Podcasts by Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
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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Problem Solving Like a Boss, Part 1 from 2023-12-13T19:35:32.392600
While every leader faces problems, not every leader is equipped to solve them. In this episode Craig Groeschel gives you three images to help you see yourself and your problems in a different wa...
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It's About Time, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.447436
Craig discusses time—your most valuable, non-replenishing resource. Plus, he'll share four principles of great time management.
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It's About Time, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.446463
We’re picking up where Craig left off in It’s About Time, Part 1 and learning more about practical approaches to time management.
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Creating A Value-Driven Culture, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.445719
Learn the importance of creating a value-driven culture and three keys to developing your organization's culture.
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Creating A Value-Driven Culture, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.444884
Learn the importance of creating a value-driven culture and two more keys to developing your organization's culture. Follows Part 1.
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The Forbidden Phrase from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.444147
Learn the importance of casting vision and setting a standard for your organization—one that doesn’t use the forbidden phrase.
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Institutionalizing Urgency, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.443396
The greatest threat to future success is current success. Learn to declare war on complacency and embrace urgency, because you cannot change what you are willing to tolerate.
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Institutionalizing Urgency, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.442461
In this episode, Craig talks about two more steps to take to create sustained urgency and passion for your organizations mission: pursuing continual discomfort and getting emotional.
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Embracing Change, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.441739
The greatest threat to future success is current success. In this episode, Craig discusses the first of three ways to embrace change.
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Embracing Change, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.441012
In this episode, Craig discusses two more ways to embrace change. When you change the questions you're asking, you change the way you're thinking.
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Leading Up, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.440227
"How do I lead when I'm not in charge?" In this episode, Craig tackles the podcast's most-asked listener question.
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Leading Up, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.439477
In this episode, Craig tackles three more things that matter when you are leading up: motives, initiative, and truth.
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Sharpening Your Communication Skills, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.438529
In this episode, we’ll discuss a few ways we can sharpen our communication skills and make ideas stick in the minds of the people who need to know them.
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Sharpening Your Communication Skills, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.437768
In this episode, Craig explores four types of communication and how to choose the right hat to wear in different scenarios.
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Creating an Empowering Culture, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.436993
In this episode, you'll learn why trust and clarity are two of the most important components of an empowering culture.
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Creating an Empowering Culture, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.435888
In this episode, Craig Groeschel discusses how when you guard your values above all else, you can surrender control to the people you lead. You gain freedom to create within the values.
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5 Secrets Of Superior Decision-Makers from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.435165
In today's episode, let's take a look at five ways we can all improve in our decision-making.
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Principles of Higher Hiring, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.434106
In this episode, Craig discusses selecting, developing, and empowering the right people—one of the most important skills you can develop as a leader.
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Principles of Higher Hiring, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.433387
In this episode, you'll hear Craig break down two more practical ways you can select the best candidates when you're making a hire.
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Fire Your Inner Boss from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.432627
Many bosses don’t understand what it takes to be a leader. In this episode, Craig takes a look at what it means to fire your inner boss and replace it with a leader.
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Strengthening A Struggling Team from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.430834
In this episode, Craig Groeschel takes a look at how to turn a struggling team into a healthy one.
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The Developer's Dark Side from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.382552
In this episode, Pastor Craig Groeschel looks at four dark sides of leaders and how to solve their most common problems.
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How To Develop Leaders from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.381683
In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, we’re going to talk about developing leaders.
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Anticipatory Leadership from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.380919
The way you are doing what you are doing won’t work forever. If you're not changing, you're falling behind. In this episode, find out what makes an anticipatory leader.
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Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.379411
In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you three factors that matter when you’re receiving feedback.
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Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.378402
In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you three factors that matter when you’re giving feedback.
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Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.375999
In this episode, learn about four common allocation mistakes leaders often make, and how we can avoid those mistakes to invest our resources the right way.
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How Effective Leaders Handle Criticism, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.374915
In this episode, we'll look at four ways to minimize something every leader must learn to handle—criticism.
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Answering Your Questions (Bonus Episode) from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.373952
In this special bonus episode, Craig answers several questions listeners have submitted.
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How Effective Leaders Handle Criticism, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.373135
All critics are not created equal. In this episode, let’s learn how to understand our critics and respond to them the right way.
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The Four Essentials of Innovation from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.370529
What’s a problem you’re trying to solve? What could you achieve if you found a way to solve it? In this episode, Craig will share the four things you’ll need to work toward the next great innovatio...
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Q&A: Bobby Gruenewald, YouVersion Founder from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.369470
In this episode, Craig sits down with YouVersion Bible App founder Bobby Gruenewald (@bobbygwald) to discuss wins and failures and how they shaped the past and future of one of the most popular mob...
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How To Grow A Healthy Organization from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.365878
All organizations have life cycles, and all organizations go through different phases. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you how you can identify where your organization is in the cycle an...
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How to Keep Your Organization Healthy from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.364791
If your organization is operating at a high capacity, don’t take it for granted. In this episode, learn the five qualities that will ensure you’ll keep your organization healthy.
