Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Leadership Blind Spots That Hold You Back
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Sep 4, 2025 Exploring the often-overlooked challenges leaders face, this discussion highlights two critical blind spots that can sabotage team culture. It emphasizes the need for compassionate leadership, recognizing that caring for team members is essential for success. The conversation also underscores the risks of focusing solely on results, risking team disengagement. By valuing and appreciating each member, leaders can foster a healthier work environment, driving greater motivation and impact across the organization.
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Hidden Problems Live Below The Surface
- The biggest leadership threats are often subtle problems below the surface that metrics don't reveal.
- If you don't intentionally look for hidden issues, you'll only discover them when it's too late.
Promotion Revealed A Hidden Problem
- Craig describes promoting a leader who was excellent with senior leaders but toxic to direct reports.
- That pattern led to multiple good people leaving and revealed the leader led up well but down poorly.
Growth Favors Leaders Who Lead Up
- Rapidly growing organizations tend to promote those who lead up well, which can hide how they lead down.
- Being brilliant with senior leaders doesn't guarantee effectiveness with direct reports.