Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast 5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition
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Jan 1, 2026 In this reflective milestone, a seasoned leader shares moments of being wrong and the growth that followed. Emphasizing the importance of being adaptable, he discusses leading with a purpose over personal preference. He also highlights the need for high standards balanced with fair expectations. Amid success, he warns against distraction and encourages leaders to protect their focus. Finally, he poses five thought-provoking questions to stimulate growth and self-reflection for the upcoming year.
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Get Good At Being Wrong
- Growth requires leaders to get good at being wrong often rather than always being right.
- Admitting you were wrong usually means you lacked information or the world changed, not that you lack integrity.
Prioritize Purpose Over Preferences
- Lead by purpose, not by personal preferences, to avoid limiting organizational growth.
- Let great people do things their way on non-essentials so your organization can reach more people.
Early Bias Toward 'My Way'
- Early in leadership, Craig shaped his organization to his preferences and wanted others to work like him.
- Over time he realized that forcing preferences limits growth and can drive away strong leaders.