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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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

June 3, 2026Episode 33710 min

Ep 337: Leading Requires Knowing People’s Stories

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.. . .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

May 20, 2026Episode 33610 min

Ep 336: Where I’ve Changed My Mind About Leadership

On this episode, J.R. shares where he’s been wrong about leadership – and where he’s changed his mind about leadership over time.. . .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

May 13, 2026Episode 3357 min

Ep 335: Destructive Stress Outlets to Avoid

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.. . .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

May 6, 2026Episode 33410 min

Ep 334: How to be a Fully Engaged Leader

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.. . .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

April 29, 2026Episode 3339 min

Ep. 333: Interesting Musings That Might be Important (Vol 4)

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.. . .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

April 23, 2026Episode 3329 min

Ep. 332: The 2 Questions to Ask Those Who Report to You

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.. . .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

April 15, 2026Episode 33110 min

Ep 331: The Stories People Find Themselves In

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.. . .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

April 8, 2026Episode 3308 min

Ep 330: Pocket Presence: What Quarterbacks Can Teach Us About Leadership

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.. . .Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms.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 outwww.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

April 1, 2026Episode 32911 min

Ep 329: Utilizing the 6 Leadership Styles for More Effective Leadership

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.. . .Coaching is a GREAT way to include reflection into your leadership rhythms.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 outwww.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