Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Leading Up When You're Not in Charge

Nov 5, 2020
Explore the power of leading up in organizations by shifting from positional power to personal influence. Learn key strategies for pitching ideas, timing, and motives in influencing up effectively. Discover the value of serving leaders, offering feedback, and balancing control for organizational success.
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ANECDOTE

Leading Up Early

  • Craig Groeschel, at 22, led up to his pastor, Nick Harris, to secure a full-time ministry position.
  • By tying his full-time status to church growth, he achieved the goal and built a strong partnership with his pastor.
INSIGHT

Upward Communication

  • Organizations need honest upward communication to thrive. Those not in charge possess unique front-line perspectives and potential solutions.
ADVICE

Serve Up

  • Lead up by serving up; influence superiors with a serving attitude. Focus on caring for, loving, and helping people improve.
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