Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

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.

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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.

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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 ar...

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 fos...

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.

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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. 

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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.

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Here's what we cover in this episode:

1. What makes someone a difficult person. (1:48)
2. Wh...

Knowing your underlying motivations and how you’re wired will help you make better leadership decisions. In this episode, Ian Morgan Cron and I talk about each Enneagram type and how they approach decisions.

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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 Stop Learning. You’ll learn that when you listen, you learn, and when you learn, you lead better. 

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Great leaders never stop learning. They choose curiosity over criticism, becoming students of new ideas rather than protectors of the status quo. In this episode I discuss how to resist the natural resistance of embracing new ideas in your organizations.

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Here's what we cover in this episode:

1. Why resistance of new ideas is natural. (2:06)
2. The challenges of facing new ...

Creating and maintaining corporate culture can sometimes feel insignificant, but healthy organizational culture is a strategic asset that drives customer and employee retention, customer satisfaction, and profitability. In this episode from 2021 former Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications, Ginger Hardage, and I discuss five common misconceptions that stand in the way of healthy corporate cultures.

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In order to achieve sustainable success, leaders must proactively evaluate and improve their systems. In this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Utilizing Systems to Empower People and Drive Results. Discover the importance of regular audits, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement rather than reactive crisis management.

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Great leaders know that productivity starts with strong systems. These systems shape your culture, influence behaviors, and determine results. In this episode, I discuss practical ways to create and monitor effective systems in your organization.

Here's what we cover in this episode: 

• (0:00) Intro

• (3:16) Why systems control behaviors 

• (9:30) Three key q...

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 author, John Maxwell, and I discuss the importance of embracing failure and how to leverage it for overall success.

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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 discussion on Building Your Leadership Legacy Now. Learn how investing in others is the ultimate mark of a leader as we explore lessons learned from great leaders who left a lasting impact—and warnings from those who didn’t.

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Legacy is an ongoing process that is built daily, whether intentionally or unintentionally. In this episode, John Maxwell and I discuss the practical steps leaders can take today to build their legacy. 

Here's what we cover in this episode:

• (0.00) - Intro
• (0.45) - Legacy defined
• (9.00) - What legacy requires
• (22.50) - The practical steps to build...

Every leader can grow beyond driving performance and business success and create a deep sense of community. In this episode from 2021 Sangram Vajre and I discuss the framework for building a culture of "belongship" in any organization. 

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There is a balance between individual rights and personal responsibility. In this special episode I discuss why our nation's future depends not just on our rights, but on how we choose to exercise those rights for the common good.

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Disagreement is inevitable, but division is a choice. In this episode I discuss how even while navigating yet another heated election season, there is a path through the turmoil. We can bridge our differences and make a real impact without falling into the traps of division and fear.

• (0:00) - Intro
• (0:43) - Today's political climate
• (2:12) - The way forward
• (5:15) - The optimal environment...