Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Sneak Peek: Winning the War in Your Mind
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A with Dave Ramsey: Winning, Failing, and Success
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Q&A with John Maxwell: Inside His Best Quotes
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Maxwell said it best: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” In today’s episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig and J...
Your Most Focused Year Ever
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2020 in Review
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A With Lysa TerKeurst: Why Leaders Should Learn to Forgive
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation demands risk, and risks require forgiveness. In this episode, author and founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries Lysa TerKeurst joins Craig Groes...
Leading Up When You're Not in Charge
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Q&A with Paula Faris: Calling vs. Career
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Four Tiers of Efficiency
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 2
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Defeating the Four Enemies of Growth, Part 1
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 difficu...
Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Becoming a Leader Who Anticipates
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ep...
Q&A with Michael Hyatt: Vision for the Future
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t lead without vision. For leadership consultant and New York Times Best-Selling author Michael Hyatt, vision is the most important element ...
Q&A with Michael Todd: Leading through Influence
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Influence and fame are different. And influence alone isn't leadership. Learn how to build up your influence, capacity, stamina, and leadership as a y...
Leading from Home
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 homesch...
Leading Through Crisis
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good leaders lead through hard times. In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig unpacks the nature of crisis—like the COVID-1...
Q&A with Patrick Lencioni: What's Your Motivation?
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
Q&A with WhiteSpace Founder Juliet Funt
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're overwhelmed by the pace of the modern workplace, Juliet Funt, the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, shares practical tools for simplifying processe...
Problem Solving Like a Boss, Part 2
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every leader faces problems in every organization. In Part 2 of “Problem Solving Like a Boss,” Craig Groeschel teaches you three more practical wa...
Building a Strong Culture: Q&A with Jerry Hurley
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
Problem Solving Like a Boss, Part 1
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Leading From the Middle
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel explores and and explains the three roles that every middle manager must understand and fulfill to succeed while lead...
Building the Middle
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As your organization grows, the levels of management you’ll need will change, too. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you why middle managem...
Q&A with CrossFit Champion Rich Froning
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Froning, CrossFit champion and four-time Fittest Man on Earth, sits down with Craig Groeschel to share some valuable insights into success, failu...
Q&A: Beginner’s Pluck with Liz Bohannon
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel is joined by author and entrepreneur Liz Bohannon for a discussion to help us better understand our fears, identify t...
Simplify Your Life and Leadership: Cut the Slack, Part 2
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 minim...
Q&A with Gen Z and Millennial Expert Jason Dorsey
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 make...
Eliminate Distractions: Cut the Slack, Part 1
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Cutting the slack" means getting rid of unnecessary rules and processes that slow you down. Join Craig Groeschel for a practical, step-by-s...
Q&A with Dr. John Townsend: Key Relationships
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders, more than most, need friendships and key relationships that give them relational energy. In this episode, Dr. John Townsend explains each of ...
Understanding Your Four Forms of Energy
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Q&A with Carly Fiorina: Unleashing Your Highest Potential
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Courage takes practice. Sit in on a conversation with Craig Groeschel and 2016 presidential candidate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO, and author Carly Fi...
The Art of Energy Management
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
When It's Right to Be Wrong
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 promi...
How to Be Real and Not Be Weird
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Q&A: Excellence Wins with Horst Schulze
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Keeping It Real
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The best leaders always keep it real. In this episode you’ll learn why authenticity, vulnerability, and transparency are essential for great leaders...
Q&A: Atomic Habits with James Clear
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Small habits make a big difference. In this episode, James Clear, best-selling author of Atomic Habits, joins Craig Groeschel for a conversation on cr...
Six Steps to Your Best Year of Leadership, Part 2
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A: Bob Goff, Becoming an Authentic Leader
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sit in for a conversation with Bob Goff, the best-selling author of Everybody Always, as he discusses with Craig Groeschel how authenticity, compassio...
Six Steps to Your Best Year of Leadership, Part 1
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, Cra...
Q&A: Chip Heath, The Power of Moments
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Four Keys to Spot the Talent Others Miss
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Find out four principles to identify talented people and push them to success, learn about the importance of your first impression, and discover self-...
How to Recognize Leaders with High Potential
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A: Lysa TerKeurst, How to Lead Through Pain
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Becoming the Centered Leader Your Team Craves
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A: Steven Furtick, Pastor, Elevation Church
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Keep Your Organization Healthy
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Grow A Healthy Organization
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All organizations have life cycles, and all organizations go through different phases. In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you how you can iden...
Q&A: Chris Voss, Negotiation Expert
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel sits down with negotiation expert and former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss (@vossnegotiation) for a 1-on-1 conver...
How To Inspire Your Team
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Q&A: Bobby Gruenewald, YouVersion Founder
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig sits down with YouVersion Bible App founder Bobby Gruenewald (@bobbygwald) to discuss wins and failures and how they shaped the...
The Four Essentials of Innovation
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Effective Leaders Handle Criticism, Part 2
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All critics are not created equal. In this episode, let’s learn how to understand our critics and respond to them the right way.
Answering Your Questions (Bonus Episode)
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Craig answers several questions listeners have submitted.
How Effective Leaders Handle Criticism, Part 1
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll look at four ways to minimize something every leader must learn to handle—criticism.
Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 2
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Investing Your Resources the Right Way, Part 1
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel discusses what it means to invest your resources wisely.
Motivating Your Team
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 2
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you three factors that matter when you’re giving feedback.
Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 1
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel will show you three factors that matter when you’re receiving feedback.
3 Questions For Anticipatory Leaders
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig asks three questions every anticipatory leader should answer.
Anticipatory Leadership
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Develop Leaders
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, we’re going to talk about developing leaders.
The Developer's Dark Side
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pastor Craig Groeschel looks at four dark sides of leaders and how to solve their most common problems.
Strengthening A Struggling Team
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Groeschel takes a look at how to turn a struggling team into a healthy one.
Fire Your Inner Boss
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Principles of Higher Hiring, Part 2
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Principles of Higher Hiring, Part 1
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig discusses selecting, developing, and empowering the right people—one of the most important skills you can develop as a leader...
5 Secrets Of Superior Decision-Makers
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, let's take a look at five ways we can all improve in our decision-making.
Creating an Empowering Culture, Part 2
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Creating an Empowering Culture, Part 1
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn why trust and clarity are two of the most important components of an empowering culture.
Sharpening Your Communication Skills, Part 2
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig explores four types of communication and how to choose the right hat to wear in different scenarios.
Sharpening Your Communication Skills, Part 1
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Leading Up, Part 2
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig tackles three more things that matter when you are leading up: motives, initiative, and truth.
Leading Up, Part 1
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I lead when I'm not in charge?" In this episode, Craig tackles the podcast's most-asked listener question.
Embracing Change, Part 2
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Embracing Change, Part 1
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest threat to future success is current success. In this episode, Craig discusses the first of three ways to embrace change.
Institutionalizing Urgency, Part 2
02 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig talks about two more steps to take to create sustained urgency and passion for your organizations mission: pursuing continual d...
Institutionalizing Urgency, Part 1
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest threat to future success is current success. Learn to declare war on complacency and embrace urgency, because you cannot change what you ...
The Forbidden Phrase
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the importance of casting vision and setting a standard for your organization—one that doesn’t use the forbidden phrase.
Creating A Value-Driven Culture, Part 2
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the importance of creating a value-driven culture and two more keys to developing your organization's culture. Follows Part 1.
Creating A Value-Driven Culture, Part 1
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the importance of creating a value-driven culture and three keys to developing your organization's culture.
It's About Time, Part 2
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’re picking up where Craig left off in It’s About Time, Part 1 and learning more about practical approaches to time management.
It's About Time, Part 1
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Craig discusses time—your most valuable, non-replenishing resource. Plus, he'll share four principles of great time management.
Six Types of Leaders, Part 2
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Craig identifies the last three kinds of leaders and how they influence those who follow them.
Six Types of Leaders, Part 1
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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.