Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 4, 202617 min

Stop Losing Your Best Team Members

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.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 202618 min

The Most Underused Leadership Habit

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-habit.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 2, 202646 min

Cognitive Neuroscientist: The Formula to Rewire Your Mind | Dr. Caroline Leaf

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-mind-dr-caroline-leaf. We're giving away 5 copies of Dr. Caroline Leaf's latest book, Help in a Hurry. Comment on this YouTube episode for a chance to win.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 5, 202624 min

Right Person, Wrong Seat

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. Comment on this episode for a chance to win.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 5, 202655 min

NBA Psychologist: The Secret to Thriving Under Pressure | Dr. Wayne Chappelle

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-chappelle.This month, we're celebrating the launch of my new book, Heal Your Hurting Mind. To celebrate the release, we're giving away 5 advance copies. Comment on this episode for a chance to win. Giveaway Terms: https://info.life.church/giveaway-terms  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 202627 min

5 Most Challenging Lessons I Learned in Leadership | 10-Year Anniversary Edition

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 anniversary series in our last episode.To celebrate 10 years, I'm giving away 10 books that challenged, stretched, and shaped my leadership. If you want to grow this year, these are worth reading. Comment "I want to grow this year" on our YouTube episode for a chance to win by January 21 at 4 PM CST.Giveaway Terms: https://info.life.church/giveaway-terms.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 1, 202624 min

5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition

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 you growing as a leader! To enter for a chance to win 5 of Craig's favorite leadership books, comment "10-year anniversary" on our YouTube Channel. One winner will be announced by January 7 in the pinned comment.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 202523 min

Leaders Don't Wait Until January

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 COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 202554 min

The Hardest Part of Leadership No One Talks About | Compassion International CEO Jimmy Mellado

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-melladoLearn more about Compassion International here: https://go2.lc/Compassion.com/UntoJesus  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 6, 202555 min

Turning Constraints Into Creativity | Bible App Founder Bobby Gruenewald

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-gruenewald.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY🌎 Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel🗣️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.