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Every leader eventually hits a leadership ceiling. In this episode, Craig covers the three most likely to sabotage your growth: the awareness ceiling, the skill ceiling, and the fear ceiling, and how to break through each one.

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If every yes sits with you, chances are every roadblock sits with you, too. In this month’s episode, we look at five ways leaders can empower their teams to say yes. Put them into practice, and your best people will stop waiting on you and start leading.

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AI can make you faster … but is it making you better? In this episode, bestselling author Carey Nieuwhof shares a year of research on what AI is doing to human ingenuity, and how leaders can use AI to sharpen their thinking instead of replacing it.

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Your organization is only as fast as the person everyone is waiting on. Is that person you? In this episode, Craig shows you the three places bottlenecks live, plus four questions to help you find yours and get moving again.

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The parts of your role you want to skip are often the very things that build your credibility as a leader. In this conversation, Eric Geiger explains how to grow your threshold of competence in uncomfortable areas and why an ambition to serve others makes it sustainable.

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In this first-ever live podcast recording, John Maxwell and Craig get candid about why your response to failure matters more than the failure itself. When most people spend their energy trying to avoid failure, John shows you how great leaders get a return on it.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Learn the first five lessons from this special 10-year anniversary series in our last episode.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Your 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. 

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Do 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.

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The 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. 

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The 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. 

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If 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. 

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Whether 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. 

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Is 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. 

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Without 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. 

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No 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. 

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