Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

On this episode, We start a 4 part series on Alan Briggs new book  'Anti-Burnout: A Lighter Way to Live and Lead in a Heavy World'. This episode addresses the burnout epidemic that is prevalent in today's society, particularly among leaders. It also explores the causes and effects of burnout and offers practical strategies for avoiding burnout. Alan also discusses the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in order to lead with greater impact.    Takeaways Burnout is a widespread issue that affects leaders in various industries and sectors. Prioritizing health and well-being is essential for preventing and recovering from burnout. Cultural factors, such as the emphasis on work and busyness, contribute to the burnout epidemic. Living in an age of high change and fear adds to the challenges of avoiding burnout. Becoming a healthy and whole leader enables greater impact and long-term sustainability. Quotables "We're in the midst of a burnout epidemic." "We cannot give what we do not have." "We must

Chad Lunsford discusses his book 'Made for More' and the journey of discovering one's purpose and living a life of significance. He shares how the message of the book formed in his mind and heart and the obstacles people face in finding their greater purpose. Chad emphasizes the importance of character development and living fully in the present moment. He also talks about the impact of travel and experiencing new things on his life. The book aims to inspire readers to live a life worth living and to reflect on who they are becoming.    

In this episode, Alan Briggs and older brother J.R. Briggs discuss the topic of cynicism and its impact on leaders. They explore the cultural prevalence of cynicism and how it can erode trust and hope. J.R. shares his personal experience with cynicism and the pernicious effect it had on his life. The difference between cynicism and skepticism is also discussed. The conversation delves into the challenges leaders face during election season and offers practices for guarding against cynicism. The history of cynicism is explored, highlighting its relevance in today's society. The episode concludes with a reflection on personal cynicism and the importance of self-awareness.   About J.R. Briggs   Dr. J.R. Briggs lives with a clear and focused calling: to serve, guide, and equip hungry leaders who want to grow healthier and thrive. In 2011, he started Kairos Partnerships, an organization committed to serving hungry kingdom leaders through leadership coaching, consulting, speaking, and teaching. He loves investing

Alan Briggs and thought leader, Tabitha Scott, talk through the importance of understanding whether you are working with the flow of your energy or against it and how this relates to burnout. About Tabitha Tabitha is known for her groundbreaking expertise in leveraging the principles of modern and ancient science to accelerate innovation, productivity and adaptation for organizations. Tabitha led efforts to create the world’s largest solar-powered community and was recognized for her numerous innovative uses of advanced technology at the White House. She has published dozens of original works in leading industry publications, like Forbes, the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, the Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology, and CEO Magazine on energy, behavior change, corporate leadership, and avoiding burnout. Tabitha is a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Demand Side Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers.  She is Blockchain Certified through MIT, and is a Certified

Join us on the historic 400th episode of the Stay Forth Leadership Podcast. Alan sits down with his kids for a fun episode where they each take turns asking him the hardest questions he's had to answer to date. You don't want to miss this one! We want to thank everyone who has helped us on this journey and we're excited for another 400! Remember, it is possible to live and lead without burning out.

Leaders have SO much on their plates, that we often don't make time for prayer. After studying extraordinary kingdom leaders, Peter Greer is convinced prayer is one of THE great practices of amazing leaders. Peter shares insights from his book on prayer and highlights the prayer habits of extraordinary leaders. They also explore the obstacles that leaders face in engaging in prayer and the need to prioritize prayer in busy lives. Peter emphasizes the value of wasting time in prayer and the impact it can have on intimacy with God. They discuss the importance of shaping cultures of prayer and offer practical recommendations for personal prayer practices. Instead of just talking about prayer we leave you with a guided prayer time at the end.   About Peter Greer Prior to joining Hope International, Peter worked internationally as a micro-finance advisor in Cambodia, technical advisor for Self-Help Development Foundation in Zimbabwe, and managing director for Urwego Community Bank in Rwanda. He received a B.S. in

Our hearts take so many hits navigating these challenging times. It's easy for our hearts to get hard, but it can be hazardous to us and those around us. Charaia Rush gets real in this episode as she shares her painful story and a pathway from hard hearts to soft hearts. About Charaia Charaia Rush is a writer and speaker who is passionate about telling the story of the gospel and watching how it softens the hardened corners of our hearts and illuminates the dark rooms of our spirits. She has written for outlets such as Christian Parenting and SheReads Truth. She resides in Colorado with her two lovely children. Preorder her book Courageously Soft here https://www.amazon.com/Courageously-Soft-Daring-Tender-Heart/dp/1540903435/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19MEG3RJ0U0YT&keywords=charaia+rush&qid=1708122280&sprefix=charaia+rush%2Caps%2C328&sr=8-1

What is sabbatical all about? We do a lot of work to demystify sabbatical as we coach leaders through it. We watch sabbatical be an incredibly transformative experience that shapes the present and future for leaders.   In this episode Sabbatical Coaches Alan Briggs and Chad Lunsford demystiy the WHY and WHAT of sabbatical. You can apply for one-on-one sabbatical coaching or our Summer Sabbatical Cohort to receive guidance during your sabbatical   Learn More: www.stayforth.com Visit www.reachthelost.com to see how they can help your church or ministry win searches.

The best leaders do three things; steward opportunities, overcome obstalces and seize outcomes. This requires different thinking and different actions. During this episode Alan shares how to move from opportunities to obstacles to outcomes and three personal stories from his leadership. Make sure to bring a journal to this one for notes and to answer the questions   Increase your focus and productivity with Magic Mind.  https://magicmind.com/products/magic-mind-productivity-shots?selling_plan=858325126 Use code Briggs at checkout for a 20% discount.  Purchase a Right Side Up Journal: https://www.rightsideupjournal.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @stayforthld  

On today's episode, Alan and Jonathan have a transparent conversation about the challenges faced during the development and launch of the third edition of the popular leadership development tool, the Right Side Up Journal. While honest and transparent, this episode sheds light on how to overcome unforeseen challenges in in your own life and leadership and keep taking your next right step. They also announce the long-awaited arrival of the third edition of the Right Side Up Journal and provide an glimpse into why this edition is the new standard in practical leadership development.    Grab your copy today: www.rightsideupjournal.com

In this episode Alan sits down with creative professional and author Todd Henry. Todd has inspired and coached creative teams for years on how to "live well" together on their teams. Todd shares why he moved on from good things and why change requires bravery. About Todd Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Website: www.toddhenry.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004IRLB9K/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=10bcf995-1341-49fc-8905-0cb687232735 Podcasts: https://www.toddhenry.com/podcasts/  

On this episode, Alan interviews marketer turned entrepreneur turned Investor…but still mostly a marketer, Ryan Deiss. They talk about his new book Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You, and how to grow and scale all while adding sustainable value.   About Ryan Ryan Deiss is a best selling author, founder of multiple companies collectively employing hundreds around the globe, and one of the most dynamic speakers on marketing in the United States today. Ryan is the founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer.com and Founder and Managing Partner of RivalBrands.com and plattr.com. Ryan is the creator of the “Customer Value Optimization” methodology and have introduced and popularized many of the digital selling strategies that modern companies now take for granted. Ryan is also the founder and host of the Traffic & Conversion Summit, the largest digital marketing conversion conference in North America. Connect with Ryan Website: https://www.ryandeiss.com    

In this episode Alan interviews repeat podcast guest Jordan Raynor about his journey as and entrepreneur and digs into the lies behind our work. You will reevaluate your view of your work in this episode... which is much needed right now. Make sure to hang on for the lightning round at the end!   About Jordan Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author of Called to Create, Master of One, and Redeeming Your Time. He serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world’s largest library of 360° experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. He has spoken at Harvard University, SXSW, and many other events around the world. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters.   Resources mentioned The Sacredness of Secular work https://www.amazon.com/Sacredness-Se

In this episode Alan asks serial entrepreneur Henry Kaestner about his business journey and how he started a movement of God-honoring entrepreneurs across the world. Expect to be challenged and inspired in this one! If you are an entrepreneur make sure to check out the Faith Driven Entrepreneur book or their groups across the country   About Henry Kaestner Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign’s Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign’s Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and t

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 2 of this series Alan and Jonathan share the next 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  342: Jimmy Rollins https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9u7w7-136994d 343: B.J. Thompson https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6byfa-1373b86 344: Alyson Caffrey https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d4s7j-137def9 350: Melissa Hughes https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3gu46-13bb1b3 381: Faith Eury Cho https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wffg6-14ebbdf    

It's that time of year where we close out the podcast with a highlight of our favorite moments from our favorite interviews this year. In part 1 of this two part series Alan and Jonathan share 5 of their favorite moments.  We hope you enjoy these clips, and as you rest over the holidays take time to listen to one, or all of the episodes mentioned.    Episodes Mentioned.  379: With Erwin McManus. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mw9ap-14c9a4a 382: With Hal Elrod. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wbypn-14f45a5 374: With Dr. Jamie Shapiro. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fkrmu-149d12a 376: With Dan Rockwell. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zw5gh-14afaef 367: with Gordon MacDonald. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jaixh-1455e91  

While each episode is valuable this one is solid wisdom! Alan not only shares obstacles and opportunities he sees for 2024; he also asked catalytic leaders from different fileds what they see for the coming year. He avoids toxic optimism or pessimism here to hold the tension between the two. This will help you gain clarity for 2024! Join us for the EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort starting in January About  Stay Forth We coach leaders to avoid burnout, live and lead with clarity, purpose and from a place of health. We want you to experience long term impact. Welcome to the Journey. Register for EFFECTIVE Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com Apply for Sabbatical Coaching Journey https://sabbatical.stayforthcoaching.com  

In this fourth and final episode of the LEVERAGE series we will evaluate you schedule for effectiveness and make some changes to your schedule. We have WAY more flexibility to shift our schedule that we think, and it can be a great way to bring your whole week together for greater impact.   Register for EFFECTIVE Leader Cohort. https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com

In the third episode of the LEVERAGE series, Alan helps you center on your priorities. Some priorities are constant, others are seasonal. This is where we start, and then? You’ll build around these INSTEAD of just trying to squeeze everything in. Remember, If everything is a priority nothing is a priority.

In the first episode of the LEVERAGE series Alan dives into a foundational place to start if you want to grow your leadership; yourself. He walks listeners through a helpful framework with questions to reflect on regarding your leadership season and how to discern where you are and where you're hading. Don't skip over this one! Pull out your journal and grab a cup of coffee; it's time to reflect. Register for the next EFFECTIVE Leaders Cohort https://effective.stayforthcoaching.com/