Synopsis
Welcome to the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, a conversation designed to help you make the most of your potential as you work to become the leader God created you to be. Craig Groeschel is a speaker, author, and the Senior Pastor of Life.Church.
Episodes
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Building Hobby Lobby's Legacy—One Leader at a Time | Mart Green
15/05/2025 Duration: 56minWhat if the key to building a lasting legacy is choosing the right people? In this episode, Mart Green shares lessons from leading at Hobby Lobby, launching Mardel, and building teams with vision and purpose. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-hobby-lobbys-legacy-one-leader-at-a-time-mart-green
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Harvard Professor Reveals the Secret to Happiness in Leadership | Arthur Brooks
01/05/2025 Duration: 59minEver wonder why driven leaders hit an invisible wall? In this episode, Arthur Brooks explains why high achievers burn out—and how to pivot toward greater impact by shifting your mindset, redefining success, and leading with wisdom that lasts. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/harvard-professor-reveals-the-secret-to-happiness-in-leadership-arthur-brooks
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Dave Ramsey’s Guide to Business Growth
17/04/2025 Duration: 50minWhat does it take to build a thriving, value-driven organization? In this episode, Dave Ramsey breaks down the five stages every healthy business must grow through and shares practical wisdom he’s learned while leading Ramsey Solutions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/dave-ramseys-guide-to-business-growth
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The One Leadership Skill That Changes Everything
03/04/2025 Duration: 24minYou might think that you need to have all the answers in leadership. But the reality is that the one who talks the most learns the least. In this episode, Craig teaches the top skill that sets apart great leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-one-leadership-skill-that-changes-everything
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Unlocking the Power of Great Questions
06/03/2025 Duration: 30minThe right question at the right time can change everything. If you want to become a better leader, ask better questions. In this episode, Craig shares practical strategies he uses to ask the right questions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/unlocking-the-power-of-great-questions/
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6 Habits Great Leaders Avoid, Part 2
06/02/2025 Duration: 23minYour leadership potential will never outperform your daily habits. Healthy habits will propel you forward, but unhealthy habits will hold you back. In this episode, Craig shares three more habits great leaders avoid. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/6-habits-great-leaders-avoid-part-2/
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Simon Sinek Unfiltered: The Trap Leaders Must Avoid
16/01/2025 Duration: 01h06minDo businesses exist to make a profit or care for people? In this episode, Simon Sinek challenges a broken leadership theory and shares a new mindset for organizations to follow.Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/simon-sinek-unfiltered-the-trap-leaders-must-avoid
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6 Habits Great Leaders Avoid, Part 1
02/01/2025 Duration: 25minThe potential of your leadership is a reflection of the quality of your habits. So, to be great, don’t just develop the right habits; eliminate the wrong ones. In this episode, Craig shares the first three of the six habits great leaders avoid. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/6-habits-great-leaders-avoid-part-1/
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Unlock Long-Term Success | Mark Batterson
19/12/2024 Duration: 47minThe best leaders are always learning. They read books, learn from mentors, and grow through failure. In this episode, Mark Batterson shares the five-level framework he used to read 3,000 books as well as how you can maximize your time with top leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-that-attracts-the-right-leaders/
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Building a Culture that Attracts the Right Leaders
05/12/2024 Duration: 26minIf you want a high-performing team tomorrow, develop a great culture today. In this episode, Craig shares how to design a culture that consistently attracts and builds great leaders. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-that-attracts-the-right-leaders/
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Winning as a Rising Leader
21/11/2024 Duration: 27minWhether you’re stepping into a new role or facing a new leadership challenge, you need a plan for thriving as a leader in today’s world. In this episode, Craig shares the skills you’ll need to lead well in this next season. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/winning-as-a-rising-leader/
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3 Practical Ways to Get Promoted
14/11/2024 Duration: 15minIs it better to seek out new opportunities or wait for them to come to you? In this episode, Craig shares three steps that will position you for a future promotion. He also highlights the critical role humility plays in this process. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-practical-ways-to-get-promoted/
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Mastering Hard Conversations
07/11/2024 Duration: 21minWithout a system of honest feedback, your team’s growth will always be limited. In this episode, Craig shares the power of giving helpful feedback, practical tips for how to do it, and pitfalls to avoid when having developmental conversations. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/mastering-hard-conversations/
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Leading Your Team (From Any Level)
31/10/2024 Duration: 19minNo matter your role, you’ll eventually need to influence someone higher up in the organization. When you do, your posture, timing, and intentions have to be in check. In this episode, Craig shares five steps to follow when leading up to your boss. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-your-team-from-any-level/
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Questions Great Leaders Ask
24/10/2024 Duration: 22minGreat leaders ask great questions. In this episode, Craig shares how to influence your peers and leaders through questions. He also gives practical advice for meeting with leaders you admire. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/questions-great-leaders-ask/
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Leading Radical Change | Scott Harrison
03/10/2024 Duration: 55minScott Harrison spent a decade as one of the top nightclub promoters in New York City. After 10 years, he was broken and needed a radical change. Today, he shares how he used his skills as a promoter and storyteller to bring clean water to millions. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-radical-change-scott-harrison/
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3 Unexpected Mindsets for Growth
05/09/2024 Duration: 24minAny wrong mindsets you adopt early in leadership can actually hold you back later. The best leaders replace some of their early mindsets with new, counterintuitive ways of thinking. In this episode, I share three adjustments that will help you grow.Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-unexpected-mindsets-for-growth/
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The High Cost of Not Letting Go
01/08/2024 Duration: 21minGreat leaders care deeply about accomplishing their mission. But is it possible to care too much? In today’s podcast, Craig shares a better way to lead your organization into the future and the high cost of not letting go. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-high-cost-of-not-letting-go/
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Becoming an Inspirational Leader | Priscilla Shirer
18/07/2024 Duration: 36minWhy are some leaders more inspirational than others, and what sets them apart? In this episode, Priscilla Shirer shares how to become more inspirational in your leadership and communication—and how to inspire your team to change the world. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/becoming-an-inspirational-leader-priscilla-shirer/
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Leading From Your Extremes | Live from the Global Leadership Summit
04/07/2024 Duration: 43minMany of the best leaders are confident and humble, driven yet healthy, and focused but still flexible. Greatness is often found in those extremes, and in this episode, Craig shares the secrets to mastering these extreme qualities. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-from-your-extremes-live-from-the-global-leadership-summit/