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How to Recognize Leaders with High Potential from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.360247
One of the most valuable things you can do is a leader is recognize leaders with high potential. In this episode, you’ll discover four signs to help you find leaders with high potential—the ones wh...
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Six Steps to Your Best Year of Leadership, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.356764
Before you ever start talking about what you want to do to make a fresh start, the first thing to know is who you want to become. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you the first three of s...
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Six Steps to Your Best Year of Leadership, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.354195
In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you the last three of six steps anyone can take to become a better leader. Discover how to find a system to create, a relationship to initiate, and a risk...
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Keeping It Real from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.352022
The best leaders always keep it real. In this episode you’ll learn why authenticity, vulnerability, and transparency are essential for great leadership and get three keys to improve your leadership...
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How to Be Real and Not Be Weird from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.349580
The best leaders know how to be real without being ruthlessly honest or eroding trust. Transparency and truth go hand-in-hand but aren’t always the same thing. In this episode, you’ll learn to use ...
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When It's Right to Be Wrong from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.348419
Leaders who keep their promises are trusted and respected. But when your perspective changes, there may come a time when you need to unmake your promises. In this episode, find out when it can be r...
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The Art of Energy Management from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.347359
Leadership is the art of harnessing human energy to create change, to make a difference, and to get results. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you how to master energy management by auditi...
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Understanding Your Four Forms of Energy from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.344926
It’s almost impossible to lead well when your tank is empty. In this episode, join Craig Groeschel to take a close look at four different types of energy—and why they can make a huge difference in ...
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Simplify Your Life and Leadership: Cut the Slack, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.341270
Ever wish there was a better way to simplify your life and leadership? In this episode, you’ll get a five-step outline from Craig Groeschel to minimize stress in your personal life while maximizing...
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Q&A: Beginner’s Pluck with Liz Bohannon from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.340497
In this episode, Craig Groeschel is joined by author and entrepreneur Liz Bohannon for a discussion to help us better understand our fears, identify the value of curiosity, and discover the importa...
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Building the Middle from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.338739
As your organization grows, the levels of management you’ll need will change, too. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you why middle management is so important to a growing organization, an...
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Problem Solving Like a Boss, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.335415
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...
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Q&A with Patrick Lencioni: What's Your Motivation? from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.283377
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 p...
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Leading from Home from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.277896
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 cri...
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Q&A with Michael Todd: Leading through Influence from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.277198
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 soc...
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Becoming a Leader Who Anticipates from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.275766
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, ...
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Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.275044
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 Podc...
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Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.273964
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 ...
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Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 2 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.273199
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 f...
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Four Tiers of Efficiency from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.272424
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...
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Leading Up When You're Not in Charge from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.270722
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 h...
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Your Most Focused Year Ever from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.268500
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 distract...
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Q&A with Dave Ramsey: Winning, Failing, and Success from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.266780
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, na...
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Part Three: Think Investment Not Spending from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.262816
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...
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Part Four: Think Possibilities Not Problems from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.262010
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. A...
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Q&A with Rory Vaden: Procrastinate on Purpose from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.256685
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 t...
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Heart Over Head: The Power of Emotion in Leadership from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.255899
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 peop...
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Q&A with Bianca Juárez Olthoff: The Art of Starting Your Business from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.255130
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 t...
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Learning to Lead Yourself, Part 1 from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.253978
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 tw...
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3 Secrets to Lead Yourself from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.253218
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 rethin...
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Celebrating 100: Answering Your Questions from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.251565
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 ab...
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Leading Through Pain from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.250582
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 ...
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Q&A with Michael Todd: Leading with Crazy Faith from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.249050
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 ...
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High-Impact Habits for Successful Leaders from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.248280
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 buildi...
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Breaking Bad Leadership Habits from 2022-02-21T16:33:58.246198
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 br...
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3 Secrets to Starting New Habits That Stick from 2022-01-20T11:00
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 secre...
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Q&A with Christine Caine: Leading Through Insecurity from 2021-11-18T11:00
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 ins...
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Q&A with Carey Nieuwhof: Leading at Your Best from 2021-09-16T10:00
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 ...
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Part Five: Think Inspiration Not Motivation from 2021-04-15T10:00
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 cente...
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Part Two: Think Empowerment Not Control from 2021-03-25T10:00
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," Crai...
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Part One: How the Best Leaders Think from 2021-03-18T10:00
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: lear...
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Sneak Peek: Winning the War in Your Mind from 2021-02-18T11:00
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 every...
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Q&A with John Maxwell: Inside His Best Quotes from 2021-01-21T11:00
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 an...
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Q&A With Lysa TerKeurst: Why Leaders Should Learn to Forgive from 2020-11-19T11:00
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 expl...
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Q&A with Paula Faris: Calling vs. Career from 2020-10-15T10:00
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 ...
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Q&A with Michael Hyatt: Vision for the Future from 2020-05-21T10:00:10
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 goa...
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Leading Through Crisis from 2020-03-26T19:18:31
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 s...
