Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Great leadership isn't charismatic or flashy. It's consistent, faithful, and most of the time ... boring. In this live talk from the Global Leadership Summit, Craig breaks down why boring beats brilliant every time and the simple equation that turns ordinary habits into lasting influence. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/whats-really-behind...

Every leader has something they keep putting off. In this episode, Jon Acuff joins Craig to name the procrastination cycle holding leaders back and how to build the habits and mindsets that move you from hesitation to real action.  Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/productivity-expert-stop-procrastinating-on-what-matters-most-jon-acuff. &nbs...

Praising the people you lead is a great instinct, but the greatest leaders take it further. This episode reveals how to master affirmation in three different directions, and why the leaders who do multiply their influence and build stronger leaders around them. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/stop-losing-your-best-team-members .   ===...

Most leaders think people leave for more money, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, Craig shares one leadership habit that matters more than any benefit you can offer and why valuing your people is the real driver of retention, engagement, and team culture. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-most-underused-leadership-ha...

Your mind is more powerful than you think. Are you leading it well? Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the science and practical steps to manage your mind under pressure—and how rewiring unhealthy thought patterns builds the mental resilience great leaders need. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cognitive-neuroscientist-the-formula-to-rewire-your...

Is your best player underperforming … or in the wrong seat? In this episode, we’re sharing four reasons why the right person might be in the wrong role and how you can position them to win. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/right-person-wrong-seat .  This month, we're giving away 5 copies of Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind . Comm...

What separates great leaders from extraordinary ones? In this episode, elite psychologist Dr. Wayne Chappelle reveals the traits top-performing leaders have in common and why the health of your mind determines how strong you lead under pressure. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/nba-psychologist-the-secret-to-thriving-under-pressure-dr-wayne...

Ten years of leadership come with challenges and change. In this episode, Craig shares five hard-earned lessons from the past decade that reshaped how he thinks and leads. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-most-challenging-lessons-i-learned-in-leadership-10-year-anniversary-edition .  Learn the first five lessons from this special 10-year...

Leadership growth requires change. In this 10-year anniversary episode, Craig reflects on 30 years of leadership—sharing beliefs he once held and the lessons learned when growth demanded a new way of leading. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-times-i-was-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me-10-year-anniversary-edition. We're celebrating 10 years of...

The best leaders don’t wait until January to plan what’s next. In this episode, learn six essential evaluations every leader should reflect on to lead ahead of the curve and position your organization to start the year strong. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leaders-dont-wait-until-january .   ====================   JOIN THE COMM...

With 30 years of leadership at the CEO level, Jimmy Mellado knows what it takes to lead with courage, hire with purpose, and build a life and leadership that lasts. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-hardest-part-of-leadership-no-one-talks-about-compassion-international-ceo-jimmy-mellado Learn more about Compassion International here: https...

As CEO of the world’s most-downloaded Bible App, Bobby Gruenewald knows what it takes to innovate. In this episode, he shares how an abundance mindset, leading through constraints, and quick pivots can turn your best ideas into course-altering growth. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/turning-constraints-into-creativity-bible-app-founder-bobby...

Some leadership habits seem helpful, but their hidden weaknesses can actually frustrate and suppress team potential. In this episode, Craig shares two more leadership blind spots and how to fix them before they limit your organization’s growth. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/blind-spots-that-destroy-teams . Missed the first two blind spot...

Your “healthiest” leader could be the one quietly hurting your culture. In this episode, Craig shares two hidden leadership blind spots . Learn how to spot them early, address them quickly, and lead your team toward greater impact. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leadership-blind-spots-that-hold-you-back.   ====================  ...

In this episode, Charles Duhigg shares how to read the room, adapt to each person, and communicate in ways that inspire personal growth. Whether on stage or in a meeting, you’ll move people to lean in, listen, and take action. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/pulitzer-prize-winner-how-to-speak-so-people-actually-listen-charles-duhigg . To ent...

Consistency isn’t flashy, but it’s what sets good leaders apart from great ones. In this episode, I’m sharing four practical hacks to help you show up strong every day—with consistency that builds trust, earns respect, and drives real results over time. Watch the video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/4-simple-hacks-to-stay-consistent-in-your-leadership . To...

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by endless meetings, emails, and responsibilities. In this episode, Juliet Funt shares practical strategies to simplify your schedule, re-energize your leadership, and create “white space” to help you cut through the chaos and empower your team. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/fortune-500-advisor-on-why-this-on...

In a world where mistrust is the default, trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. If you want to build a healthy culture, care for people, and lead with lasting impact, trust isn’t optional. It’s essential. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-of-trust-live-from-the-global-leadership-summit   ====================   JOIN T...

What if the key to your leadership isn’t what you achieve, but how you connect? In this episode, America’s Got Talent winner Dustin Tavella shares why putting people first leads to greater impact—and how to build connections that last.  Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leading-in-ways-no-one-expects-dustin-tavella-americas-got-talent-winner &nbsp...

What if one sentence could make someone instantly feel valued? In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards shares how you can develop everyday charisma and how small shifts in language build powerful leadership influence.  Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/body-language-expert-this-is-why-people-dont-take-you-seriously-vanessa-van-edwards   ========...

What 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   ====================   JOIN THE...

Ever 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-...

What 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   ====================   JOIN...

You 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   ====================   JOIN THE COMMUNI...

The 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/   ====================   JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website:...