create high-performance teams.
6/3/2016. 23min
Challenging Leadership
On this month's podcast, Andy explains why challenging the status quo is a fundamental mandate for every leader.
5/6/2016. 23min
Listener Questions Answered
On this month's podcast Andy will answer questions from our podcast listeners.
4/1/2016. 27min
Confronting Challenges
In this month's podcast Andy interviews his mentor, Charlie Renfroe, about confronting challenges and maintaining trust when things don't go as expected.
3/4/2016. 27min
Daring Destinations, Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy concludes his conversation with author and CEO Cheryl Bacheldor on how to make bold decisions that drive superior performance results.
2/5/2016. 15min
Daring Destinations, Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy starts a conversation with author and CEO Cheryl Bachelder on how to make bold decisions that drive superior performance results.
1/8/2016. 24min
Lessons from the First 20 Years, Part 2
In this month's podcast, Andy explores the best, most effective leadership principles learned in the first 20 years of the organization.
12/4/2015. 19min
Lessons from the First 20 Years, Part 1
In this month’s podcast, Andy explores the best, most effective leadership principles learned in the first 20 years of the organization.
11/6/2015. 19min
Vision: A Conversation with Frank Blake – Part 2
On today’s podcast, Andy talks with Frank Blake, former Chairman and CEO of Home Depot, on creating and communicating vision for your organization.
10/2/2015. 32min
Vision: A Conversation with Frank Blake – Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy talks with Frank Blake, former Chairman and CEO of Home Depot, on creating and communicating vision for your organization.
9/4/2015. 36min
Delegation Dilemma – Part 2
On today's podcast, Andy continues the conversation on an easy and effective way to delegate.
8/7/2015. 18min
Delegation Dilemma – Part 1
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore an easy and effective way to delegate.
7/3/2015. 16min
Bold Leadership
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore what it takes to be a bold leader.
6/5/2015. 23min
The Question Great Leaders Ask
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore a question that every leader should ask.
5/1/2015. 15min
Staffing Systems
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore how to maintain a healthy level of tension in your organization.
4/3/2015. 20min
Managing Tension
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore how to maintain a healthy level of tension in your organization.
3/6/2015. 15min
The Dangers of Autonomy
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore the dangerous desire for autonomy.
2/6/2015. 20min
Open-Handed Staffing
On today’s podcast, Andy will explore what happens when a key staff member leaves the team.
1/9/2015. 18min
Keystone Habits – Interview with Charles Duhigg
On today’s podcast, Andy will continue to explore the idea of Keystone Habits through an interview conducted by Andy with Charles Duhigg.
12/5/2014. 24min
Ask It
On today's podcast, Andy will explore a question that can revolutionize how you make decisions.
11/7/2014. 23min
The Principle of Strategic Presence
On today's podcast, Andy will explore an important principle that too many leaders selfishly ignore.
10/3/2014. 12min
Keystone Habits
On today's podcast, Andy will talk about habits that can change your organization.
9/8/2014. 16min
Beyond You Leader
On today's podcast, Andy will explore how your leadership can last beyond your lifetime.
8/1/2014. 18min
Staying Current
On today's podcast, Andy will tackle the challenging world of performance evaluation.
7/3/2014. 19min
How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge – Part 2
On today's podcast, Andy will explore a challenge that every leader faces and very few ever escape.
6/6/2014. 20min
How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge – Part 1
In today's podcast, Andy will explore how to lead when you're not in charge.
5/2/2014. 23min
Leading a Team Meeting
In today's podcast, Andy will explore how to create a meeting structure that leaders look forward to.
4/4/2014. 26min
Vision Is a Team Sport
In today's podcast, Andy will talk to an exceptional leader about a challenge that far too many leaders face alone.
3/7/2014. 32min
Simply Lead
In this podcast, Andy talks about an approach to leadership that will help ensure that the bigger you get, the better you get.
2/7/2014. 22min
Family Matters
In this podcast, Andy talks about one of the most important aspects of the life of a successful leader.
1/3/2014. 24min
The Art of Inviting Feedback – Part 2
In this podcast, Andy concludes the discussion with a next generation leader about a question that all leaders need to ask.
12/9/2013. 20min
The Art of Inviting Feedback – Part 1
In this podcast, Andy talks to a next generation leader about a question that all leaders need to ask.
11/4/2013. 21min
The Power of Team – Part 3
In this podcast, Andy concludes a three-part conversation around the importance and power of team.
10/4/2013. 19min
The Power of Team – Part 2
In this podcast, Andy continues a three-part conversation around the importance and power of team.
9/6/2013. 16min
The Power of Team – Part 1
In this podcast, Andy kicks off a three-part conversation around the importance and power of team.
8/2/2013. 21min
Defining Your Organizational Culture – Part 2
In this session, Andy discusses the importance of crafting a culture for your organization.
7/5/2013. 16min
Defining Your Organizational Culture – Part 1
In this session, Andy discusses the importance of crafting a culture for your organization.
6/7/2013. 20min
Better Before Bigger
In this session, Andy discusses a principle that will help any organization grow.
5/3/2013. 19min
Leading in Uncertain Times
In this session, Andy discusses the challenge of leading in uncertain times.
3/1/2013. 17min
Listen, Learn and Lead
In this session, Andy discusses a skill that every leader needs to develop.
2/8/2013. 19min
Unlocking Leadership Capacity