The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

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The Resilient Leaders Podcast offers a variety of topics, perspectives, questions, and tools to help leaders navigate the new reality. In each episode, J.R. Briggs addresses pressing issues, and offers practical next steps on how to lead with resilience. Lean in, learn, and explore what it means to be resilient. Because leadership is irreplaceable in the new reality.

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November 11, 2026Episode 3607 min

Ep 360: The Masks Leaders Wear

On this episode we explore the strong desire leaders often possess to be recognized and applauded, and if gone unchecked what that does to us – and those we lead. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m **Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan.

November 5, 2026Episode 35911 min

Ep 359: To Lead Effectively We Must Communicate Effectively

If we want to be effective leaders then we are going to have to be effective communicators. J.R, talks the important elements of effective communication (in its various forms) and how we can apply that to our lives this week. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m **Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan.

October 28, 2026Episode 3588 min

Ep 358: Leadership + Spiritual Formation

The questions we ask reveal the values we hold. They also reveal the depth of our spiritual maturity. Today we’ll explore the three levels of questions from Larry Crabb and how we can cultivate a deeper spiritual maturity by focusing on the right types of questions in our lives. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m **Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

October 21, 2026Episode 35711 min

Ep 357: Interesting Musings That Might Be Important (Vol 6)

J.R. returns with Volume 6 of sharing interesting musings, questions, and quotes he’s been thinking about lately. Nothing fancy or chronological – just a few thoughts that may be helpful for you and your leadership. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m **Resilient Leaders is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

October 14, 2026Episode 3569 min

Ep 356: What a Plant Can Teach Us About Leadership

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. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).

October 7, 2026Episode 35510 min

Ep 355: The Key Questions Leaders Should be Asking This Fall

As we’re firmly planted in the fall season now, J.R. offers questions that leaders should be asking God, ourselves, and others. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).

September 30, 2026Episode 35411 min

Ep 354: Stewarding the 3 Areas of Your Time

In this episode, J.R. unpacks the three primary areas of a leader’s time: think time, face time, and admin time. To be resilient in our leadership, we must think strategically about these three areas. They can have a dramatic impact on how you spend your time and how you lead. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).

September 23, 2026Episode 35310 min

Ep 353: Stop Picking People’s Brains [Revisited]

Have you ever had someone ask you if they could pick your brain? Or have you ever used that phrase when talking to someone else? Let’s be more intentional in our language. There’s a better way to do it. On this episode we’ll explore how you can connect with others and get the most out of interactions with others, as well as value and appreciate those from whom you’re gleaning wisdom and insight. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).

September 16, 2026Episode 3527 min

Ep 352: The Most Influential Band You’ve Never Heard Of [Revisited]

Ever heard of the band The Velvet Underground? Most people haven’t. But the band’s influence is inspiring and gives us much to learn about when it comes to resilient leadership. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).

September 9, 2026Episode 35110 min

Ep 351: The 5 Areas of Feedback Every Leader Needs

Feedback is the breakfast of champions. And yet, so few leaders utilize it to their advantage. It’s a tool, but it’s tragically underutilized. On this episode, we dive into the reasons why feedback is so important. We’ll also explore the 5 fundamental elements every leader must wrestle with when it comes to feedback. . . . Coaching is one of the most significant ways to include reflection into your leadership rhythms for greater health and effectiveness. If you’re interested in securing a free no-pressure exploratory coaching session, check out www.kairospartnerships.org/contact or email me at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (5 valuable nuggets that can be read in 5 minutes or less), check out www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions ( www.onalimbproductions.com ).