The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

Today we explore the metaphor of the gumball machine and why it’s so important for leaders to make sure their gumball machine doesn’t become empty.
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On this episode we unpack the fantastic mental model created by Mike Foster in his book The Seven Primal Questions. This framework is truly a game changer. We’ll then help you discern which one is the driving question of your life to help you lead yourself and others more effectively and with greater awareness.
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J.R. returns with Volume 5 of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you and your leadership.

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We’ve heard about naming the elephants. What if we went a step further and befriended them? If we’re doing to be a resilient leader, we must have the courage to name those big, hairy, gray pachyderms.
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On today’s episode J.R. talks about how we need to celebrate our favorite mistakes in leadership, not hide them.
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On today’s episode J.R. talks about a key insight he gleaned from Andy Crouch’s new book the Life We’re Longing For – that leaders need to understand the significant difference between making an impact and having influence.
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Today we do a deep dive – but for only a few brief moments – on the concept of family systems theory. It might sound boring on the surface, but it’s fascinating and significant in understanding how teams of people work.
On this episode we’ll explore how to be a non-anxious presence and a self-differentiated leader, all the while avoiding emotional regression in the systems we lead.
Because it’s a deep dive, I want to encourage you to look into it further. Here are some importance resources to explore further:
Books:
· A Failure of Nerve (Edwi...

In New Orleans there is a French-Creole word called lagniappe (“lan-yap”) which means “a little something extra.” Today we’ll explore how we can live into the laigniappe posture as leaders – and how that can bless others.
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Okay, I admit: I haven’t read LOTR. But there is an important part of the story that has always stayed with me that has significant implications for how we serve and lead. In fact, I think it’s the most overlooked part of the entire book.
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If we are to lead effectively we’ll have to walk in other people’s shoes. We know this adage well, but what kind of shoes do people actually wear? What stories do people believe they finding themselves in? Today we’ll look at the 6 stories people believe they’re in from thinking and author (and J.R.’s friend) Marty Solomon.
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On this episode, J.R. shares where he’s been wrong about leadership – and where he’s changed his mind about leadership over time.
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Leadership has many benefits, but it’s also fraught with stress, hardship, suffering, and setbacks. So, what happens when those come? How do we handle them well – and what are the destructive stress outlets we would be wise to avoid? We’ll explore some of those on this episode.

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On this episode, J.R. unpacks the principles from a valuable book, ‘The Power of Full Engagement’ and how we must think about energy management more than time management.
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J.R. returns with Volume 4 of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you.

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It’s easy to assume we know what’s best for those we lead. But we all know what happens when we assume… J.R, shares 2 simple questions you can ask regularly of those you lead (especially those who report to you) to know how to best lead and serve.

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If we want to lead people effectively we have to know what stories they believe they are in. Today we explore what those stories are so we can better serve and lead others.
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We know it’s baseball season, but today J.R. talks about quarterbacks – and what we can learn about their pocket presence. How do leaders lead when they are under pressure? We’ll unpack that on this episode.

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On this episode J.R. shares the amazingly insightful resource from Daniel Goleman on the 6 Leadership Styles – and then shares how you can utilize those styles in the various situations of your life and leadership.
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It’s March Madness season, one of the best times of the year for sports fans. But it also gives us the opportunity to learn something significant about how to remain resilient in leadership.
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Today we go back into the archives and bring out one of our valuable episodes in the past. What if the most impactful act of leadership you engaged in this week (or any week) took less than five minutes and it didn’t require a lot of mental energy or deep thinking – would you do it? Today we explore a simple practice that makes a huge difference in people’s lives.

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J.R. returns with another episode of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for youWe hope you can find a nugget or two to help you grow in your leadership.

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Leaders need examples, models from other leaders, to show us the way. Today we’ll look at three biblical leaders – Samson, Saul, and Samuel – from the Old Testament and tease out what we can learn from them.

