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The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

Hosted by J.R. Briggs

Episodes

349

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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August 12, 2026Episode 3479 min

Ep 347: 11 questions great leaders ask in One On Ones

Today J.R. shares 11 great questions to ask if one on one meetings with those on your team from Mark O’Donnell.. . .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.orgIf 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

August 5, 2026Episode 3467 min

Ep 346: How Full is your Gumball Machine?

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

July 29, 2026Episode 3458 min

Ep 345: Understanding Your Primal Question

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

July 22, 2026Episode 3449 min

Ep 344: Interesting Musings That Might Be Important (Vol 5)

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

July 15, 2026Episode 34310 min

Ep 343: Making Friends With the Elephants

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

July 8, 2026Episode 3429 min

Ep 342: What Are Your Favorite Leadership Mistakes?

On today’s episode J.R. talks about how we need to celebrate our favorite mistakes in leadership, not hide them.. . .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.orgIf 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

July 1, 2026Episode 3417 min

Ep 341: You Don’t Want Impact – You Want Influence

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

June 24, 2026Episode 34010 min

Ep 340: The 5 Indicators You’re in an Anxious System

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 (Edwin Friedman)· Generation to Generation (Friedman)· Anxious Church, Anxious People (Jack Shitama)· Managing Leadership Anxiety (Steve Cuss)Podcast:· Managing Leadership Anxiety (hosted by Steve Cuss). . .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.orgIf 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

June 17, 2026Episode 3398 min

Ep 339: The 13th Doughnut

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

June 10, 2026Episode 3389 min

Ep 338: What Lord of the Rings Taught Me About Returning Home

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.. . .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.orgIf 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

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