Praising the people you lead is a great instinct, but the greatest leaders take it further. This episode reveals how to master affirmation in three different directions, and why the leaders who do multiply their influence and build stronger leaders around them. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/stop-losing-your-best-team-members . ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.you...
Jun 04, 2026•18 min•Ep. 194
Most leaders think people leave for more money, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, Craig shares one leadership habit that matters more than any benefit you can offer and why valuing your people is the real driver of retention, engagement, and team culture. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-most-underused-leadership-habit. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: ...
May 07, 2026•18 min•Ep. 193
Your mind is more powerful than you think. Are you leading it well? Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the science and practical steps to manage your mind under pressure—and how rewiring unhealthy thought patterns builds the mental resilience great leaders need. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cognitive-neuroscientist-the-formula-to-rewire-your-mind-dr-caroline-leaf . We're giving away 5 copies of Dr. Caroline Leaf's latest book, Help in a Hu...
Apr 02, 2026•47 min•Ep. 192
Is your best player underperforming … or in the wrong seat? In this episode, we’re sharing four reasons why the right person might be in the wrong role and how you can position them to win. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/right-person-wrong-seat . This month, we're giving away 5 copies of Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind . Comment on this episode for a chance to win. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://...
Mar 05, 2026•25 min•Ep. 191
What separates great leaders from extraordinary ones? In this episode, elite psychologist Dr. Wayne Chappelle reveals the traits top-performing leaders have in common and why the health of your mind determines how strong you lead under pressure. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/nba-psychologist-the-secret-to-thriving-under-pressure-dr-wayne-chappelle . This month, we're celebrating the launch of my new book, Heal Your Hurting Mind . To ce...
Feb 05, 2026•56 min•Ep. 190
Ten years of leadership come with challenges and change. In this episode, Craig shares five hard-earned lessons from the past decade that reshaped how he thinks and leads. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-most-challenging-lessons-i-learned-in-leadership-10-year-anniversary-edition . Learn the first five lessons from this special 10-year anniversary series in our last episode. To celebrate 10 years, I'm giving away 10 books that challeng...
Jan 15, 2026•28 min•Ep. 189
Leadership growth requires change. In this 10-year anniversary episode, Craig reflects on 30 years of leadership—sharing beliefs he once held and the lessons learned when growth demanded a new way of leading. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-times-i-was-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me-10-year-anniversary-edition. We're celebrating 10 years of you growing as a leader! To enter for a chance to win 5 of Craig's favorite leadership books, comme...
Jan 01, 2026•25 min•Ep. 188
The best leaders don’t wait until January to plan what’s next. In this episode, learn six essential evaluations every leader should reflect on to lead ahead of the curve and position your organization to start the year strong. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leaders-dont-wait-until-january . ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: ...
Dec 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 187
With 30 years of leadership at the CEO level, Jimmy Mellado knows what it takes to lead with courage, hire with purpose, and build a life and leadership that lasts. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-hardest-part-of-leadership-no-one-talks-about-compassion-international-ceo-jimmy-mellado Learn more about Compassion International here: https://go2.lc/Compassion.com/UntoJesus ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.c...
Nov 20, 2025•55 min•Ep. 186
As CEO of the world’s most-downloaded Bible App, Bobby Gruenewald knows what it takes to innovate. In this episode, he shares how an abundance mindset, leading through constraints, and quick pivots can turn your best ideas into course-altering growth. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/turning-constraints-into-creativity-bible-app-founder-bobby-gruenewald . ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 ...
Nov 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 185
Some leadership habits seem helpful, but their hidden weaknesses can actually frustrate and suppress team potential. In this episode, Craig shares two more leadership blind spots and how to fix them before they limit your organization’s growth. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/blind-spots-that-destroy-teams . Missed the first two blind spots? You can find them in the previous episode. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: ht...
Oct 02, 2025•29 min•Ep. 184
Your “healthiest” leader could be the one quietly hurting your culture. In this episode, Craig shares two hidden leadership blind spots . Learn how to spot them early, address them quickly, and lead your team toward greater impact. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leadership-blind-spots-that-hold-you-back. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel...
Sep 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 183
In this episode, Charles Duhigg shares how to read the room, adapt to each person, and communicate in ways that inspire personal growth. Whether on stage or in a meeting, you’ll move people to lean in, listen, and take action. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/pulitzer-prize-winner-how-to-speak-so-people-actually-listen-charles-duhigg . To enter the giveaway, comment “I want to be a better communicator” on the CGLP YouTube Channel at www.you...
Aug 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 182
Consistency isn’t flashy, but it’s what sets good leaders apart from great ones. In this episode, I’m sharing four practical hacks to help you show up strong every day—with consistency that builds trust, earns respect, and drives real results over time. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/4-simple-hacks-to-stay-consistent-in-your-leadership . To enter the giveaway, comment “I want to think ahead” on the CGLP YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/...
Aug 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 181
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by endless meetings, emails, and responsibilities. In this episode, Juliet Funt shares practical strategies to simplify your schedule, re-energize your leadership, and create “white space” to help you cut through the chaos and empower your team. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/fortune-500-advisor-on-why-this-one-minute-will-change-your-workday-juliet-funt ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: ht...
Jul 17, 2025•54 min•Ep. 180
In a world where mistrust is the default, trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. If you want to build a healthy culture, care for people, and lead with lasting impact, trust isn’t optional. It’s essential. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-of-trust-live-from-the-global-leadership-summit ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Fac...
Jul 03, 2025•44 min•Ep. 179
What if the key to your leadership isn’t what you achieve, but how you connect? In this episode, America’s Got Talent winner Dustin Tavella shares why putting people first leads to greater impact—and how to build connections that last. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-in-ways-no-one-expects-dustin-tavella-americas-got-talent-winner ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 178
What if one sentence could make someone instantly feel valued? In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards shares how you can develop everyday charisma and how small shifts in language build powerful leadership influence. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/body-language-expert-this-is-why-people-dont-take-you-seriously-vanessa-van-edwards ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...
Jun 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 177
What if the key to building a lasting legacy is choosing the right people? In this episode, Mart Green shares lessons from leading at Hobby Lobby, launching Mardel, and building teams with vision and purpose. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-hobby-lobbys-legacy-one-leader-at-a-time-mart-green ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Faceboo...
May 15, 2025•56 min•Ep. 176
Ever wonder why driven leaders hit an invisible wall? In this episode, Arthur Brooks explains why high achievers burn out—and how to pivot toward greater impact by shifting your mindset, redefining success, and leading with wisdom that lasts. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/harvard-professor-reveals-the-secret-to-happiness-in-leadership-arthur-brooks ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube:...
May 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 175
What does it take to build a thriving, value-driven organization? In this episode, Dave Ramsey breaks down the five stages every healthy business must grow through and shares practical wisdom he’s learned while leading Ramsey Solutions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/dave-ramseys-guide-to-business-growth ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Fa...
Apr 17, 2025•50 min•Ep. 174
You might think that you need to have all the answers in leadership. But the reality is that the one who talks the most learns the least. In this episode, Craig teaches the top skill that sets apart great leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-one-leadership-skill-that-changes-everything ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: http...
Apr 03, 2025•24 min•Ep. 173
The right question at the right time can change everything. If you want to become a better leader, ask better questions. In this episode, Craig shares practical strategies he uses to ask the right questions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/unlocking-the-power-of-great-questions/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Mar 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 172
Your leadership potential will never outperform your daily habits. Healthy habits will propel you forward, but unhealthy habits will hold you back. In this episode, Craig shares three more habits great leaders avoid. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/6-habits-great-leaders-avoid-part-2/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.f...
Feb 06, 2025•24 min•Ep. 171
Do businesses exist to make a profit or care for people? In this episode, Simon Sinek challenges a broken leadership theory and shares a new mindset for organizations to follow. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/simon-sinek-unfiltered-the-trap-leaders-must-avoid ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroesche...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 170
The potential of your leadership is a reflection of the quality of your habits. So, to be great, don’t just develop the right habits; eliminate the wrong ones. In this episode, Craig shares the first three of the six habits great leaders avoid. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/6-habits-great-leaders-avoid-part-1/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroesche...
Jan 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 169
The best leaders are always learning. They read books, learn from mentors, and grow through failure. In this episode, Mark Batterson shares the five-level framework he used to read 3,000 books as well as how you can maximize your time with top leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-that-attracts-the-right-leaders/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.you...
Dec 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 168
If you want a high-performing team tomorrow, develop a great culture today. In this episode, Craig shares how to design a culture that consistently attracts and builds great leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-that-attracts-the-right-leaders/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggr...
Dec 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 167
Whether you’re stepping into a new role or facing a new leadership challenge, you need a plan for thriving as a leader in today’s world. In this episode, Craig shares the skills you’ll need to lead well in this next season. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/winning-as-a-rising-leader/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.fac...
Nov 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 166
Is it better to seek out new opportunities or wait for them to come to you? In this episode, Craig shares three steps that will position you for a future promotion. He also highlights the critical role humility plays in this process. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-practical-ways-to-get-promoted/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook:...
Nov 14, 2024•15 min•Ep. 165
