The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

In this episode J.R. unpacks the crucial concept of mental models – and how every leader needs to be aware of the mental models he or she uses to make decisions. More specifically, we’ll look at a handful of specific questions, a form of mental models, and he’ll give you 7 specific questions to help you focus and give you confidence to make wise leadership decisions moving forward.

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It’s tempting to think that as leaders we must have all the right answers. But the truth is we don’t have to have it all together. Today we’ll look at the wise words of Don Howell Jr. in his book Servants of the Servant where he reminds us God doesn’t depend upon heroes.

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In 2014 researchers asked over a thousand people from all over the country, “Who is your worst enemy?” Five hundred of them gave the same answer: “Myself.” As leaders we feel that angsty feeling called Imposter Syndrome. What do we do about it?

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The late leadership and organizational expert Peter Drucker said, “The leader of the past may have been the person who knew how to tell, but certainly the leader of the future will be the person who knows how to ask.” Today we’ll explore how we can grow in questionable influence – how we can be more effective leaders when we ask more effective questions.

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Leaders face lots of distractions which can keep us from thoughtful reflection, being present with others, and taking action. Today we’ll explore the greatest of enemies for leaders and the practices we can engage in to defeat the enemy.

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Oftentimes we hear that leadership is a marathon. And in many ways it is… but what if instead we thought of it in 6-week spurts? Today we’ll explore a simple structure to help plan out your next 6 weeks to make your leadership pace more manageable and beneficial.
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Today we talk about the scientific reasons why you have so many creative ideas in the shower and the wildly beneficial habit of going for walks and how it can strengthen your resiliency muscle. We unpack the Latin phrase solvitur ambulando, which means “it is solved by walking.”
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“The Power of the Outdoor Office” (Cal Newport): https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/10/21/the-power-of-the-outdoor-office/
TED Blog: “Walking Meetings? 5 Surprising Thinkers Who Swore By Them”: https://blog.ted.com/walking-meetings-5-surprising-thinkers-who-swore-by-them/
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We know that leaders are learners – and one of the ways we grow in through reading. But how are we to decide what we read? Today we talk about a framework given by A.J. Swoboda on what to read and how to learn from others so we can be humble, open, malleable, and resilient.
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Maybe you’ve heard the concept of coaching. Or maybe you know what it is but you’ve never experienced it first-hand. Or you’ve had a coach a few years ago, but because of the leadership challenges and complexities you’re facing you are are thinking that it may be time to lean in to coaching again in this season. Today we unpack exactly what coaching is – and what it’s not – to help equip you better for the journey ahead.
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On this episode we try something different: J.R. shares some interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you. We hope you can find a nugget or two to help you grow in your leadership.

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Effective leaders are reflective leaders – and summer is a good time to reflect, as we’re at the halfway point of the year. Today J.R. asks some questions all leaders should reflect upon.
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NFL coach Pete Carroll said that accountability means “you can count on me.” What does it mean to hold ourselves and others appropriately accountable?

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Every leader, especially every resilient leader, must be asking questions. But which are the right questions to be asking? On this episode, we’ll explore the five vital questions every leader should ask regularly about their organization, your team, your church, your non-profit

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Today we talk about two things that few people do, but are so crucial to leadership that I call them superpowers. You want to increase your leadership noticeably? Just be committed to following up and following through. It’s not very sexy, but they are irreplaceable to effective leadership. And it doesn’t need to take a lot of time or energy – just intentionality.
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It’s easy to conflate the terms delegating and empowering – but there is a significant difference. Today we’ll explore that difference and how you can go about empowering others to become a leader-multiplier.
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Today we explore two seemingly unimportant women from the ancient world that had a dramatic impact on the future, reminding us that leading can happen in even in the most unexpected places.

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Today we’ll unpack the highly underrated value of being an anticipatory leader – to see and be prepared for things before they happen.

