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# [Andy Stanley | June 2025: The Complexity of Purpose — From the Vault - Andy Stanley](https://andystanley.com/podcast/june-2025-the-complexity-of-purpose-from-the-vault)

 Written by [Andy Stanley](https://andystanley.com/podcast/author/andy-stanley) | June 16, 2025

Most leaders want to lead with purpose. But there’s a reason many don’t. In this episode from 2017, Andy Stanley explains why purpose is more complex than we realize. It’s not just a motivational idea, it’s a mindset shift that comes with a cost. However, when you embrace it, your leadership—and your life—take on greater meaning.

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