The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

New York Times Bestselling author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks explains the science behind an ideal morning routine designed to maximize dopamine and creative work. Arthur shares the secret to his co-author Oprah Winfrey's massive success and what it's like to work with Oprah. Carey and Arthur discuss the science of happiness, why most people get stuck in their careers in their forties, and how to move forward with passion. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter The Art of Building a Generous Congregation Course Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In this fascinating interview, Yale University Professor Miroslav Volf talks about what makes life worth living, walking the communist death march, Viktor Frankl, Jürgen Moltmann, and the crippling effect of struggling for superiority. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Matt Tressider, CEO of Leadr and recent CEO of the year, joins Carey to talk about where bad leaders come from. Matt shares his journey from rookie leader to CEO, his biggest mistakes, how to deal with brutal feedback, the secret to a great one-on-one meeting, and why management is dead. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadeshipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In today's episode, Carey is joined by New York Times Bestselling author Jon Acuff. Jon talks about the difference between high performers and high achievers, how to set a goal and guarantee it, the value of thinking time, what he learned from taking 30 days off for the first time, and the problem with false humility in the church. Show Notes FREE GUIDE: 4 Steps to Engage Your Church Around Money and Generosity On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

In this episode, Carey is joined by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline, and Pastor Brenda Quinn. They talk about Richard's journey from a Type A leader to a contemplative life and the disciplines of solution, humility, and silence. Plus, Richard reflects on knowing Eugene Peterson, Henri Nouwen, and Dallas Willard and what made them who they were. Show Notes FREE GUIDE: 4 Steps to Engage Your Church Around Money and Generosity On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Michael Bungay Stanier is back on the podcast! In his time with Carey, Michael outlines his strategy on how to work with (almost) anyone and why toxic people don't have to ruin your experience at work. He shares unusual habits that can help you thrive, and how to ignore the hype cycle to focus on what really matters in relationships. "You're awesome and you're doing great!" Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Brad Lomenick is back on the podcast with a special green room conversation with Carey. Brad deconstructs his career and explains how to not just being the best, but be the ONLY in your field. He gives the best career advice, talks about how to get connected to influencers without being a social climber, and offers a template on exactly what to say when you meet your hero. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Peter Greer and Chris Horst, authors of Rooting for Rivals, join Carey to talk about the bad math of scarcity thinking. Peter and Chris dive into why abundance thinking works, envy and unhealthy competition in ministry and leadership, and how to overcome mission drift so you can begin to play an infinite game. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Instagram sensation Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso) joins Carey to discuss how to get people to open up and change their minds about highly charged subjects like abortion, gun control, and politics. Sharon outlines strategies for responding to angry people with extreme opinions and talks about how group and tribal identity have shifted in the modern era. Plus, Sharon McMahon and Carey talk about the real challenges AI and deepfakes will pose to truth in the future. Show Notes On the Rise Newsletter Follow the Art of Leadership Network Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired Magazine and New York Times bestselling author is often called the most interesting man in the world. In his conversation with Carey, he lives up to that title as he talks about the usefulness of increasing your optimism, what he learned from time travel, and why the myth of progress isn't a myth. Kevin also shares an updated version of his famous 1,000 True Fans argument and talks about the power of remaining astonished. Show Notes Influence Kickstarter On The Rise Newsletter Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network

Are you addicted to drama? Do you know someone who is? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons joins Carey to talk about how to tell whether preaching and leadership have become addictions. Dr. Scott Lyons also taps into how to deal with toxic bosses and co-workers and offers multiple practical strategies to deal with other peoples' drama. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Academy On The Rise Newsletter Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network.

Former Buzzfeed News Editor Stephanie McNeal on how to build an authentic, engaged audience on social media, the dark side of becoming an influencer, and how to nagivate private and public life. Stephanie and Carey talk about dealing with haters, snarkers and negative comments, and they discuss writing headlines and captions that get attention. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Brought to you by the Art of Leadership Network.

Millennial and Gen Z expert, Paul Angone, joins Carey to talk about the Attention Economy. Paul dives into the connection between success and what you pay attention to, beating digital overwhelm, and how wisdom has been lost in the digital clutter and how to find it again by listening to your day. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network.

In this episode, John Maxwell joins Carey to discuss what he's learned from speaking 13,000 times in public, the biggest differences between preaching and public speaking, and what he wishes people knew about him. John Maxwell also dives into the biggest changes in leadership in the last five years and the five things he does every day that every young leader should do. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Brought to you by the Art of Leadership Network.

Paula Faris returns to the podcast to talk about the ups and downs of leading her own company after leaving ABC, Good Morning America, and The View. Paula shares different interviewing techniques, what it's like to interview Scarlett Johannson and Chris Hemsworth, she tells us if Tom Hanks is really the nicest guy in Hollywood, and we get into mom guilt and rethinking women in the workplace. And the podcast hit 30 Million Downloads! Enter the 30 Million Download Giveaway Show Notes The Art of Leadership Academy On The Rise Newsletter With The Art of Leadership Podcast Network, we've gathered world-class leaders and podcasters dedicated to helping you live in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Hear from top leaders on culture, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, organizational culture, non-profit leadership, church trends, leadership resources and influencers, healthy living, and more.

This week, best-selling author Jon Gordon joins Carey on the podcast. Jon discusses how to get out of a slump, the energy drain of defending something you've built versus attacking a new future, the power of talking to yourself rather than listening to yourself, and the One Truth. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter The Preaching Cheat Sheet

In Part 6 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Carey replays all of his interviews with Tim Keller in one episode and offers some thoughts on the life and legacy of the late Tim Keller. Topics covered with Tim include how he would preach differently if he was starting over, the biggest regret he had when he learned he had cancer, his insights on why the evangelical church is declining, and how culture is changing the future of the church. This long episode brings you the best of Tim Keller all in one place. Show Notes The Art of Leadership Academy On The Rise Newsletter The Preaching Cheat Sheet

The Integrity Crisis in Today's Churches [ mini-series ] In Part 5 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Tim Keller biographer Collin Hansen gives a perceptive and powerful interview about the making of Tim Keller. Carey and Collin talk about Tim overcoming childhood loneliness and loneliness in leadership, his teenage rebellion against Christianity, how Tim finished well, why he wanted people to know about his weakness, and his unfinished work. Show Notes On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet

The Integrity Crisis in Today's Churches [ mini-series ] In Part 4 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Chuck DeGroat talks about the signs you work for a narcissist, how to tell if you're a narcissist, why church planters are prime candidates for narcissistic leadership, and the problem with hyper-therapeutic culture. Show Notes Preaching Workshop On The Rise Newsletter

The Integrity Crisis in Today's Churches [ mini-series ] In Part 3 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Eugene Peterson's son Eric Peterson and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle over not losing his soul, overcoming his workaholic tendencies, Bono and celebrity, and the tension Eugene had to overcome to create a contemplative life. Plus, after an epic 90-minute interview with Erin and Winn, I replay the interview I did with Eugene Peterson in the summer of 2017—one of the final interviews Eugene gave before he died. Show Notes Free Preaching Workshop On The Rise Newsletter