Rich Lowry: Lessons on Leadership from Media and Politics
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Today on The Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Rich Lowry—Editor-in-Chief of National Review and one of the most influential voices in American media and culture. For decades, Rich has helped shape the national conversation, leading a publication founded by William F. Buckley Jr. and dedicated to timeless conservative values. Under his leadership, National Review has expanded across print, digital, video, and podcast platforms—engaging millions with thoughtful commentary and debate.

In this episode, Rich unpacks how conviction, clarity, and humility shape the way he leads in an increasingly noisy world. He shares how servant leadership shows up in media and politics, how to handle criticism with grace, and what it means to pursue truth in a culture of constant opinion. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or navigating culture with conviction, this conversation will challenge how you think about truth, influence, and what it really means to lead well.Timestamps:00:00 Rich Lowry's Intro00:54 Welcome Rich Lowry01:05 Rich Explains National Review01:40 Rich's Role at National Review02:14 Shaping What Culture Looks Like03:20 The Faster Pace of News Cycles04:56 National Review Content Creation05:51 Leadership Characteristics In Politics08:17 Servant Leadership In Politics Today09:50 Servant Leadership Role In Media11:25 Rich's Approach To Interviewing12:40 Rich's Approach To Writing Books14:54 Today's Cultural Change - Hopeful or Hopeless?18:02 National Review's Perspective On Pursuing Truth19:39 Keeping Team Morale High21:09 Dealing With Failure and Criticism23:20 Encouraging Others To Use Their Influence24:46 Constructive Ways To Engage In Debate26:25 Approaching Tough Conversations28:28 Major Leadership Principles Learned Since Becoming Editor-In-Chief29:42 Dealing With Stress31:42 10-Rapid-Fire Questions33:40 ClosingLinks for Rich Lowry:National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/ The Editor's Podcasts: https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/ Rich Lowry's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rich-Lowry/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARich%2BLowryServant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast