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Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

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The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that take the mystery out of leadership. In each episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig brings you empowering insights and easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to lead yourself and lead your team. You’ll learn effective ways to grow as a leader, optimize your time, develop your team, and structure your organization.
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Episodes

High-Impact Habits for Successful Leaders

Do you feel like your New Year's resolutions don't last? Today, in part one of a new series, Craig shares three major reasons most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick and how you can focus on building a healthy identity through high-impact habits. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/high-impact-habits-for-successful-leaders/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craig...

Jan 06, 202221 minEp. 104

Q&A with Michael Todd: Leading with Crazy Faith

In today’s episode, #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Todd returns to talk about three books that changed his leadership, two things you should focus on if you want a promotion, and why becoming an overnight success shouldn’t be your goal. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-michael-todd-leading-with-crazy-faith/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Dec 02, 202142 minEp. 103

Q&A with Christine Caine: Leading Through Insecurity

In today’s episode, Christine Caine shares what she’s learning about the war on human trafficking, leading an organization across 16 countries in a constantly changing world, and overcoming the insecurities she faces every day. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-christine-caine-leading-through-insecurity/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel...

Nov 18, 202150 minEp. 102

Leading Through Pain

There is almost no such thing as leadership progress without leadership pain. In this episode, Craig Groeschel shares four keys to leading through pain that will help you and your team take ground in your most challenging and painful seasons. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-through-pain/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: ht...

Nov 04, 202125 minEp. 101

Celebrating 100: Answering Your Questions

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast is celebrating 100 episodes, and you're asking the questions! In this Q&A hosted by Life.Church Directional Leader Sam Roberts, Craig answers top questions about developing teams, feedback, message prep, and more. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/celebrating-100-answering-your-questions/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Oct 07, 202150 minEp. 100

Q&A with Carey Nieuwhof: Leading at Your Best

In today's episode, Carey Nieuwhof shares how you can live in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Hear how he builds relationships with influential leaders, and learn his new framework for managing time, energy, and priorities. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-carey-nieuwhof-leading-at-your-best/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroe...

Sep 16, 202149 minEp. 99

3 Secrets to Lead Yourself

You are likely the most difficult person you'll ever lead. Today, as a continuation of "Learning to Lead Yourself, Part 1," Craig shares two "whats" and a "who" that will help you completely rethink what you consume (and inevitably become) as a leader. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-secrets-to-lead-yourself/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel...

Sep 02, 202122 minEp. 98

Learning to Lead Yourself, Part 1

Who's the most difficult person you lead? It's likely yourself. Your potential to lead others is a direct result of how you lead yourself. In Part 1 of "Learning to Lead Yourself," Craig teaches two ways to develop your own leadership identity and goals. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/learning-to-lead-yourself-part-1/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigg...

Aug 05, 202121 minEp. 97

Q&A with Bianca Juárez Olthoff: The Art of Starting Your Business

Writing a book, hosting a podcast, planting a church, and building a non-profit are just a few of the things Bianca Juárez Olthoff has accomplished, and she says it all starts with discontent. In today's episode, learn how to start writing your own story. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff-the-art-of-starting-your-business/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube...

Jul 01, 202126 minEp. 96

Heart Over Head: The Power of Emotion in Leadership

We all want to seem smart, strong, and innovative. We want to impress people. But, impressing people is not the same as connecting with people. In this episode, Craig shows how connecting with people's hearts is the quickest way to inspire them to action. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/heart-over-head-the-power-of-emotion-in-leadership/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www....

Jun 03, 202143 minEp. 95

Q&A with Rory Vaden: Procrastinate on Purpose

What if everything you know about time management is wrong? What if procrastination can help you get the most important things done? On this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, get the answers from time management expert Rory Vaden. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-rory-vaden-procrastinate-on-purpose/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@c...

May 06, 202142 minEp. 94

Part Five: Think Inspiration Not Motivation

A leader can do more than motivate. The best leaders inspire their teams to make a difference. In the final part of the master class “How the Best Leaders Think,” Craig shares how to become a centered leader who inspires others to change the world. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-five-think-inspiration-not-motivation/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cr...

Apr 15, 202113 minEp. 93

Part Four: Think Possibilities Not Problems

What if problems are actually opportunities in disguise? In part four of "How the Best Leaders Think," Craig shares how to retrain your mind to see all the new options that every problem creates. As a leader, learn to think "possibility" not "problem." Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-four-think-possibilities-not-problems/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Apr 08, 202117 minEp. 92

Part Three: Think Investment Not Spending

Great leaders don’t just spend resources; spending is an equal trade of input for results. The best leaders strategize about the direction of their resources. In part three of "How the Best Leaders Think," Craig shares how leaders think "investment." Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-three-think-investment-not-spending/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cr...

