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Echo Leadership Podcast with Andy Wood

Echo Leadership Podcast with Andy Woodecho.church
The Echo Leadership Podcast with Andy Wood provides relevant, practical tools for you to become the leader your team wants to follow. As Lead Pastor at Echo.Church, Andy Wood is a proven leader with over 20 years of leading and studying leadership. He’s an entrepreneur, pastor, communicator, husband, and dad of three. In each episode, Andy is bringing you leadership practices straight from the front lines to be more efficient, shape culture, stay focused, and grow your team in ways that are both easy to understand and apply to grow you as a leader.
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Episodes

The Zone of the Unknown, Part 2

Sometimes the future is foggy. We can’t see what lies ahead, so we become fearful and confused about what to do next. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske conclude a two-part conversation on what we can do in the midst of ambiguity in order to stay focused and continue growing as leaders.

Aug 01, 202234 minEp. 47

The Zone of the Unknown, Part 1

Sometimes the future is foggy. We can’t see what lies ahead, so we become fearful and confused about what to do next. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske begin a two-part conversation on what we can do in the midst of ambiguity in order to stay focused and continue growing as leaders.

Jul 11, 202238 minEp. 46

Back on Track

As we lead our teams and organizations, we can often get distracted and lose focus on why we do what we do. From the stage of the 2022 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares how we can get back on track with a renewed sense of passion and urgency for the mission we’ve set out to accomplish.

Jun 22, 202249 minEp. 45

How to Stay Hungry and Humble, Part 2

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske conclude a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and pr...

May 05, 202229 minEp. 44

How to Stay Hungry and Humble, Part 1

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske begin a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and pract...

Apr 28, 202231 minEp. 43

Q&A with Shauna Pilgreen: Choosing to Love Where You Live

In this exclusive bonus episode, San Francisco-based author and church planter Shauna Pilgreen shares how we can love where we live by investing in the community around us. CONNECT WITH SHAUNA PILGREEN Website: shaunapilgreen.com Live Sent Weekend: shaunapilgreen.com/weekend Facebook: @shaunapilgreenstory Twitter: @shaunapilgreen Instagram: @shaunapilgreen...

Mar 17, 202230 minEp. 42

Four Key Decisions for Growth

Cultivating growth in our teams and organizations requires us to make four key decisions. In this month’s episode, discover what they are and how you can implement them in order to grow and increase the impact of what you lead. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day gathering packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with yo...

Mar 01, 202245 minEp. 41

Four Strategies to Win at Home

No amount of success in the world can make up for failure in our homes. In this month’s episode, learn four practical ways to intentionally prioritize and invest in the relationships that matter most. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echole...

Feb 07, 202241 minEp. 40

Getting Healthy Again

From the stage of the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares four practical ways we can get healthy again as leaders in the midst of one of the most challenging seasons we've ever faced. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 19, 2022, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadershi...

Jan 03, 202239 minEp. 39

Q&A with Levi Lusko: Adding Value Where It Matters Most

Since founding Fresh Life Church in 2007, one of the biggest lessons Lead Pastor Levi Lusko has learned is to not add too much value to the organization. In this exclusive bonus episode, hear about his journey of discovering how to best serve his team in his role without stifling their leadership. Plus, Levi shares the key thoughts and habits that help him stay healthy and focused on the mission of Fresh Life Church. CONNECT WITH LEVI LUSKO Website: https://levilusko.com/ Facebook: @levilusko Tw...

Dec 21, 202131 minEp. 38

Bigger Vision, Greater Collaboration

It's going to take more than one individual or one church to further accomplish the mission of the "capital C" Church. From the stage of the 2021 Exponential Bay Area Regional Conference, Andy Wood challenges church leaders to expand their vision of what God can do when they network together at a greater level. EXPONENTIAL 2020-2021 Digital Access Pass: This is the perfect resource for individual and team training! For only $99, gain access to all the main stage sessions from the five 2021 regio...

Dec 01, 202120 minEp. 37

Q&A with Rusty George: Enduring Through the Decades

Our journey as leaders isn’t about how fast we grow, but how well we finish. In this exclusive bonus episode, Rusty George, lead pastor of Real Life Church, shares the key habits and mindsets he’s learned and implemented over the last 25+ years that can help us endure through decades as leaders. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Fred Crawford & Ryan Mathews, The Myth of Excellence: Why Great Companies Never Try to Be the Best at Everything Carey Nieuwhof, “Has Your Leadership Peaked? The Theory of the 10...

Nov 17, 202130 minEp. 36

Give Up to Go Up

What are you holding onto that’s holding you back as a leader? In this month’s episode, learn five key practices on how to let go so that you can lead at a higher level and move the vision of your organization forward.

Nov 01, 202145 minEp. 35

Stop Solving the Same Problem

One of the most important skills of leadership is problem-solving, yet so many of us keep addressing the same issues in our organizations for months (or even years!) on end. In this month’s episode, learn five key ideas that will equip you and your team to solve problems efficiently and effectively.

Oct 05, 202140 minEp. 34

The Art of Leveraging Failure

We all make mistakes. We look back at them and wish we had done things differently. However, if we’re not mindful, we can live in our past and let the pain of regret weigh us down. In this month’s episode, discover how to leverage your failure as fuel to grow as a leader and move forward into the future.

Sep 01, 202137 minEp. 33

Q&A with Rich Birch: Help Over Hype

Going viral may bring instant fame, but it’s not the end goal for Rich Birch as he creates resources for church leaders at unSeminary . In this exclusive bonus episode, Rich shares what ultimately drives him to produce content, and how he’s been able to continually grow his audience and impact thousands of leaders over the past 10+ years. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Rich Birch, Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth at Your Church CONNECT WITH RICH BIRCH Twitter | Instagram | Faceb...

