AndyStanleyWhatGreatLeadersDo What Great Leaders Do

Become a Leader Worth Following

Leadership is a wonderful, dangerous gift. You’re stuck with it. Go do something great with it.

Out August 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In What Great Leaders Do, bestselling author Andy Stanley provides leaders with their to-do list. Seven essentials to ensure leaders and their organizations execute with maximum efficiency.

These 7 essentials will equip you to:

  • Ask the right questions
  • Lead yourself well.
  • Play to your strengths.
  • Differentiate between problems to solve and tensions to manage.
  • Leverage your intuition and the intuition of your team

What Great Leaders Do
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“If you are interested in how the best leaders build great cultures, look no further. Andy Stanley's seven essentials come directly from his thoughtful, curious approach to leadership and life. If you want to lead better, read this book.
John C. Maxwell

New York Times bestselling author

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“I’ve always believed that leadership is about uniting people around a shared vision rooted in purpose and trust. Andy Stanley brings this to life beautifully. Through seven simple yet powerful essentials, he offers a clear and deeply human roadmap for leading with authenticity and creating impact that endures.”

Angela Ahrendts
DBE, Former CEO of Burberry and former Senior Vice President at Apple
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“The book is amazing, because of course it is. But rarely do I get to so confidently endorse a work like I do this one. I've been around the leadership block with Andy, and if you read this book, you'll be glad you have been, too!

Jon Acuff

New York Times bestselling author of Procrastination Proof, Never Get Stuck Again

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“Most leaders plateau not because they lack talent, but because they lack clarity. What Great Leaders Do provides the difference-makers that separate leaders who merely survive from those who truly thrive. If you're feeling stuck, this is your way forward.”

Carey Nieuwhof

Bestselling author and host of The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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About The Author

Communicator, leader, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. Today, NPM includes eight large churches in the Atlanta area as well as a network of 230 churches around the globe serving over 200,000 people weekly.

For nearly two decades, the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast has equipped leaders with practical, actionable insights and has been recognized as a top leadership podcast by outlets, including Forbes. As the author of more than twenty books, including Irresistible, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and Deep & Wide, Andy is considered one of the most influential pastors and leaders in America.

Upcoming Events

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Global Leadership Summit

August 6–7, 2026 | Multiple Sites

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Leadership Lab

October 7, 2026 | 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Six locations in Georgia

Gwinnett Leadership Labs


Leadership Labs Live at Gwinnett

November 4, 2026 | 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Gwinnett Church Auditorium