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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Building a Culture of Trust | Live from the Global Leadership Summit
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43:38In 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-leadershi…
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Leading in Ways No One Expects | Dustin Tavella, America’s Got Talent Winner
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1:01:09What 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-expect…
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Body Language Expert: This Is Why People Don’t Take You Seriously | Vanessa Van Edwards
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55:06What 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-…
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Building Hobby Lobby's Legacy—One Leader at a Time | Mart Green
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56:07What 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-g…
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Harvard Professor Reveals the Secret to Happiness in Leadership | Arthur Brooks
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59:57Ever 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-reve…
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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-busine…
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The One Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
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24:17You 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…
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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/…
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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/…
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Simon Sinek Unfiltered: The Trap Leaders Must Avoid
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1:06:49Do 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…
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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-leade…
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Unlock Long-Term Success | Mark Batterson
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47:24The 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-c…
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Building a Culture that Attracts the Right Leaders
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26:15If 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/…
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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/…
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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-promote…
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Without a system of honest feedback, your team’s growth will always be limited. In this episode, Craig shares the power of giving helpful feedback, practical tips for how to do it, and pitfalls to avoid when having developmental conversations. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/mastering-hard-conver…
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No matter your role, you’ll eventually need to influence someone higher up in the organization. When you do, your posture, timing, and intentions have to be in check. In this episode, Craig shares five steps to follow when leading up to your boss. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-your-team…
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Great leaders ask great questions. In this episode, Craig shares how to influence your peers and leaders through questions. He also gives practical advice for meeting with leaders you admire. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/questions-great-leaders-ask/…
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Scott Harrison spent a decade as one of the top nightclub promoters in New York City. After 10 years, he was broken and needed a radical change. Today, he shares how he used his skills as a promoter and storyteller to bring clean water to millions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-radical-…
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Any wrong mindsets you adopt early in leadership can actually hold you back later. The best leaders replace some of their early mindsets with new, counterintuitive ways of thinking. In this episode, I share three adjustments that will help you grow. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-unexpected-mi…
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Great leaders care deeply about accomplishing their mission. But is it possible to care too much? In today’s podcast, Craig shares a better way to lead your organization into the future and the high cost of not letting go. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-high-cost-of-not-letting-go/…
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Becoming an Inspirational Leader | Priscilla Shirer
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36:45Why are some leaders more inspirational than others, and what sets them apart? In this episode, Priscilla Shirer shares how to become more inspirational in your leadership and communication—and how to inspire your team to change the world. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-an-inspirational…
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Leading From Your Extremes | Live from the Global Leadership Summit
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43:27Many of the best leaders are confident and humble, driven yet healthy, and focused but still flexible. Greatness is often found in those extremes, and in this episode, Craig shares the secrets to mastering these extreme qualities. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-from-your-extremes-live-fr…
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Strategies for Building Great Leaders | Rob Hoskins
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44:58For a leader to grow, they’ll need the investment and coaching of a few mentors along the way. In this episode, one of Craig's mentors Rob Hoskins shares the practical strategies he uses to develop leaders and the advantages of finding a mentor. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/strategies-for-buil…
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Using Adversity to Your Advantage | Will Guidara
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54:01Of all the books Craig read in 2023, two stood out as top recommendations. Will Guidara’s "Unreasonable Hospitality" is one, and in this episode, Will shares why any organization will grow when they’re unreasonable about serving others. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/using-adversity-to-your-adva…
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Leading a Billion-Dollar Sales Team | Stephanie Chung
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43:52The best salespeople are excellent servants. They find out what their customer needs, and they work to meet that need. Great leaders exercise the same skills. In this episode, billion-dollar sales leader Stephanie Chung shows you how. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-a-billion-dollar-sales…
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Cultivating Drive as a Leader | Dr. Josh Axe
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51:29The best leaders know there’s a time to encourage and a time to challenge themselves and their team. Dr. Josh Axe shares practical tools and phrases for encouraging and challenging—and shares his top health and lifestyle adjustments you can make today. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cultivating-…
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Leading With Agility: How to Correct Quickly
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28:35You know "what got you here won’t get you there." With the near-constant rate of change in our world today, if you aren’t adapting your leadership approach, you’re likely getting left behind. Today, Craig shares three keys to staying agile in leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-wi…
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Tools for Building Self-Worth | Jamie Kern Lima
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39:25It’s impossible to succeed your way to self-worth. While many of us try to find fulfillment in success, today’s guest Jamie Kern Lima shows us how to find true fulfillment by growing our self-worth, not just our self-confidence. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/tools-for-building-self-worth-jamie-…
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Steven Furtick on Breaking Mental Barriers, Working Out, and Embracing Your Strengths
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1:06:34We all have limiting beliefs. Whether it’s “I’m not a person who works out” or “I’m not a leader,” our thoughts and beliefs can hold us back. In this episode, Steven Furtick shares how we can change our thought patterns to break those limiting beliefs. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/steven-furti…
