Best Healthyleadership Podcasts (2025)

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Finish Strong, Start Clear: A Practical Framework to Prepare Your Leadership for 2026 15:56

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Merry Christmas!!!!! This episode is Part 2 of our year-end series. Last week, we walked through the internal shifts our team made this year. Today, we hand that same framework to you — so you can reset, simplify, and refocus your leadership as you prepare for 2026. This conversation is a practical guide to finishing well, regaining clarity, and bu…

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How to Lead Through Change Without Losing Momentum 30:08

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We practice what we preach. Here's proof. Alan and Jonathan pull back the curtain on H2 Leadership's biggest moves of 2025: restructuring, rebranding, and the roots work nobody sees. If you've ever wondered whether we actually live out what we teach, this episode is your answer. If you've ever wondered whether we live out what we teach, this episod…

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Gordon MacDonald on Calling, Mentorship, and Healthy Leadership 1:03:18

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As we continue our Best of series, we wanted to highlight a very timely conversation. Gordon MacDonald—author, longtime pastor, and former Chancellor of Denver Seminary—joins us to share hard-won wisdom on calling, mentoring, and spiritual friendship. Gordon’s voice has shaped generations of leaders, and this episode captures why. Through stories, …

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How Healthy Leaders Navigate Race, Unity, and Hard Conversations — with Jimmy Rollins 25:46

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As we close out the year, we’re highlighting several of our most listened-to conversations—episodes that continue to shape leaders long after they air. Today’s conversation between Alan Briggs and Jimmy Rollins is one of those episodes: timeless and timely. Jimmy brings honesty, clarity, and courage as he talks about race, unity, culture, marriage,…

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Only the Hungry Change: From Frustration to Real Transformation, Why willpower isn’t enough, and how hungry leaders actually change their lives. 21:30

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If you feel frustrated, disappointed, or stuck right now, you’re not broken – you’re human. The real question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?” It’s “What needs to change, and how do I actually change it?” In this solo episode, Alan unpacks a simple but powerful idea: only the hungry change. You can’t force your kids to change, your team to change, or …

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Culture by Design, Not Default: Building Healthy Teams with Jenni Catron 43:22

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You can have a compelling mission and a sharp strategy, but if your culture is unhealthy or unclear, your team will stay stuck. In this episode, Alan sits down with culture coach and author Jenni Catron to unpack why culture matters more than we think and how clarity becomes the foundation for trust, engagement, and healthy growth. Jenni shares her…

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Why Success Is More Disorienting Than Failure. Roots, Fruits, and the REAL Cost of Winning 30:54

1M ago30:54

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Most leaders expect failure to be hard — but no one warns us how disorienting success can be. In today’s episode, Alan Briggs takes us inside a live leadership session and unpacks the real, often hidden challenges that come with growth: fulfillment gaps, maturity barriers, identity drift, disorientation, burnout, and the pressure of everyone wantin…

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The Art of Asking Better Questions with J.R. Briggs 50:05

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Great leaders don’t just give answers. They ask better questions. J.R. Briggs joins Alan to unpack how curiosity, coaching questions, and practical reflection rhythms build trust, unlock growth, and transform teams. Episode Summary: If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you’d asked a better question, this episode is for you. J.R. Briggs shares…

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From Intuitive to Intentional: How to Get What’s in Your Head Into the Hands of Your Team 12:23

2M ago12:23

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Most leaders don’t fail because of a lack of ideas... they fail because those ideas never leave their heads. In this episode, Alan Briggs helps leaders make the crucial shift from intuitive to intentional, showing how to build systems and filters that multiply impact and prevent burnout. If your team constantly depends on you for decisions, it’s ti…

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How High-Impact Leaders Get Unstuck: A 3-Step Framework to take action on the work that matters most 10:46

2M ago10:46

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Every leader has that project...The one that’s been sitting on your list for months (or years) because you don’t know where to start. In today’s episode, Alan breaks down a simple but powerful 3-step framework to help you get unstuck and finally take action on the work that matters most. Whether you’re writing a book, launching a new initiative, cr…

