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. Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY f...
Jun 08, 2026•16 min
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...
Jun 01, 2026•41 min
When you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you put yourself in a position to tap into your natural gifts and are able to achieve more in every aspect of life. In this episode from 2021, Patrick Lencioni is back to wrap up the Working Genius framework and why so many leaders feel stuck in roles that don’t fit. This conversation will help you identify your strengths, avoid burnout, and unlock a more productive and fulfilling way to work. Downlo...
May 18, 2026•30 min
Joy may sound soft, but it has a measurable impact on resilience, engagement, trust, and team performance. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and Suzy Gray unpack Andy’s conversation with Kate Bowler about why joy matters more than most leaders realize. They discuss the difference between joy and happiness, how recognizing progress creates gratitude, why storytelling strengthens team culture, and how simple acts of recognition can transform engagement. If you want to build a healthier culture ...
May 11, 2026•25 min
Joy isn’t optional for leaders, it’s what keeps you connected to the story that makes your work matter. In this episode, Andy sits down with Kate Bowler to explore why joy isn’t a distraction from leadership—it’s what sustains it. Joy doesn’t come from solving every problem or achieving every goal. Instead, it reconnects leaders to the deeper story behind their work—the reason it matters in the first place. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/422p1Ad Here's what they cover in this epi...
May 04, 2026•35 min
When you identify your areas of working genius, as well as your areas of life-draining weakness, you position yourself to use your natural gifts and accomplish more in every area of life. In this episode from 2021, Andy sits down with Patrick Lencioni to explore the Working Genius framework and why so many leaders feel stuck in roles that don’t fit. This conversation will help you identify your strengths, avoid burnout, and unlock a more productive and fulfilling way to work. Download the applic...
Apr 20, 2026•30 min
If you’ve ever reached a goal and felt an unexpected emptiness, you’re not alone. Success has a way of delivering a moment, but not a lasting sense of meaning. In this REVERB conversation, Suzy Gray and Andy unpack why achievement alone falls short and what actually creates a meaningful life. Meaning isn’t found in what you accomplish, but in who you serve. When your life becomes a means to something beyond yourself, you trade the cycle of chasing the next win for something far more lasting. The...
Apr 13, 2026•22 min
You can be successful and still feel like something’s missing from your life. A meaningful life is built when your life makes sense to you, has purpose and direction, and is rooted in healthy relationships. In this episode, Andy Stanley sits down with Arthur Brooks, bestselling author and Harvard professor, to explore why so many successful people still feel unfulfilled. Together, they unpack the three essential components of meaning, why our culture is making it harder to find, and how even suf...
Apr 06, 2026•37 min
Purpose and profit fuel each other. The more purpose you have in your organization, the more growth you’ll see. In this episode from 2020, Jeff Henderson joins Andy to wrap up their conversation on growth. This time they're covering why the winning organizations of tomorrow will be more concerned with becoming fans of their customers instead of convincing customers to become fans of the organization. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4loqfi1 Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership...
Mar 16, 2026•27 min
In last week’s episode, Andy sat down with his Executive Assistant of nearly 30 years, Diane Grant, to talk about one of the most overlooked leadership advantages: a strong leader–assistant partnership. In this REVERB episode, Andy and Suzy unpack what it takes to make that partnership work well. They discuss how trust multiplies leadership capacity, why many leaders struggle to release decision-making to their assistants, and why saying “you decide” may be one of the most important leadership m...
Mar 09, 2026•18 min
Behind every effective leader is someone quietly protecting their time, energy, and focus. When leaders clarify what matters most and empower the right executive assistant to guard it, everything works better — decisions get clearer and you gain margin. Great leaders go further faster when they build a true partnership with a high-capacity executive assistant. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4ska4oi Here is what they cover in this episode: The difference between an administrative ...
Mar 02, 2026•47 min
Purpose and profit fuel each other. The more purpose you have in your organization, the more growth you’ll see. In this episode from 2020, Jeff Henderson joins Andy to discuss when an organization gets clear about what it wants to be known for it unlocks the most powerful form of growth: loyal customers, engaged teams, and word-of-mouth advocacy. Compelling purpose wins hearts and creates the kind of brand loyalty that pricing and promotion alone never can. Download the application guide: https:...
Feb 16, 2026•20 min
If you want better ideas, healthier teams, and stronger relationships at work and at home, this episode will help you make psychological safety a leadership value. Andy and Suzy go deeper into last week’s conversation with Charles Duhigg about psychological safety. They explore why leaders are responsible for creating safe environments, how vulnerability invites vulnerability, and why curiosity—not correction—should lead difficult conversations. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts...
Feb 09, 2026•15 min
Forget talent or strategy—one of the most effective ways to drive high performance is fostering psychological safety. When leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, ask questions, and challenge ideas without fear, teams don’t just work harder—they think better, collaborate deeper, and unlock the kind of energy and innovation that sustainable success depends on. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4q9ja5H Here is what they cover in this episode: Why psychological ...
Feb 02, 2026•47 min
Virtues are important in every area of life, but they are especially important within the context of leadership. In this episode from 2020, the CEO of Habitat International, Jonathan Reckford, is back to wrap up our conversation on the seven virtues of a leader. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/49ANdgl 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. ...