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Q&A with WhiteSpace Founder Juliet Funt from 2020-02-20T11:00:20
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 ...
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Building a Strong Culture: Q&A with Jerry Hurley from 2020-01-15T22:30:07
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 organi...
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Building a Strong Culture: Q&A with Jerry Hurley from 2020-01-15T22:30:07
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 organi...
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Building a Strong Culture: Q&A with Jerry Hurley from 2020-01-15T22:30:07
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 organizat...
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Q&A with CrossFit Champion Rich Froning from 2019-10-16T21:01
Rich Froning, CrossFit champion and four-time Fittest Man on Earth, sits down with Craig Groeschel to share some valuable insights into success, failure, and overcoming pain and inconsistency to be...
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Q&A with Gen Z and Millennial Expert Jason Dorsey from 2019-08-14T21:31
Sit in on a conversation with Craig Groeschel and Gen Z and Millennial expert Jason Dorsey to find out what makes each generation different, what makes them tick, and strategies for leading members...
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Eliminate Distractions: Cut the Slack, Part 1 from 2019-07-31T21:31
"Cutting the slack" means getting rid of unnecessary rules and processes that slow you down. Join Craig Groeschel for a practical, step-by-step approach to eliminate distractions and lead your team...
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Q&A with Dr. John Townsend: Key Relationships from 2019-07-17T21:01
Leaders, more than most, need friendships and key relationships that give them relational energy. In this episode, Dr. John Townsend explains each of the four quadrants of relational nutrients and ...
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Q&A with Carly Fiorina: Unleashing Your Highest Potential from 2019-06-19T21:31
Courage takes practice. Sit in on a conversation with Craig Groeschel and 2016 presidential candidate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO, and author Carly Fiorina as they discuss what it means to unleash ...
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Q&A: Excellence Wins with Horst Schulze from 2019-03-20T21:01
Sit in on a conversation with customer service expert and hotel executive Horst Schulze to learn first-hand why a commitment to customer service must be the foundation any company, team, or organiz...
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Q&A: Atomic Habits with James Clear from 2019-02-27T22:00
Small habits make a big difference. In this episode, James Clear, best-selling author of Atomic Habits, joins Craig Groeschel for a conversation on creating your identity and reaching your goals by...
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Q&A: Bob Goff, Becoming an Authentic Leader from 2019-01-16T22:30
Sit in for a conversation with Bob Goff, the best-selling author of Everybody Always, as he discusses with Craig Groeschel how authenticity, compassion, and encouragement build relationships and he...
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Q&A: Chip Heath, The Power of Moments from 2018-12-19T21:10
Some experiences create more of an impact than others. In this episode, The Power of Moments co-author Chip Heath discusses with Craig how to leverage crucial moments to improve culture, delight cu...
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Four Keys to Spot the Talent Others Miss from 2018-12-12T22:25
Find out four principles to identify talented people and push them to success, learn about the importance of your first impression, and discover self-driven, passionate people who will lead your or...
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Q&A: Lysa TerKeurst, How to Lead Through Pain from 2018-11-15T11:40
In this episode, Craig sits down with New York Times best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how to lead through pain, empower yourself and your team to find your threshold, and build a s...
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Becoming the Centered Leader Your Team Craves from 2018-10-31T20:30
Centeredness is the most important trait a leader needs. It's difficult to describe and impossible to miss. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you how, when uncentered leaders fail, a cente...
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Q&A: Steven Furtick, Pastor, Elevation Church from 2018-10-17T20:50
In this episode, Craig sits down with Steven Furtick of Elevation Church to discuss how tension can be a great starting place, how vulnerability plays a key role in creating personal connections, a...
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Q&A: Chris Voss, Negotiation Expert from 2018-08-15T21:00
In this episode, Craig Groeschel sits down with negotiation expert and former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss (@vossnegotiation) for a 1-on-1 conversation about strategies you can use every day t...
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How To Inspire Your Team from 2018-07-31T20:05
You need only one or two consistent traits of an inspirational leader to inspire people. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you how to inspire your team by identifying your inspirational le...
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Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 1 from 2018-02-28T23:05
In this episode, Craig Groeschel discusses what it means to invest your resources wisely.
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Motivating Your Team from 2018-01-31T23:01
In this episode, Craig will look at two things to avoid when we’re trying to motivate our teams, and three ways we can motivate in a way that lasts.
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Six Types of Leaders, Part 2 from 2016-01-14T09:00
In this podcast, Craig identifies the last three kinds of leaders and how they influence those who follow them.
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Six Types of Leaders, Part 1 from 2016-01-13T08:53
In this podcast, Craig identifies different types of leaders and the followers they create. Plus, he'll share how each kind of leader can grow.
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Six Types of Leaders, Part 1 from 2016-01-13T08:53
In this podcast, Craig identifies different types of leaders and the followers they create. Plus, he'll share how each kind of leader can grow.
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Six Types of Leaders, Part 1 from 2016-01-13T08:53
In this podcast, Craig identifies different types of leaders and the followers they create. Plus, he'll share how each kind of leader can grow.
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