The best leaders invest time on personal growth. One element to personal growth is taking time to listen to audio content: audio books, teachings/lessons, and Podcast episodes. Harry S. Truman said, “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” This statement is just as true with listening to audio content. All leaders should have the habit of listening to personal growth and leadership content on a regular basis. A popular and convenient method to consuming good content is by listening to Podcast episodes. Listening to Podcasts can increase your leadership productivity and effectiveness. Below are 10 Podcasts every leader should have on their playlist and regularly listen to. They include (In no particular order):
1. Andy Stanly Leadership podcast hosted by Andy Stanly
Podcast description:
“The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, a conversation designed to help leaders go further, faster. Andy Stanley is a pastor, communicator, author, and the founder of North Point Ministries in Alpharetta, Georgia.”
2. Dose of Leadership hosted by Richard Rierson
Podcast description:
“Dose Of Leadership Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast that brings interviews with relevant and motivating leaders; real-life leadership experts who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of truth, common sense, & courageous leadership. Each podcast highlights & showcases leaders from all aspects of life. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, military heroes, faith based leaders – all are highlighted on the Dose of Leadership Podcast.”
3. Leaders in the Trenches hosted by Gene Hammett
Podcast description:
“Leaders in the Trenches explores the thinking of today’s entrepreneurs who are leading themselves, their teams and their markets. New and emerging leaders will learn from the success of others, but also from their not-so successful moments. We will discuss the fears these leaders faced, the failures they navigated and the power of focus. Growing a business is hard and feels lonely at times. This podcast will guide you on your journey through the trenches of your own business.”
4. This Is Your Life hosted by Michael Hyatt
Podcast description:
“This Is Your Life is a weekly podcast dedicated to intentional leadership. My goal is to help you live with more passion, work with greater focus, and lead with extraordinary influence.”
5. Fuel for Life hosted by Bogdan Kipko
Podcast description:”Fuel For Life is the podcast dedicated to fueling your faith in the One who gives faith. I believe that whatever fills your mind, fuels your life. My goal is to help you realize the promise of God’s gospel, for every part of your life. If you have breath in your lungs, God has a plan for your life. A plan that is far better, bigger and immeasurably more than anything you have ever imagined. Together we will learn how to move forward, by faithfully following Jesus.”
6. The EntreLeadership Podcast hosted by Ken Colman in association with Dave Ramsey
Podcast description:
“The EntreLeadership Podcast is your resource for lessons from Dave Ramsey on business, team building and leadership. Hosted by Dave’s leading business speaker and Coach, Ken Colmana, each podcast is loaded with insight and ideas featuring expert guests.”
7. The Ray Edwards Podcast hosted by Ray Edwards
Podcast description:
“The Ray Edwards Podcast is a free, weekly online radio show created for small business owners, and those who want to start a business. God created you to be an entrepreneur, you were born for this, and I was born to help.”
8. Beyond The To-Do List hosted by Eric Fisher
Podcast description:
“This is the show where we talk with people on all aspects of productivity, getting good work done, and living a good life. Erik Fisher talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You’ll be refreshed and inspired after hearing how others fail and succeed at daily productivity and continue to lead successful and meaningful lives.”
9. Rainer on Leadership hosted by Thom S. Rainer
Podcast description:
“Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.”
10. Engaging Leadership hosted by Jesse Lahey
Podcast description:
“The Engaging Leader podcast is a weekly audio program where Jesse and his guests share communication and leadership principles, and tell stories that illustrate putting those principles into practice.”
Questions: Do you listen to any of the above Podcasts? Can you add to the list?
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Great list Dan. Gave me some podcasts to add to my list;)
Nice! Glad you enjoyed the list.
Awesome! Great list Dan! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed this list. Thank you for taking the time to check them out.
This is really great list, Dan. And I love the redesign of your site !
Hope you found a few new Podcasts to check out. Thank you:)
I’ve never listened to them, but I’ll check them out. Thanks, Dan.
I think you would enjoy them:) Thank you for stopping by.
This is a great list, Dan. Like Floyd, I’m not a podcast guy either. I think if I had to commute I might, but I live three minutes away from my work. That and I’m moving more toward creative works. I have to wonder if podcasting is a trend though. I think the amount of leadership podcasters has increased tenfold in the past couple years.
Hello Dan,
Nice commute:) I think it’s something that is growing and will not go away anytime soon. Thank you for adding to the discussion.
Thanks for including Dose of Leadership on your list! So grateful; love your blog and we need to get you highlighted on the show!
Glad to include your Podcast Richard! I’d love to be on your show.
Dan, I am honored and beaming with joy to be included on this list. Leaders in the Trenches has been an amazing experience. I don’t use the tag line much…but it is “conversation with leaders for leaders”. Thank you so much.
Glad to include you on this list. Love your show! Great statement. Keep doing great work!
I listen to a couple of the podcasts you mentioned there but a few I’ll have to check out. One you didn’t mention that I really love is Al Mohler’s podcast, “The Briefing”.
Nice, I’ll have to check that Podcast out! Do you have the link to his site/Podcast?
Here you go Dan! http://www.albertmohler.com/category/the-briefing/
Great, thank you:)
I listen to: Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, Gene Hammett’s Leaders in the Trenches Podcast, Michael Hyatt’s This Is Your Life Podcast, The Entreleadership Podcast, The Ray Edwards Podcast, and Erik Fisher’s Beyond The To Do List Podcast. I would add the Catalyst Podcast as one others should checkout.
You have a great playlist my friend. GREAT addition Jon, thank you for sharing it.
Hi Dan,
Thanks so much for sharing this list of podcasts. I just love listening to personal development material in the form of audio, especially when I’m driving.
Thank you.
Me too, it’s a great way to grow during a usually unproductive time. Thank you for taking the time to read through the Podcasts.
Great list! I’m a huge fan of Gene’s podcast!
It sure is a good list:) Gene’s Podcast is great!
Thanks, Dan, I love listening to podcasts and a few of these are new to me. Beyond the To Do List is one of my favorites. I’m also glad Jon mentioned Catalyst because I used to listen to that and enjoy it, but couldn’t remember the name of it so haven’t been able to listen to it lately! I also like the FitBeliever podcast with Laurette Willis. She has some great interviews. I also listen to the Smart Passive Income podcast sometimes, which I enjoy.
Smart Passive Income is a great one, I also listen to it every once in a while. Thank you for reading and sharing.
Looks like a great list. I haven’t had the chance to check out any of them. I’m way too busy to get into any podcasts at the moment. In fact, I don’t really listen to any podcast at all. I’ll probably check out one or two of these that spark my interest. Who knows, maybe I’ll get into one.
I understand about being busy, I listen to more audio books than Podcasts. You should check some of them out when you get a chance. Thank you for reading and commenting.
One I’d add to the list is not ostensibly about leadership, but gets at it tangentially – and often powerfully – is Econtalk with Russ Roberts.
Thanks for adding that one, I’m going to check it out!
I’ve listened to several of those you listed. I would add Chris LoCurto – great for leadership, business, and personal growth.
That’s a great addition. I forgot about so many good ones, like your Podcast, maybe I’ll do a second part. Thank you for sharing.
Dan, thanks a bunch for this catalog of podcasts. I really appreciate…and Yes, no doubt listening to audios is a must for me. Thanks once again. I find these very useful.
Glad to share these Podacsts, Hope you found at least 1 new Podcast to listen to:)
Thank you for the mention Dan, great list!
Your welcome:) Glad to feature you!