Jan 19, 2026•29 min
Anxiety doesn’t always come from danger, it often comes from false needs. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray reflect on last week’s conversation with Steve Cuss to explore how unseen anxieties shape leadership decisions. From perfectionism and control to approval-seeking, they discuss the triggers that cause leaders to power up or pull back under pressure. Andy shares practical insights on lowering the emotional temperature, choosing clarity when certainty isn’t possible,...
Jan 12, 2026•18 min
Anxiety is something every leader deals with. The best leaders learn to recognize and manage it before it becomes contagious and spreads in their organization. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Steve Cuss explore why many leaders don’t recognize anxiety in themselves until it begins shaping their teams and culture. You’ll discover how false needs like control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel reactivity—and why unmanaged anxiety is contagious. This conversation equips leaders with practic...
Jan 05, 2026•38 min
Virtues are important in every area of life, but they are especially important within the context of leadership. In this episode from 2020, the CEO of Habitat International, Jonathan Reckford, joins us to discuss the virtues of a leader. 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...
Dec 15, 2025•26 min
Activity doesn’t equal impact. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray revisit last week's conversation with Jason Jaggard to reveal why focus fuels growth and distraction kills it. They discuss the hidden cost of trying to do everything, how to align a team around a shared vision, and why scaling influence requires letting go of certain responsibilities, not adding more. Whether you lead a team of two or two hundred, this conversation will help you lead with purpose, confiden...
Dec 08, 2025•16 min
Great leaders accomplish more by doing less—protecting margin, fully leveraging their unique strengths, and keeping the vision in front of their teams. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Jason Jaggard discuss why focus is a leadership discipline, not a personality trait. When leaders stop trying to do everything and instead focus on the work only they can do, the organization grows, the team gains clarity, and momentum accelerates. This episode explores the habits that keep leaders out of the wee...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2020, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution , to go deeper into what it takes to turn strategy into results. They explore the five stages of behavioral change, the power of clear lead measures, and why visible, focused leadership is essential for execution that sticks. If you missed last month's vault episode, go back and listen here to get a foundation for today'...
Nov 17, 2025•33 min
Gratitude and accountability aren’t opposites—they’re partners. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack how gratitude builds the relational equity that makes accountability possible. They explore the power of public praise before private correction, how leaders can keep gratitude alive under pressure, and practical ways to recognize the “thankless jobs” that keep things running smoothly but often go unnoticed. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen...
Nov 10, 2025•12 min
Unexpressed gratitude is perceived as ingratitude. In this episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray unpack one of the most overlooked leadership habits—expressing gratitude. Most leaders feel thankful for their teams but fail to say it out loud. And when we don’t express gratitude, people don’t assume we’re busy—they assume we’re ungrateful. But appreciation builds loyalty, strengthens culture, and fuels motivation far more effectively than paychecks or perks ever could. Download the applicat...
Nov 03, 2025•24 min
Execution, not strategy, is where most organizations stumble. In this episode from 2019, Andy Stanley sits down with Chris McChesney, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution , to unpack why great ideas often die in the “whirlwind” of daily work. Chris explains a simple, proven framework that can help leaders improve execution and turn their plans into measurable results. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in...
Oct 20, 2025•34 min
Workplace mindsets shape how leaders approach growth. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray build on last week’s conversation with executive coach Jason Jaggard to explore what it means to go beyond high performance. Together, they unpack how to move from coasting to improving, avoid false growth mindsets, model genuine learning, and find the courage to pursue a daring vision. This conversation will help you stretch your potential and rediscover what you—and your organizatio...
Oct 13, 2025•19 min
Everybody has a mindset when it comes to work. In this episode, Andy sits down with executive coach and best-selling author, Jason Jaggard, to discuss his book Beyond High Performance . They explore how mindsets shape the way we approach work, what type of mindset is key to sustained growth, and a simple question that keeps teams moving forward. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4gPkqYG Here is what they cover in this episode: Four archetypes in the workplace (3:14) One question tha...
Oct 06, 2025•41 min
Delegation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about developing leaders. In this episode from 2015, Andy Stanley sits down with Gavin Adams to unpack what they call the Four Levels of Delegation, a framework to help leaders create clarity, avoid micromanagement, and grow leadership capacity at every level. 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 podca...
Sep 15, 2025•31 min
Gen Z isn’t motivated the way previous generations were. In this REVERB episode, Andy Stanley and co-host Suzy Gray dive deeper into last week’s conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore. They unpack what really drives Gen Z: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. As well as why "coaching" outperforms "bossing" and why failure-and-recovery is a critical skill every Gen Z employee must develop. Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay...
Sep 08, 2025•25 min
Gen Z is reshaping the way we lead as they are entering the workforce with fresh ideas, bold expectations, and a deep desire for purpose. In this episode, Andy sits down with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to explore how leaders can better understand, engage, and empower this emerging generation. Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4oT83hT Drawing insights from Dr. Elmore's latest book, The Future Begins with Z , here is what they cover in this episode: Who Gen Z is. (4:22) Common m...
Sep 01, 2025•39 min
Our biggest regrets often start with unwise, not necessarily immoral, decisions. In this episode from 2014, Andy Stanley introduces a deceptively simple question that can revolutionize decision-making. You'll learn 3 angles for applying it to your life and leadership so you can avoid costly missteps and move toward your personal and professional goals. 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 , ac...
Aug 18, 2025•23 min
