About this episode

Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard discuss the importance of playing to one's strengths in leadership.

Great leaders don’t try to be great at everything. They identify where they add the most value and create space for others to do the same. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring why playing to your strengths is essential for maximizing your impact. They discuss how narrowing your focus, protecting your most productive time, and letting go of responsibilities others can do better can strengthen both your leadership and your organization. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4i6g9CM Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Why doing fewer things can help you accomplish more (2:58) The myth of the well-rounded leader (8:38) The importance of creating margin (22:25) How leaders attract and retain high-capacity team members (24:52) Special thanks to our sponsor  BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: Feedback that Fuels Growth. This resource teaches you how to have the conversations most leaders avoid, navigate difficult feedback with care, and build a…

People in this episode

Host: Andy Stanley

Guest: Holly Goddard

Topics covered

• leadership
• strengths
• productivity
• team dynamics
• focus

Keywords

• leadership
• strengths
• productivity
• team members
• focus

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Products: What Great Leaders Do

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