Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

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/ 

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/ 

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/ 

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/ 

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/ 

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/

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/ 

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/ 

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/

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/