The Resilient Leaders Podcast with J.R. Briggs

We all know the metaphor about putting the big rocks in the bucket first. But it’s flawed and unrealistic. And today we’re going to explore why it’s wrong and what we can do about it to live as a values-focused leader._____If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode of the podcast, we’ll take time to pause and reflect thoughtfully by asking a series of evaluative questions in order to move toward health and resilience.____If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

In the episode we go back into our voluminous vault to re-air an episode on the 5 vital questions every leaders should ask.If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

As Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” What is needed now – maybe more than at any time in the past several years – is courageous leadership. But how do we cultivate courage in our lives, even just a little bit? That’s what we explore on this episode of the podcast._____If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

Most leaders I know are parents. Leading at work is important, but leading in our homes is even more significant. What does it mean to cultivate resilience our family? And how can we teach our children to be resilient young leaders at home? That’s what we’ll explore today on the podcast._______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contact**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

J.R. shares an exciting opportunity for Resilient Leaders podcast listeners. Have you ever thought about writing one day? J.R. is hosting a 4-week online writing cohort to help leaders cultivate and develop their writing.For MORE INFORMATION: watch this brief introductory video: https://vimeo.com/591754785To REGISTER: email Jane at jane@kairospartnerships.org or through the Kairos Partnerships contact page (www.kairospartnerships.org/contact)__________If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On today’s episode J.R. looks at the four spiritual practices to cultivate resilience in your leadership from Tod Bolsinger’s book ‘Tempered Resilience’ (IVP, 2020). We’ll also talk about the good and the bad of stress and how pressure is a privilege.For more information on Tod, his work, and his book, follow these links:· Twitter: @toldbol· https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/tod-bolsinger/· His book: https://www.amazon.com/Tempered-Resilience-Leaders-Formed-Crucible/dp/0830841644/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1629119974&sr=8-1_______If you haven’t signed up for my every other week FREE newsletter here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletterConnect with J.R.Kairos Partnerships: www.kairospartnerships.orgContact: www.kairospartnerships.org/contactTwitter: @jr_briggs**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions: www.onalimbproductions.com

On today’s episode, we look at the rhythm of the best leaders: action-reflection-action. Then we take time to explore a handful of helpful questions to assist you in your reflection. The list of questions are listed below:1. What’s giving me joy in the season?2. What’s draining me, and why?3. As I look back on my leadership over the past handful of months, what am I most proud of? What have I learned?4. As I look back on my leadership, what mistakes have I made, and what have I learned from them?5. If we own the numbers we can hold ourselves accountable. What numbers are you measuring right now?6. Who do I want to work with moving forward? Who are the people I could bring on my team, people I could partner with, or organizations that we could join forces with, formally or informally, in the days ahead?7. What am I afraid of? Where am I letting my fears keep me from experimenting, or acting in a way that is consistent with what I value the most?8. What do I need to care about more in the season? What do I need to care about less?9. What do my prayers look like in the season? And what keeps me from a consistent, vibrant prayer life?10. What does it look like for me to be a well-rested leader going into the fall?11. It’s been said, “We can’t control the volatile tides of change, but we can learn to build better boats.” If you were to build a better boat, how would you do it and what would it look like?12. Who is invested in you? Who has encouraged you, and made you who you are today? How can you thank them this week?13. If you were to grow in leadership by just five or 10% this fall, what would that look like? And who will be the person or people who can help you do that?. . .If you haven’t signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter The whole thing takes you just 5 minutes to read – that’s it.. . .**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions. You’ve gotta check out his great work – high quality video work and wonderful podcast production (including this one!): www.onalimbproductions.com

On this episode we explore the 6 major themes that have emerged among leaders (most especially pastors) over the summer.But we also realize there are other themes that may be emerging. So, what are you noticing? What are you seeing? What are you hearing? We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at jrbriggs@kairospartnerships.org. . . If you haven’t signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter The whole thing takes you just 5 minutes to read – that’s it. . . .**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions. You’ve gotta check out his great work – high quality video work and wonderful podcast production (including this one!): www.onalimbproductions.com

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). . .If you haven’t signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter called 5 Things in 5 Minutes here’s the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/newsletter The whole thing takes you just 5 minutes to read – that’s it.. . .**Resilient Leaders is produced by Joel Limbauan at On a Limb Productions. You’ve gotta check out his great work – high quality video work and wonderful podcast production (including this one!): www.onalimbproductions.com