Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

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 leading a team, stepping into a new role, or just trying to keep your calendar from taking over your life, Andy shares honest, practical insights shaped by decades of leadership experience. 

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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 more complex than we realize. It’s not just a motivational idea, it’s a mindset shift that comes with a cost. However, when you embrace it, your leadership—and your life—take on greater meaning.

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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 this REVERB episode, we dive deeper into last week's discussion on Reset: How Great Leaders Get Unstuck. Andy and Suzy unpack the surprisingly hopeful idea that you don’t always need more to do better—you just need a new approach. Disco...

Every leader eventually gets stuck. But getting unstuck doesn’t always mean hiring more staff or launching a big initiative. In this episode, bestselling author Dan Heath joins Andy to share a practical two-part reset strategy. Learn how to find leverage points, restack your existing resources, and create better results—with the team and tools you already have.

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The best leaders know mission and vision must extend beyond the executive suite. In this episode, Andy sits down with former Ritz-Carlton president Horst Schultze to explore how great leaders build world-class service by treating every team member with dignity and purpose. You’ll discover how consistency, clarity, and empowerment at every level can transform an organization from the inside out.

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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 discussion on The Words that Make or Break Your Leadership. Every leader will eventually say something that lands wrong, what matters most is what happens next. Discover how leaders can use these moments to deepen trust and reinforce a healthy culture. 

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