Right-side Up Leadership Podcast

As we close out the year, we’re highlighting several of our most listened-to conversations—episodes that continue to shape leaders long after they air. Today’s conversation between Alan Briggs and Jimmy Rollins is one of those episodes: timeless and timely. Jimmy brings honesty, clarity, and courage as he talks about race, unity, culture, marriage, and the everyday leadership choices that build trust. This is a practical and grounded guide for leaders who want to lead with compassion, stay curious in hard conversations, and create cultures where people feel seen and valued. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to have “family conversations” around race with honesty and safety Why unity is not uniformity—and what real unity requires How to ask better questions and lead with curiosity, not fear Practical language that diffuses tension and builds trust What healthy leaders must confront in themselves to lead others well Jimmy’s personal story of pain, growth, marriage restoration, and calling Healthy