Aug 20, 202131 minEp. 32

Q&A with Kevin Compton: Behind the Scenes with a Silicon Valley VC

Kevin Compton, co-founder of principal investment firm Radar Partners, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on his experience as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. Hear Kevin share behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Kleiner Perkins, how Radar Partners coaches their entrepreneurs, and what we can learn from Silicon Valley culture in order to become better leaders.

Aug 03, 202136 minEp. 31

Q&A with Henry Kaestner: Work with a Purpose

After several years of success on Wall Street, Henry Kaestner had everything he needed to be happy—or so he thought. He felt an emptiness deep inside his soul, yet no person or thing could fill it. In this exclusive bonus episode, Henry shares how his journey to faith transformed his life and brought true meaning and purpose to his work as an entrepreneur. Plus, Henry chats about living generously and his vision to see Christ followers spark a culture of radical generosity in the Bay Area. Henry...

Jul 15, 202138 minEp. 30

Better Thinking, Bigger Leadership

Increase the scope of your leadership by changing how you think! In this month’s episode, learn five better ways of thinking that can help you lead people at a higher level, build a flourishing culture, and lift the lid on what’s possible for your team or organization.

Jul 02, 202150 minEp. 29

Q&A with Sean Morgan: Leading People Through Change

According to Sean Morgan, the founder of The Ascent , change management leaders often fail to understand that, at the end of the day, they’re helping people . In this exclusive bonus episode, Sean draws upon his professional experience in healthcare and ministry to share practical ways to lead people while implementing change in an organization. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES John Kotter, Leading Change Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer, A Church Called Tov CONNECT WITH SEAN MORGAN Instagram: @_seanmorg...

Jun 21, 202134 minEp. 28

Q&A with Sue Warnke: The Four T’s of Prioritization

Twenty years and counting in the software industry, Sue Warnke knows full well how focusing on the right things at the right time makes all the difference. In this month’s episode, she shares a prioritization model that helps her achieve bigger impact and better results not only at work, but in other areas of her life as well.

Jun 02, 202132 minEp. 27

Q&A with Brad Lomenick: How Do You Walk into a Room?

When you’re around other leaders, are you a networker or a connector? In this exclusive bonus episode, Brad Lomenick compares the two mindsets and challenges us to think differently the next time we walk into a room full of leaders. Plus, Brad shares what it was like to help build a movement of young leaders called Catalyst, as well as what it takes to lead the next generation. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 20, 2021, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and p...

May 18, 202138 minEp. 26

Staff Tension, Transition, and Turnover

Working with people can be both one of the greatest joys and greatest burdens of leading an organization. While you get to accomplish the mission together as a staff, you also experience difficult tension, transition, and turnover. In this month's episode, learn how to address each one in a way that brings health, strength, and longevity to your teams. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 20, 2021, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and practical leadership tools....

May 03, 202133 minEp. 25

Change the Temperature

Have you ever found yourself in an environment that you wish felt different? In this month’s episode, learn four mindset shifts that can help you change the temperature and lift the atmosphere wherever you lead. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 20, 2021, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, the Echo Leadership Conference will inspire and equip you to lead bigger and better in your environm...

Apr 01, 202133 minEp. 24

Four Buckets of Execution

We all have plenty to do, but how many of us are actually getting the right things done at the right time? In this month’s episode, discover a weekly tool that can help you stay organized, prioritize what’s most important, and execute on the vision in your heart. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 20, 2021, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, inspiration, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, the Echo Leadership Conference will inspire and ...

Mar 01, 202132 minEp. 23

Q&A with Mark Batterson: Keep on Keeping On

Nearly a year into the pandemic, many of us are wondering: “How much longer?” We’ve already experienced so much loss and discouragement. Can we continue on? In this exclusive bonus episode, Mark Batterson shares how a certain mindset can help us persevere and keep on keeping on even through tremendous difficulty. [CLOSED] BOOK GIVEAWAY: WIN THE DAY The first 10 people who subscribe to the Echo Leadership Podcast email list for the first time will win a free copy of “Win the Day” by Mark Batterso...

Feb 16, 202125 minEp. 22

Get Your Confidence Back

Don’t let the uncertainty of this season keep weighing you down. In this month’s episode, discover five strategies that can help you regain your confidence as a leader and propel you forward into the future. To learn more, visit https://echo.church/leadershippodcast.

Feb 01, 202139 minEp. 21

Q&A with Carey Nieuwhof: Digital Church Is Here to Stay

What seems like a temporary solution to social distancing orders may actually be a long-term strategy that leads to exponential church growth over the years to come. In this exclusive bonus episode, Carey Nieuwhof shares insights on the future of digital church and how we must fully leverage it in order to reach more people with the love of God.

Jan 19, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 20

Turn Your Frustration into Fuel

If you felt frustrated as a leader in 2020, you are not alone. In this month’s episode, learn five ways you can turn last year’s frustration into fuel for great leadership in 2021. [CLOSED] BOOK GIVEAWAY: TURNING THE FLYWHEEL The first 10 people who subscribe to the Echo Leadership Podcast email list for the first time will win a free copy of Turning the Flywheel by Jim Collins. To subscribe, visit echo.church/leadershippodcast and sign up to “Get Updates.”...

Jan 04, 202135 minEp. 19

Q&A with Ray Hudson: How a Bay Area Church Planter Keeps Showing Up

For Ray Hudson, Lead Pastor of City Center Church in Berkeley, the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped him from showing up. In this exclusive bonus episode, Ray shares what pushed him to launch his brand-new church online and how he’s shaping team culture in a way that moves them forward into the future together.

Dec 29, 202021 minEp. 18
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