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Legacy in Motion: Lessons from Hobby Lobby’s David Green and Legacy Stone's Bill High 39:01

2M ago39:01

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Legacy isn’t what you leave—it’s what you set in motion. In this conversation, David Green (Founder & CEO of Hobby Lobby) and Bill High (CEO of Legacy Stone) share insights from their new book, Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity. Together they unpack how to think beyond success and retirement to build something that …

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Realigning Your Life, Leadership & Team 12:40

3M ago12:40

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Misalignment sneaks up slowly—and it’s expensive. When your life, work, or team drifts out of alignment, you start feeling it: fatigue, frustration, disconnection, and eventually burnout. In this episode, Alan unpacks how to spot misalignment early and realign your wiring, your purpose, and your team before things break down. You’ll hear: The story…

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Goodbye, Stay Forth. Hello H2 Leadership. 21:45

3M ago21:45

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We said goodbye to Stay Forth—and hello to H2 Leadership. Same mission, sharper clarity. This episode is our official announcement and a roadmap for where we’re heading: helping leaders become healthy and high impact (H2). From a beach pop-up studio in Delray Beach, we unpack: Why the name change (clarity over clever): people loved our work but did…

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How Grounded Leaders Create Focused, Healthy & High Impact Teams 41:15

3M ago41:15

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Ineffective leaders create dysfunction around them, but grounded, effective leaders create life, clarity, and vitality. Work is meant to bring dignity and meaning—not constant stress and confusion. In this episode, Jonathan and Alan unpack why grounded leaders are desperately needed right now and how they shape healthier, more focused, and high-imp…

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Stop Pretending You’re Fine: The Church & Mental Health with Dr. Mark Mayfield 42:45

3M ago42:45

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Pastors and ministry leaders are carrying more than ever—and too many are doing it in silence. Dr. Mark Mayfield (author of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, professor, clinician, and former pastor) joins Alan to demystify mental health in the church, unpack the real difference between coaching and counseling, and give you a practical playbo…

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When Your Calling Starts Killing You; With Dr. Arianna Molloy 21:59

4M ago21:59

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Feeling called to your work is a gift — but it can also be the very thing that burns you out. In this conversation, Alan sits down with Dr. Arianna Molloy, author of Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work, to unpack the hidden costs of living from a deep sense of purpose. Leaders who love what they do often give until they break. A…

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Pilgrimage, Slowness & Spiritual Renewal: Alan Reflects from the Azores 16:25

4M ago16:25

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In this special episode, Alan Briggs steps away from the usual pace of life—and leadership—and invites us into a slower, deeper rhythm. Recorded on location from the island of Terceira in the Azores, Alan shares reflections from his very first pilgrimage—a spiritual journey with a physical component. What began as a walk through unfamiliar terrain …

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Your Phone Is Owning You (Here’s How to Take It Back) 34:09

4M ago34:09

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Our phones promise connection but often choke out what matters most. Alan Briggs and Joey Odom dive into the “PID loop” of proximity, interaction, and dependence — and share practical ways to reclaim your time, creativity, and relationships from constant distraction. We all feel it. That little computer in our pocket is shaping our attention, our r…

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Finding Your Compass: How Purpose Guides Your Leadership 24:02

4M ago24:02

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Every leader faces seasons of busyness, drift, and distraction. When that happens, what helps you stay the course? Your purpose. In this episode, Alan and Jonathan unpack why purpose acts like a compass — keeping you oriented, steady, and moving in the right direction when everything else feels chaotic. Alan shares his discipline of taking quarterl…

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Self-Leadership: The Competitive Advantage No One’s Talking About 24:01

4M ago24:01

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What separates leaders people trust from leaders they just tolerate? It’s not charisma. It’s not talent. It’s self-leadership — the ability to lead yourself with consistency, clarity, and accountability before you ever try to lead others. In this episode, Jonathan Collier and Alan “Stay Forth” Briggs unpack why self-leadership is the hidden competi…