Apr 01, 202113 minEp. 91

Part Two: Think Empowerment Not Control

When we try to control everything, we unintentionally undervalue the people around us. And undervalued people either don’t grow or they don’t stay. In part two of "How the Best Leaders Think," Craig shares how to start empowering the leaders around us. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-two-think-empowerment-not-control/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cr...

Mar 25, 202133 minEp. 90

Part One: How the Best Leaders Think

As leaders, sometimes we try to copy what good leaders are doing—and that's not a bad place to start. But in this kickoff to a five-part series, Craig Groeschel shares an even better approach: learning to think how the best leaders think. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-one-how-the-best-leaders-think/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 F...

Mar 18, 202113 minEp. 89

Winning the War in Your Mind: Cognitive Biases

How we think determines how we lead. Unfortunately, we’re all vulnerable to strong cognitive biases and unhealthy mindsets that impact our leadership and our organizations. In this episode, learn to rewire your brain with new, healthy thought patterns. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/winning-the-war-in-your-mind-cognitive-biases/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube....

Mar 04, 202122 minEp. 88

Sneak Peek: Winning the War in Your Mind

Learn to break the cycle of negative thinking in your life with this sneak peek of Craig Groeschel's newest book, Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life, out now everywhere books are sold. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cra...

Feb 18, 202135 minEp. 87

Q&A with Dave Ramsey: Winning, Failing, and Success

Dave Ramsey is known for helping people be smart with their money. He’s also the passionate leader of a 1,000-person organization. In this episode, Dave discusses building a strong work culture, navigating failures, and the real meaning of success. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-dave-ramsey-winning-failing-and-success/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Feb 04, 202134 minEp. 86

Q&A with John Maxwell: Inside His Best Quotes

John Maxwell said it best: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” In today’s episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig and John talk about some of John's most powerful quotes and principles from a lifetime of leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-john-maxwell-inside-his-best-quotes/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggro...

Jan 21, 202140 minEp. 85

Your Most Focused Year Ever

For many leaders, the problem isn’t a lack of time. The problem is a lack of focus. In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Podcast, we’re going to talk about how to identify goals, destroy distractions, and make 2021 your most focused year yet. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/your-most-focused-year-ever/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Fac...

Jan 07, 202121 minEp. 84

2020 in Review

This year, we’ve covered a lot of leadership ground. In this episode, we’ll take a look back at 2020 and pull out some of the best highlights, key teachings, and top quotes from the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/2020-in-review/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggro...

Dec 03, 202039 minEp. 83

Q&A With Lysa TerKeurst: Why Leaders Should Learn to Forgive

Innovation demands risk, and risks require forgiveness. In this episode, author and founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries Lysa TerKeurst joins Craig Groeschel to share her story on forgiveness and explain why forgiveness is a key part of effective leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-lysa-terkeurst-why-leaders-should-learn-to-forgive/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: htt...

Nov 19, 202039 minEp. 82

Leading Up When You're Not in Charge

Leadership is all about influence, and influence is something we all have and something we can all cultivate. In this episode, Craig revisits a past teaching to resurface some lasting ideas about how you can lead when you’re not in charge. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-up-when-youre-not-in-charge/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 ...

Nov 05, 202026 minEp. 81

Q&A with Paula Faris: Calling vs. Career

Do you know the difference between a career and a calling? In this bonus episode, Paula Faris will show how to know how to define who you are vs. what you do and how to detox if you're addicted to the Drug of Success. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-paula-faris-calling-vs-career/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Facebook: https://w...

Oct 15, 202030 minEp. 80

Four Tiers of Efficiency

Do you feel like you never have enough time, and there’s never enough of you to go around? On this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig teaches you to categorize every task into tiers that make you more efficient and effective. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/four-tiers-of-efficiency/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel 👍 Fac...

Oct 01, 202022 minEp. 79

Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 2

Whether you're a small team or a large company, whether times are hard or things are strong, it's always time to grow. And there are always enemies to your growth. Follow up Part 1 and defeat the final three enemies of growth with Craig Groeschel. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/defeating-the-four-enemies-of-growth-part-2/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cr...

Sep 03, 202025 minEp. 78

Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 1

When it comes to growth, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is you can absolutely grow your organization. The bad news? Growth is difficult to sustain. Defeat the four enemies of growth in this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/defeating-the-four-enemies-of-growth-part-1/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube...

Aug 06, 202021 minEp. 77

Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow

There's a big difference between a leader who is popular and one who is respected. Leadership is about more than popularity, pride, and power. In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, learn about Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-a-leader-people-love-to-follow/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Jul 02, 202043 minEp. 76

Becoming a Leader Who Anticipates

How do we predict what may be coming in the future? How do we plan and decide now for what’s next? How do we grow from "good" to "great?" In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig teaches us to become leaders who anticipate. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-a-leader-who-anticipates/ ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroesch...

Jun 04, 202042 minEp. 75
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