Echo Leadership Podcast with Andy Wood

Sometimes the future is foggy. We can’t see what lies ahead, so we become fearful and confused about what to do next. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske conclude a two-part conversation on what we can do in the midst of ambiguity in order to stay focused and continue growing as leaders.

Sometimes the future is foggy. We can’t see what lies ahead, so we become fearful and confused about what to do next. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske begin a two-part conversation on what we can do in the midst of ambiguity in order to stay focused and continue growing as leaders.

As we lead our teams and organizations, we can often get distracted and lose focus on why we do what we do. From the stage of the 2022 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares how we can get back on track with a renewed sense of passion and urgency for the mission we’ve set out to accomplish.

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske conclude a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

Oftentimes, the greatest enemy of future progress is past success. We can get so caught up in our accomplishments that we lose focus on continually getting better as leaders. In this month’s episode, Andy Wood and David Hibiske begin a two-part conversation on how to stay hungry and humble so that we don’t stand in the way of the great things in front of us. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

In this exclusive bonus episode, San Francisco-based author and church planter Shauna Pilgreen shares how we can love where we live by investing in the community around us. CONNECT WITH SHAUNA PILGREEN shaunapilgreen.comshaunapilgreen.com/weekend@shaunapilgreenstory@shaunapilgreen@shaunapilgreen

Cultivating growth in our teams and organizations requires us to make four key decisions. In this month’s episode, discover what they are and how you can implement them in order to grow and increase the impact of what you lead. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day gathering packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

No amount of success in the world can make up for failure in our homes. In this month’s episode, learn four practical ways to intentionally prioritize and invest in the relationships that matter most. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on Thursday, May 19, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to get $10 off your registration.

From the stage of the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference, Andy Wood shares four practical ways we can get healthy again as leaders in the midst of one of the most challenging seasons we've ever faced. ECHO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us on May 19, 2022, in San Jose, California, for a one-day intensive packed with energy, fun, and practical leadership tools. Designed for church and business leaders, you'll be inspired and equipped to make a greater difference with your life. Register at echoleadership.org and use the promo code ELP10 to save $10 and get a ticket for only $69 as one of our podcast listeners. Promo code is valid from Monday, January 3, through Monday, January 31.

Since founding Fresh Life Church in 2007, one of the biggest lessons Lead Pastor Levi Lusko has learned is to not add too much value to the organization. In this exclusive bonus episode, hear about his journey of discovering how to best serve his team in his role without stifling their leadership. Plus, Levi shares the key thoughts and habits that help him stay healthy and focused on the mission of Fresh Life Church. CONNECT WITH LEVI LUSKO https://levilusko.com/@levilusko@levilusko@levilusko

It's going to take more than one individual or one church to further accomplish the mission of the "capital C" Church. From the stage of the 2021 Exponential Bay Area Regional Conference, Andy Wood challenges church leaders to expand their vision of what God can do when they network together at a greater level. EXPONENTIAL 2020-2021 Digital Access Pass: This is the perfect resource for individual and team training! For only $99, gain access to all the main stage sessions from the five 2021 regional conferences and the 2020 global conference in Orlando, Florida. You and your team will be equipped around the 2020-2021 theme: “Together: Pursuing the Great Collaboration.” 2022 Bay Area Regional Conference: Join hundreds of leaders for inspiration, encouragement, and equipping at the 2022 Bay Area Regional Conference in San Jose, California. Register early as space is limited at this smaller, more intimate gathering.

Our journey as leaders isn’t about how fast we grow, but how well we finish. In this exclusive bonus episode, Rusty George, lead pastor of Real Life Church, shares the key habits and mindsets he’s learned and implemented over the last 25+ years that can help us endure through decades as leaders. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Myth of Excellence: Why Great Companies Never Try to Be the Best at Everything“Has Your Leadership Peaked? The Theory of the 10 Year Run.”CareyNieuwhof.comThe 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goalsmichaelhyatt.comThe 6 Types of Working GeniusGreat by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All“Decision Making vs Implementation,”Dr. Ichak Adizes’ BlogsGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’tTurning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great CONNECT WITH RUSTY GEORGE https://pastorrustygeorge.com/Leading Simple with Rusty Georgehttps://pastorrustygeorge.com/podcast/@rustylgeorge@rustylgeorge@rustylgeorge

What are you holding onto that’s holding you back as a leader? In this month’s episode, learn five key practices on how to let go so that you can lead at a higher level and move the vision of your organization forward.

One of the most important skills of leadership is problem-solving, yet so many of us keep addressing the same issues in our organizations for months (or even years!) on end. In this month’s episode, learn five key ideas that will equip you and your team to solve problems efficiently and effectively.

We all make mistakes. We look back at them and wish we had done things differently. However, if we’re not mindful, we can live in our past and let the pain of regret weigh us down. In this month’s episode, discover how to leverage your failure as fuel to grow as a leader and move forward into the future.

Going viral may bring instant fame, but it’s not the end goal for Rich Birch as he creates resources for church leaders at unSeminary. In this exclusive bonus episode, Rich shares what ultimately drives him to produce content, and how he’s been able to continually grow his audience and impact thousands of leaders over the past 10+ years. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Rich Birch, Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth at Your Church CONNECT WITH RICH BIRCH Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Kevin Compton, co-founder of principal investment firm Radar Partners, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on his experience as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. Hear Kevin share behind-the-scenes stories from his time at Kleiner Perkins, how Radar Partners coaches their entrepreneurs, and what we can learn from Silicon Valley culture in order to become better leaders.

After several years of success on Wall Street, Henry Kaestner had everything he needed to be happy—or so he thought. He felt an emptiness deep inside his soul, yet no person or thing could fill it. In this exclusive bonus episode, Henry shares how his journey to faith transformed his life and brought true meaning and purpose to his work as an entrepreneur. Plus, Henry chats about living generously and his vision to see Christ followers spark a culture of radical generosity in the Bay Area. Henry Kaestner is a co-founder and partner at Sovereign’s Capital, a co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, and the founder of Generosity Bay Area. He also co-founded Bandwidth and previously served as the CEO and chairman. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Simon Sinek, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” CONNECT WITH HENRY KAESTNER LinkedIn | Twitter

Increase the scope of your leadership by changing how you think! In this month’s episode, learn five better ways of thinking that can help you lead people at a higher level, build a flourishing culture, and lift the lid on what’s possible for your team or organization.

According to Sean Morgan, the founder of The Ascent, change management leaders often fail to understand that, at the end of the day, they’re helping people. In this exclusive bonus episode, Sean draws upon his professional experience in healthcare and ministry to share practical ways to lead people while implementing change in an organization. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES John Kotter, Leading Change Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer, A Church Called Tov CONNECT WITH SEAN MORGAN Instagram: @_seanmorgan Twitter: @_seanmorgan The Ascent: https://theascentleader.org/ Leaders in Living Rooms: https://theascentleader.org/leaders-in-living-rooms/ LEADERS IN LIVING ROOMS “Andy Wood on Self-Limiting Thoughts”: https://theascentleader.org/andy-wood/