
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.
Latest episodes

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Mar 25, 2021 • 33min
Part Two: Think Empowerment Not Control
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," Craig shares how to start empowering the leaders around us. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-two-think-empowerment-not-control/

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Mar 18, 2021 • 13min
Part One: How the Best Leaders Think
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: learning to think how the best leaders think. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/part-one-how-the-best-leaders-think/

Mar 4, 2021 • 22min
Winning the War in Your Mind: Cognitive Biases
How we think determines how we lead. Unfortunately, we’re all vulnerable to strong cognitive biases and unhealthy mindsets that impact our leadership and our organizations. In this episode, learn to rewire your brain with new, healthy thought patterns. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/winning-the-war-in-your-mind-cognitive-biases/

Feb 18, 2021 • 35min
Sneak Peek: Winning the War in Your Mind
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 everywhere books are sold.

Feb 4, 2021 • 34min
Q&A with Dave Ramsey: Winning, Failing, and Success
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, navigating failures, and the real meaning of success.Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-dave-ramsey-winning-failing-and-success/

Jan 21, 2021 • 40min
Q&A with John Maxwell: Inside His Best Quotes
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 and principles from a lifetime of leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-john-maxwell-inside-his-best-quotes/

Jan 7, 2021 • 21min
Your Most Focused Year Ever
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 distractions, and make 2021 your most focused year yet. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/your-most-focused-year-ever/

Dec 3, 2020 • 39min
2020 in Review
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 teachings, and top quotes from the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/2020-in-review/

Nov 19, 2020 • 39min
Q&A With Lysa TerKeurst: Why Leaders Should Learn to Forgive
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 explain why forgiveness is a key part of effective leadership. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-lysa-terkeurst-why-leaders-should-learn-to-forgive/

Nov 5, 2020 • 26min
Leading Up When You're Not in Charge
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.