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It’s been said, “leaders are readers.” So, what are you reading? And more importantly how do you decide what to read? On this episode, J.R. unpacks the filter by which he decides what to read and encourages you to develop your own framework or decision tree to answering those questions.
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We’re surrounded by noise and distractions. Today we’ll explore 9 practices we can engage in to help push back the noise and be focused in our life and leadership.
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Many leaders sit around and wait for permission to try things or wait for others to make the first move. Today we explore the important topic of taking initiative and making bold proposals. It requires courage, but it’s worth it. Just ask.

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We all have patterns to our lives. But how intentional are yours? We’ll explore the importance of daily rituals and how you can implement them into your routine for maximum effectiveness and presence.

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Effective leaders are reflective leaders – and one of the best ways to do that is to have a commonplace notebook. A commonplace book has been around for centuries and has helped leaders, creatives, and thinkers sharpen and hold their ideas. And it can help your leadership as well.
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On this episode, J.R. unpacks the 10 crucial areas of a leader’s life – something he is sharing as he teaches in the Master of Leadership program at Taylor University.

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Effective leadership involves both plumbing and poetry. Today we’ll unpack these two important metaphors from author James March.
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The most effective leaders are life-long learners. One of the most straightforward ways leaders can cultivate a posture of lifelong learning is to read books. On this episode, J.R. shares the best 25 books he read in 2025.
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In Roman mythology, the god Janus was the god of transitions – of beginnings and endings. He was often depicted having two faces, one looking back and one looking forward. It’s where we get our month January from. On this episode, we’ll take a Janus posture and look back on the year and look forward to the new one by asking some reflective questions.

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On two previous episodes, J.R. has shared some interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you. So we thought we’d do a third installment of some of the current musings rolling around in his head and heart. We hope you can find a nugget or two to help you grow in your leadership.
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Sometimes leadership requires us to lead in situations that feel like there are no good solutions. How do we do the right thing when whatever we do doesn’t feel like the right thing? Today we explore that tricky dynamic in how to lead well in spite of this tricky dynamic.
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Do you know about the fiddle-leaf fig? It needs wind in order to become strong; without it, it topples over. This is true in leadership: without resistance, difficulty, and hardship we, too, will topple over. We need wind-filled leadership in order to grow strong and study in leadership.

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This is Thanksgiving week – and let’s be honest: it can be easier to be thankful because everyone is thinking about it. But what if we could cultivate gratitude the other 51 weeks? We’re look at some practices of gratitude to make it a mindset and heart-set, not just a holiday.

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Back in July, J.R. tried something different: he shared some interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you. So we thought we’d do a Volume 2 of some of the current musings rolling around in his head and heart. We hope you can find a nugget or two to help you grow in your leadership.

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J.R. reflects on his recent interactions with churches – one that is almost 400 years old (!) and one that is just two decades old – and what we can learn about that as leaders.

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Check out J.R.’s newly released and highly anticipated book ‘The Art of Asking Better Questions’ to help you grow in the art of being a better question-asker. Because the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. Available wherever good books are sold.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series this season, much of it powered by Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series Most Valuable Player. But it’s what he did in the dugout, not just on the mound, that is inspiring – and it’s what we’re talking about today.

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“Meekness? Who would want to be that?” That’s the question a leader asked me several years ago and it’s stuck with me. Today we’ll unpack one of the most unprioritized traits in leadership today.

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Check out J.R.’s newly released and highly anticipated book ‘The Art of Asking Better Questions’ to help you grow in the art of being a better question-asker. Because the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. Available wherever good books are sold.

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Wisdom is not highly valued in our culture today. We often are enamored by the sizzle and lose focus on the steak. Today we’ll explore 8 thoughts and practices we can pursue as resilient leaders to cultivate a life of wisdom.
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Check out J.R.’s newly released and highly anticipated book ‘The Art of Asking Better Questions’ to help you grow in the art of being a better question-asker. Because the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask God, yourself, and others. Available wherever good books are sold.

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