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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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 ).

September 2, 2026Episode 3509 min

Ep 350: The 21 Common Challenges Leaders Face

Every leader faces a wide variety of challenges in leadership. We’ve noticed among the leaders we’ve served over the years that there are 21 common challenges that emerge in leadership. Today we’ll share those challenges with you and see if you identify with any of 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.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 ).

August 26, 2026Episode 3497 min

Ep 349: 5 Crucial Shifts Leaders Must Engage In

Today we’ll explore the 5 crucial shifts leaders must take to engage in what Roy Moran calls catalytic 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

August 19, 2026Episode 34817 min

Ep 348: Answering Listeners’ Questions: READING

Today J.R. answers listeners’ questions about reading the role it plays in the life of a leader. . . . 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

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.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

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.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

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.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