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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.
Q&A with Tim Tebow: Earning Respect as a Leader
Few people have won a Heisman trophy, written four NYT Best Sellers, waged war on human trafficking, and founded a non-profit that fights for people in more than 70 countries. Tim Tebow has. He shares how he leads through it all in today’s podcast. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-tim-tebow-earning-respect-as-a-leader/
51:2001/09/2022
Becoming a Leader Who Has "It" | Lead Like It Matters, Part 2
Great leaders can seem enigmatic or unpredictable, but it's often because they're operating in key talents and skills that don't naturally coexist. In Part 2 of "Lead Like It Matters," Craig shares six more qualities of leaders who have "it." Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-a-leader-who-has-it-lead-like-it-matters-part-2/
26:3018/08/2022
Lead Like It Matters, Part 1
You might look at a leader and wonder, “What’s their secret?” They’ve accomplished so much and show no signs of slowing down. In today’s episode, we talk about what sets apart the leaders who have “it” from those who don't. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/lead-like-it-matters-part-1/
27:5204/08/2022
Q&A with Sadie Robertson Huff: Leading Beyond Your Age
Today's guest is a driven, effective, hugely successful 24-year-old leader. Her secret? Staying humble through the success. Today, Sadie Robertson Huff shares the strengths of different generations, her advice to Gen Z, and how she embraces failure. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-sadie-robertson-huff-leading-beyond-your-age/
42:5507/07/2022
Do More, Invest Less—Learning to Bend the Curve
Two things are true of every leader: you want to get better, and you want your organization to get better. So often, we think "better" requires more money, time, or effort. In this episode, we'll learn that isn't always the case when you "bend the curve." Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/do-more-invest-less-learning-to-bend-the-curve/
42:1702/06/2022
Q&A with Shawn Johnson: Attacking Anxiety in Leadership
So many leaders are afraid to show weakness to their teams. Today, Shawn Johnson walks us through his own raw battle with anxiety, how to lead while attacking anxiety, and how showing your struggles can strengthen, not weaken, your leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-shawn-johnson-attacking-anxiety-in-leadership/
40:3519/05/2022
Dave Ramsey Returns: Conflict, Burnout, and Baby Steps Millionaires
Many leaders avoid conflict and end up holding their teams back. In today’s episode, Dave Ramsey returns to talk about the kinds of fights he loves to lose with his team members, healthy conflict, and helping his staff avoid burnout. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/dave-ramsey-returns-conflict-burnout-and-baby-steps-millionaires/
38:0905/05/2022
6 Keys to Leading Out of Crisis, Part 2
Leading out of a crisis is more difficult than leading during one. Today, in part two of “Leading Out of Crisis,” Craig shares six key steps you need to take to lead your team and yourself out of the chaos of the last two years. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/6-keys-to-leading-out-of-crisis-part-2/
22:4821/04/2022
Leading Out of Crisis, Part 1
If your leadership plan today is the same as your pre-pandemic plan, it's probably a bad plan. You can’t just lead after a crisis, you need to lead out of a crisis. And that requires a different approach. Today, part one of "Leading Out of Crisis." Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-out-of-crisis-part-1/
21:0707/04/2022
Q&A with Jamie Kern Lima: Leading with Authenticity
Authenticity alone doesn’t guarantee success, but inauthenticity does guarantee failure. Jamie Kern Lima, who founded It Cosmetics and sold it for $1.2 billion 8 years later, shares the keys to building great organizations. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-jamie-kern-lima-leading-with-authenticity/
01:08:4803/03/2022
Breaking Bad Leadership Habits
The potential of your leadership is a reflection of the quality of your habits. That’s good news if you have good habits, but bad news if you don’t. In today's episode, Craig shares two steps to breaking the bad habits that limit your leadership impact. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/breaking-bad-leadership-habits/
21:3103/02/2022
3 Secrets to Starting New Habits That Stick
Leaders often live in a cycle of failed New Year's resolutions, losing the same 20 pounds or quitting the same bad habit. What can leaders do to break this cycle? Craig shares three practical secrets for starting habits that stick in today’s new episode. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-secrets-to-starting-new-habits-that-stick
21:2120/01/2022
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/
20:4906/01/2022
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/
42:1602/12/2021
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/
49:3818/11/2021
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/
25:1704/11/2021
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/
50:1507/10/2021
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/
48:3016/09/2021
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/
21:4902/09/2021
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/
20:3105/08/2021
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/
26:0301/07/2021
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/
43:1303/06/2021
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/
42:0506/05/2021
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/
12:5815/04/2021
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/
17:1308/04/2021
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/
12:5101/04/2021
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/
32:5825/03/2021
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/
12:3418/03/2021
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/
22:1804/03/2021
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.
34:4518/02/2021
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/
34:2504/02/2021
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/
39:4021/01/2021
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/
21:2907/01/2021
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/
39:1603/12/2020
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/
38:4019/11/2020
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/
25:5805/11/2020
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/
29:3815/10/2020
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/
22:2901/10/2020
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/
25:1603/09/2020
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/
21:2506/08/2020
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/
43:1202/07/2020
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/
42:1204/06/2020
Q&A with Michael Hyatt: Vision for the Future
You can’t lead without vision. For leadership consultant and New York Times Best-Selling author Michael Hyatt, vision is the most important element of good leadership, and you need it to create goals, strategies, and execution in your organization. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-michael-hyatt-vision-for-the-future/
30:3821/05/2020
Q&A with Michael Todd: Leading through Influence
Influence and fame are different. And influence alone isn't leadership. Learn how to build up your influence, capacity, stamina, and leadership as a young leader on this episode with pastor and social media influencer Mike Todd. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-michael-todd-leading-through-influence/
45:3107/05/2020
Leading from Home
So many of us are working from home—but are you leading from home? Craig shares his seven tips for leading from home and gives us advice for homeschooling kids along the way during the COVID-19 crisis that has so many businesses and schools closed. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-from-home/
19:3302/04/2020
Leading Through Crisis
Good leaders lead through hard times. In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig unpacks the nature of crisis—like the COVID-19 pandemic—and gives practical ways to not just see problems, but solve problems and seize opportunities! Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-through-crisis/
31:2726/03/2020
Q&A with Patrick Lencioni: What's Your Motivation?
What motivates you as a leader? Do you lead for the right reasons? Are you a healthy leader? In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Craig Groeschel discuss these fundamental questions and give you practical tips for improving your own role and your team. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-patrick-lencioni-whats-your-motivation/
42:3705/03/2020
Q&A with WhiteSpace Founder Juliet Funt
If you're overwhelmed by the pace of the modern workplace, Juliet Funt, the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, shares practical tools for simplifying processes and creating healthier rhythms in your teams on this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-whitespace-founder-juliet-funt/
44:1320/02/2020
Problem Solving Like a Boss, Part 2
Every leader faces problems in every organization. In Part 2 of “Problem Solving Like a Boss,” Craig Groeschel teaches you three more practical ways to start solving more problems, and he helps you answer the question, "What if I'm the problem?" Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/problem-solving-like-a-boss-part-2/
22:4906/02/2020
Building a Strong Culture: Q&A with Jerry Hurley
In this episode, Craig Groeschel is joined by Life.Church Team Development Leader Jerry Hurley to discuss how to build a value-driven team culture that filters down to every level of your organization. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-strong-culture-q-a-with-jerry-hurley/
38:0415/01/2020