The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

Leadership stressors and the BLASTED framework get a clear airing. A checklist of destructive coping outlets is named, from substance use and overspending to sexual temptation and food extremes. Screen numbing, yelling, withdrawal, and self-sabotage are called out. Practical alternatives like counseling, coaching, and spiritual direction are recommended for healthier stress management.

A deep dive into energy management versus time management. Exploration of four energy types: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Discussion of training imbalances and using stress, sprints, and rituals to sustain performance. Practical rhythms like breath, nutrition, hydration, and 90–120 minute recovery breaks. Reflection prompts to spot energy leaks and build value-driven habits.

A collection of short, reflective musings on leadership, courage, and resilience. Topics include authenticity versus self-competition, disciplined transformation, and the contagious power of calm. He touches on healing versus quick fixes, aging well, community and storytelling, grit and coaching metaphors, trust and presence, and the legacy of teaching and character.

Simple leadership change: learn two questions to ask people who report to you. Topics include when to step in and when to step back, avoiding assumptions, and building trust through humble curiosity. Practical tips cover rhythms for asking regularly and balancing support without hovering or abandoning.

They explore six common narratives people live by, like achievement, danger, shame, and radical individualism. The conversation highlights why feedback and reflective practices act as mirrors for self-awareness. An alternative identity framework rooted in the kingdom of God is presented as a unifying story for leaders. Practical questions are offered to help identify and lead people in the stories they inhabit.

A playbook-style look at 'pocket presence' and how leaders act under pressure. Uses the quarterback metaphor to explore sensing pressure, moving with purpose, and relying on your team. Discusses decisiveness, the pitfalls of fear and arrogance, and the idea of grounded confidence. Ends with five reflection questions to test and grow your leadership footwork.

A crisp walkthrough of Daniel Goleman’s six leadership styles and when to apply each one. Clear contrasts between commanding, visionary, affiliative, democratic, pace-setting, and coaching approaches. Practical metaphors and a golf analogy illustrate choosing the right style for the situation. Quick tips on assessing team needs before meetings to avoid defaulting to one mode.

March Madness sparks a conversation about attention as a precious leadership resource. Coaches’ three focus areas—court, bench, scoreboard—become a metaphor for disciplined priorities. The idea of seeing assistants as future leaders and hiring for potential, not just position, gets highlighted. Practical coaching mindsets for developing talent close out the conversation.

Today we go back into the archives and bring out one of our valuable episodes in the past. What if the most impactful act of leadership you engaged in this week (or any week) took less than five minutes and it didn’t require a lot of mental energy or deep thinking – would you do it? Today we explore a simple practice that makes a huge difference in people’s lives.. . .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

A collection of reflective prompts about inner emotional awareness and practical leadership rhythms. Short phrases and questions to deepen connection and resilience. Thoughts on slow, compounding growth versus outdated maps. Calls to try, commit, and invest in skills while embracing vulnerability and steady persistence.