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On this unique episode, J.R. reflects on a vivid dream he had, how it impacted him, and how he believes it can impact every leader’s life.
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We know what joy is not – it’s not happiness, it’s not based on circumstances or things or feelings. But what, then, is joy? How do we define it? On this episode we’ll explore the surprising definition of joy and how we can cultivate it in our own life and leadership.
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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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Leaders are faced with so many decisions. How are we to have the right perspective to know how to make wise decisions moving forward? Today we look at Edward deBono’s 6 thinking hats as a framework to help us with decision-making.
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Leadership is great – but it’s also hard. And sometimes we need some encouragement to remind us we’re not alone. On this episode, J.R. speaks from the heart to encourage you in whatever leadership context or situation you find yourself in.
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J.R. tells the story of the time he bought a red Jeep Cherokee – and the next day, everyone else did the same thing. He explores the Baader-Meinhoff principle and it applies to your leadership.
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Social media is like fire, water, or electricity. It holds immense power and can be used positive or negatively. It all depends upon how you use it. On this episode, J.R. unpacks the 9 questions that every leader must ask regarding their social media engagement and use.
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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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On this episode, J.R. shares an exciting announcement: we’re hiring! And it’s for one of the most important positions since we launched in 2011: the Director of Mission Advancement and Operations.

Do you believe this might be a great fit for you - or do you know someone who might?

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Oftentimes we hear that leadership is a marathon. And in many ways it is… but what if instead we thought of it in 6-week spurts? Today we’ll explore a simple structure to help plan out your next 6 weeks to make your leadership pace more manageable and beneficial.
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If you want to be an effective leader we must have the bone-deep conviction that we did not arrive here by ourselves. It requires many other people to see a vision through. That’s why recognition is so powerful -and necessary – to good leadership. Today we’ll hear stories about the power of recognition and we can press into that in our leadership more often.
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Asking good questions are an essential of being an effective and resilient leader. Today we’ll explore 2 specific, practical ways you can start to improve your question-asking this week.
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Preparation is more important than planning. On this episode we’ll explore how to make preparation a leader’s superpower.
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Part of being a leader is engaging in tough conversations. This requires a great deal of courage. On this episode J.R. shares practical tools to help you navigate these conversations with confidence and clarity.
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In order to be resilient, we need to understand our leadership intensity cycle. We all have one – and it’s unique to our own leadership context. Knowing yours, and planning intentionally and strategically within it, can help you be resilient and remain sustained in the leadership journey.
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Every leader – every human – faces challenges. One of the greatest and most meaningful experiences is when we overcome those challenges. But how do we do that? We’re here to share – and we’re here to help.

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The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions you ask of God, yourself, and others – and leaders must be people who ask great questions. I’m hosting a FREE webinar called How to Ask Better Questions Space is limited. Sign up today at https://www.kairospartnerships.org/upcoming-webinars

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Want to grow in 2025? We’d love to invest in you. We’re launching two more cohorts for leaders like you – but the deadline is quickly approaching!

COHORT 1: The Leadership Growth Journey Cohort.
I’m looking to make a significant investment in a small cohort of hungry leaders in 2025 – and I’m wondering if you’d like to join me. In the new year I’m launching the Leadership Growth Journey cohort for leaders who are committed to growing in 2025.
Over the course of 12 months we’ll cover 12 relevant leadership topics to assist in our growth
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On this last episode of 2024, J.R. offers three resources for you to grow in 2025.
RESOURCE 1: Resonance: A Year-End Personal Reflection Resource for Leaders
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RESOURCE 2: The Leadership Growth Journey Cohort.
I’m looking to make a significant investment in a small cohort of hungry leaders in 2025 – and I’m wondering if you’d like to join me. In the new year I’m launching the Leadership Growth Journey cohort for leaders who are committed to growing in 2025.
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J.R. explores one of his coaching tools: the Inner Compass. Using a compass rose, this resource helps leaders assess where they are currently, what is most important to them, as well as notice and acknowledge the new possibilities, as well as name the doors or opportunities that are closing in this season.
-North: your guiding light.
-South: your southern light.
-East: your rising sun.
-West: your setting sun.

Each direction holds several questions for personal reflection.

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Everybody is speaking on a certain frequency level. On this episode J.R. delves into Erwin McManus’ new book ‘The 7 Frequencies of Communication’ to help us identify our own frequencies and how we can learn to connect with others on their frequencies.

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On this episode we explore Edward De Bono’s mental framework of decision-making - what he calls the Six Thinking Hats. Each “hat” is a different mode or way to think about a problem or issue. To be resilient means we have to be able to think resiliently so we can lead resiliently.

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Today J.R. goes unscripted and speaks from the heart on the nature of being a leader.

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Coaching is THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WAY leaders can grow in their leadership. Interested in kicking the tires for a free exploratory coaching call? Just visit http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching to schedule your call today.

And if you are wanting to grow in your leadership, the best way to do that is to participate in a leadership assessment process. That’s what we offer at KP. For more information contact J.R. at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org