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Resilience in the Face of Change—How to Lead When the Seasons (and Life) Shift 20:27

5M ago20:27

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Summer’s winding down, kids are heading back to school, and your weekly rhythm is about to look very different. In this episode of our H2 Leaders summer series, Jonathan and Alan define what true resilience looks like for a leader—and why it has nothing to do with “toughing it out” and everything to do with maintaining what matters most in your lif…

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The Wildly Important, Never-Urgent Practice of Hobbies 18:23

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In today’s episode, Alan shares how a rare open Saturday—spent hiking into the Colorado mountains to fly-fish—quickly turned into another to-do list. He realized that our most life-giving pursuits (hobbies) are constantly at risk of becoming tasks we “have to” check off. In this conversation, Alan unpacks why hobbies are essential to flourishing, o…

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Relational Leadership vs. Transactional Management: Build Trust & Multiply Your Impact 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Halfway through summer and already feeling the rush of back-to-school and end-of-year deadlines? In this episode of the H₂ Leader Summer Series, Alan Briggs and Jonathan Collier challenge the “grind-only” mentality by uncovering the power of relational leadership over mere transactions. You’ll learn: The difference between transactional (BNI-style)…

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From Scattered to Strategic Focus—Eliminate the Noise, Multiply Your Impact 23:53

5M ago23:53

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We’re living through a hurricane of distraction—constant pings, endless opportunities, and FOMO-fueled comparison. In Episode 5 of our H2 Leader Summer Series, Alan and Jonathan unpack why today’s leaders feel overwhelmed yet under-productive, and share a simple but counter-intuitive answer: do fewer things—better. Press play to learn how to develo…

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Rest Isn’t Idleness 25:13

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We’re halfway through summer—and if you’re like most leaders, you’re both craving a break and wrestling with guilt, unfinished to-dos, and screen addiction. In Episode 6 of our H2 Leader Summer Series, Alan and Jonathan go deep on rest as a strategic, creative, and spiritual practice—not just “doing nothing.” Learn why resting well actually multipl…

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Emotional Presence—Your Weekly Audit to Show Up Fully 16:42

6M ago16:42

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In this powerful—and at times convicting—fourth episode of our H2 Leader Summer Series, Jonathan and Alan tackle emotional presence in leadership. Far too often we slip into “performance mode,” juggling screens, tasks, and to-do lists at the expense of our families, teams, and even our own well-being. Discover how a simple weekly audit in the Right…

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Leading from Identity, Not Just Your Role 18:11

6M ago18:11

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In Episode 4 of our H2 Leader Summer Series, Alan and Jonathan hit on one of the most liberating leadership truths: “Who you are matters more than what you do.” In a world that obsessively equates titles, achievements, and performance metrics with worth, it’s easy to lose sight of the unshakeable identity and purpose beneath the surface. Join them …

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The Next Frontier In Healthy workplace Culture 47:34

6M ago47:34

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Originally released on Johnny Levy’s Workplace Delight podcast, this episode was too good not to share with our Stay Forth audience! Alan Briggs—leadership & sabbatical coach, “mountain guide for the leadership journey,” and co-host of the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast—joins Johnny to explore why intentional sabbaticals are the next frontier in wor…

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Breaking the Hustle Habit—How to Build Rhythms That Sustain Your Health & Impact 20:07

6M ago20:07

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Alan and Jonathan expose the dark side of hustle culture and introduce a far better alternative: rhythms. We all know the story—“push harder, grind longer, you’ll get your big payday.” It glitters until you crash. Instead, learn why top performers thrive on repeatable, sustainable habits and how you can wage war on burnout with simple, life-giving …

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Welcome to the H2 Leader Summer Series: Becoming a Healthy + High Impact Leader 26:00

7M ago26:00

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Welcome to Year 3 of our Summer Series—and this time, we're going all in on what it means to become an H2 Leader: someone who is both healthy and high impact. In this kickoff episode, Jonathan and Alan introduce the theme for the summer, reflect on past unhealthy and high-impact seasons of their own leadership, and share why this H2 tension is so i…