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3 Habits of Consistent Leaders | Think Ahead Preview
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22:01One factor can have the biggest impact on the trajectory of your leadership, and it’s not your genetics, appearance, or intelligence. It’s your ability to be consistent. Today, I’m sharing three keys to consistency from my new book, Think Ahead. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-habits-of-consist…
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Solving Problems You Didn’t Create | Dr. Jon Chasteen
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49:53If you’ve ever inherited a struggling project, team, or organization, you know how hard it can be to fix something you didn’t break. Today’s episode with Dr. Jon Chasteen will give you practical leadership tools for rebuilding what’s been broken. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/solving-problems-y…
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8 Habits of Great Decision Makers, Part 2
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25:02The future of your leadership will be determined by the quality of your decisions. In part two, Craig outlines the final three factors of great decision makers. If you want to strengthen your decision making, apply these factors. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/8-habits-of-great-decision-makers-p…
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Workouts, Cold Plunges, and Other Habits of a CEO | Dan Clark
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40:54Growing leaders tend to have growing disciplines. But how do you know which disciplines to focus on? In this episode, Westfall Gold CEO Dan Clark shares the habits and disciplines that consistently help him grow as a leader. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/workouts-cold-plunges-and-other-habits-o…
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8 Habits of Great Decision Makers, Part 1
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23:49The quality of your decisions determines the direction of your life—if you want to grow as a leader, grow in your decision making. In part one, Craig outlines five of the eight factors of great decision makers. (Catch the exclusive bonus episode, too!) Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/8-habits-of-…
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Discover Your Leadership Style | Louie Giglio
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55:50Many leaders fall into the trap of copying other leaders and communicators rather than learning to master their own style. In this episode, creative leader Louie Giglio shares how to identify and develop your own leadership and communication style. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/discover-your-le…
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Top 5 Podcast Moments of 2023 | Year in Review
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35:35In this episode, Craig highlights five of the most powerful moments from the year and reviews the key lesson we can learn from each. Learn about daily habits, communication, leadership confidence, building culture, and so much more. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/top-5-podcast-moments-of-2023-ye…
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If you want to sharpen your leadership, sharpen your thinking—learn how from author, pastor, and coach Erwin McManus. Today, he’s sharing how he broke through his own mental barriers and the most common mind shifts leaders need to make. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/unlock-your-inner-genius-erw…
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The Art of Public Speaking | Liz Bohannon
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50:05To lead well, practice communicating well. Today, we'll hear from Liz Bohannon—top-20 ranked speaker by Forbes—on all things public speaking. She shares brilliant insights on preparation, emotional mapping, and how to read an audience. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-art-of-public-speaking-li…
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Leadership Lessons From a Black Belt | Rener Gracie
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52:28Your reaction to problems, people, and even your own limits will determine your leadership potential. In this episode, Rener Gracie shares the jiu-jitsu and leadership principles that teach us to win when we face challenges in these three areas. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leadership-lessons-…
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It’s increasingly difficult to know if you’re leading your team in the right direction post-2020. Today, Jennie Allen shares how she’s guiding her team forward in the next year, and how she’s leading with confidence even when taking big risks. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/taking-risks-as-a-lea…
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Be a Leader Worth Trusting | Dr. Henry Cloud
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39:19Since 2020, trust is no longer the default posture in the workplace. The problem? Trust is the glue that holds your team together. Dr. Henry Cloud joins us to share the key elements of trust that will help you accomplish your mission. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/be-a-leader-worth-trusting-dr-…
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Have you lost the momentum you once had? In today’s episode, Craig shares a practical plan to revive energy and drive in your leadership and asks you the four key questions that will help you jump-start your momentum at work and at home. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/4-questions-to-jump-start-y…
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Cynt Marshall on Being the First Black Female CEO in the NBA
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40:30Cynt Marshall has been first plenty of times—from student council to being the first Black female CEO in the NBA. Her forty years of climbing and growing taught her that nothing matters more than loving the people you serve. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cynt-marshall-on-being-the-first-black-f…
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Creating momentum is like launching a rocket. You’ll use a disproportionate amount of energy to get off the ground, but once you overcome gravity, you can maintain your momentum with minimal effort. Today, Craig shares the four factors that fuel momentum. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-4-fac…
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Unusual times demand unusual leadership. Luckily, you aren’t a usual leader. You’re driven, passionate, and willing to be unreasonable. Today, Craig shares why we need “Strategic Unreasonableness” in leadership and gives three ways to think unreasonably. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-s…
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Albert Tate: The Art of Vulnerable Communication
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45:58People may admire your strengths, but they’ll connect with your weaknesses. In today’s episode, bestselling author and speaker Albert Tate shares how authentic, vulnerable communication can be the superpower that makes you a more compelling leader. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/albert-tate-the-…
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Mastering John Maxwell's Laws of Communication
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1:00:32According to John Maxwell, communication is “the most important skill.” So if you want to grow in your leadership, grow in your communication. In this episode, John shares his best insights on communication for writers, leaders, and public speakers. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/mastering-john-…
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Jon Gordon: The Power of Positive Leadership
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57:32Your leadership moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. Unfortunately, it's easy to focus on the negatives and head in the wrong direction. Today, best-selling author Jon Gordon dives into the science of optimism and positivity in leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/jon-gordon-…
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The Most Important Mindset You Need to Succeed
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23:01It’s rare that an organization lasts beyond the third generation. Why is that? In today’s episode, I explain the three generational mindsets and how you can lead your entire team to "think like an owner" no matter their age, role, or tenure. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-most-important-mind…
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