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The Sabbatical Journey: A Double Launch That Could Transform Your Life & Leadership 30:53

7M ago30:53

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We’ve been holding this one close, and it’s finally time to share the big news... After years of coaching hundreds of leaders through sabbaticals—and taking a few ourselves—we’re beyond thrilled to announce a double launch that we believe could change how leaders rest, recover, and re-enter their work with purpose. In this episode, Alan and Jonatha…

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Summer is the 7th Inning Stretch for Leaders 30:06

7M ago30:06

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In this unique episode, Jonathan and Alan explore how the 7th inning stretch in baseball offers a powerful metaphor for leadership—especially during the summer. Whether you're crushing your goals or feeling stuck halfway through the year, summer provides a built-in opportunity to pause, reset, and reconnect. They unpack how leaders can make intenti…

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Perseverance Is Greater Than Endurance: with Brandon Young 37:21

7M ago37:21

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In this episode of the podcast, leadership strategist Alan is joined by Brandon Young—Army Ranger veteran, leadership expert, and co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners. Together, they explore how leaders can develop the mindset and skill set to thrive, not just survive, through seasons of high pressure, deep uncertainty, and prolonged adversity…

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What Really Matters: Eulogy Values, Vision Refresh, and a Surprise Guest 22:32

7M ago22:32

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Episode Description: We spend so much time building resumes—but what will people really say at our memorials? In this reflective and unscripted episode, Alan shares how two very different moments—a family memorial and a coaching session—led to the same life-altering question: What truly matters? A Alan is joined by surprise guest Wayne Francis, who…

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Summer Is Coming Fast: 4 Keys to Make It Count (Before It Slips Away) 16:47

8M ago16:47

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Time is your most precious resource—and summer is slipping up fast. In this episode, Alan Briggs lays out 4 practical, life-giving keys to intentionally plan a summer that actually replenishes you instead of overwhelming you. “If you don’t plan your summer, it will plan you.” Whether you're a parent, a leader, or someone just feeling May-Sember cha…

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The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Reignite Engagement with Dave Garrison 28:48

8M ago28:48

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In this powerful episode, host Alan Briggs sits down with Dave Garrison—former multinational CEO and author of The Buy-In Advantage—to unpack one of the workplace’s biggest hidden threats: employee disengagement. Drawing from decades of experience and real-world data, Dave shares why disengagement is accelerating, what’s really behind it, and how t…

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Mac Lake on Building a Leadership Pipeline, Leading Yourself, and Why Confidence is the New Competency 39:07

8M ago39:07

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Alan Briggs is joined by leadership developer and Multiply Group founder Mac Lake to unpack the growing leadership crisis—and how we fix it. Mac shares why so many organizations struggle with developing leaders rather than recruiting them, and how we can begin to shift the culture from leadership borrowing to leadership building. They dive deep int…

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How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You; with Stephanie Chung 31:03

8M ago31:03

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In today’s episode, Alan sits down with Stephanie Chung, a trailblazing aviation executive, leadership strategist, and best selling author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. With over 35 years of aviation experience—from parking planes at Boston Logan Airport to becoming the first Black president of a major U.S. private avi…

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Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work; With Dr. Arianna Molloy 42:41

9M ago42:41

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What happens when your calling—the thing that once felt like holy ground—starts draining you? In this compelling conversation, Alan sits down with Dr. Arianna Anderson, author of the new book Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work. Arianna combines academic research, personal story, and spiritual wisdom to expose the surprising dar…

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The H2 Leader Part 3: Strengthen Your Shocks – Building Resilience to Lead Through Change 17:16

9M ago17:16

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Life is bumpy. Leadership? Even bumpier. And in this final part of the H2 Leader mini-series, Alan explores how leaders can develop fresh shocks—the resilience required to stay grounded during change, disruption, and uncertainty. From economic instability to organizational shifts to personal burnout, leaders today are being shaken more than ever be…

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The H2 Leader Part 2: Realigning Your Leadership – How Misalignment Drains Your Energy and Derails Your Team 13:26

9M ago13:26

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In part two of The H2 Leader mini-series, Alan digs into the dangers of misalignment—how it quietly creeps into our leadership, disrupts our team dynamics, and pulls us away from the work we’re truly wired to do. If you’ve ever felt a low-grade frustration at work… like something’s just a little “off”... or noticed your team drifting apart, this ep…

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The Research is out: The Power of Sabbaticals Is Enormous (BONUS EPISODE!!!!!) 13:40

9M ago13:40

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In this special bonus episode, we’re hitting pause—so that you can learn the power of pressing pause. This episode dives into the growing conversation around sabbaticals—not just as a nice-to-have, but a strategic leadership development tool. You’ll hear a compelling narration of our latest white paper, inspired by a powerful Harvard Business Revie…

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The H2 Leader Part 1: Why High-Impact Leaders Must Slow Down to Succeed. 15:20

9M ago15:20

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Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part series on the H2 Leader—a leader who is both Healthy and High-Impact. In this episode, Alan dives into the first crucial element of sustainable leadership: brakes. Many leaders today are moving way too fast—making decisions at a breakneck pace, pushing their teams beyond capacity, and ultimately heading toward bu…

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Unreasonable Pursuits: Scott Cutlan on Climbing, Leadership, and Purpose 47:28

10M ago47:28

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Alan Briggs sits down with Scott Cutlan—business leader, mountaineer, and author of Unreasonable: Seven Impactful Lessons Discovered Climbing the Seven Summits. Scott shares his journey from corporate executive to scaling the highest peaks in the world, and the deep leadership insights he uncovered along the way. They explore purpose, alignment, re…

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Demystifying Sabbaticals: They Aren’t Vacations –They’re The Future Of Healthy Leadership 30:56

10M ago30:56

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Jonathan and Alan discuss the transformative power of sabbaticals, exploring how they can benefit both leaders and organizations. Alan shares his personal experiences with sabbaticals and how they led him to coaching others on the subject. They highlight the importance of demystifying sabbaticals, the organizational benefits they bring, and practic…

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Culture Matters; with Jenni Catron 46:22

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Jenni Catron and Alan Briggs explore the complexities of leadership and organizational culture. They discuss the importance of open communication, feedback loops, and the need for leaders to be aware of the cultural dynamics within their teams. Jenni emphasizes the significance of patience and persistence when implementing change, as well as the re…

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The Art of Connection: Brad Lomenick on Leadership, Influence, and Building Meaningful Relationships 1:01:04

10M ago1:01:04

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Alan Briggs is joined by Brad Lomenick, leadership consultant, author, and connector of world-changing leaders, to discuss the art of building meaningful relationships, creating transformational gatherings, and leading with curiosity. Brad unpacks the difference between networkers vs. connectors, the importance of relational intelligence, and how l…

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John Ortberg on Pain, desperation, what we can learn from AA and the danger of fauxnerability. 48:22

11M ago48:22

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In this deeply moving and insightful conversation, Alan Briggs sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg to explore the profound relationship between pain, spiritual growth, and authentic community. Drawing from his own personal journey, the teachings of Jesus, and the wisdom of the AA movement, John shares how embracing our brokenn…

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Winning Through Culture: Leadership Lessons from the NFL 28:00

11M ago28:00

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Alan and Jonathan explore the intersection of leadership and culture using the NFL as a case study, discussing how organizational culture impacts performance. They delve into the definitions of culture, the importance of health and impact in leadership, and share examples of NFL teams, particularly focusing on the Washington Commanders' recent turn…

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What Time Is It? How to Discern Your Leadership Season 19:00

11M ago19:00

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We often hear about "awareness" and "seasons" in leadership, but what if the key to making better decisions isn't about setting the right goals—but recognizing the season you're actually in? In this episode, Jonathan and Alan dive deep into the overlooked yet powerful concept of leadership seasons. They discuss how understanding the phase you're in…