Mastering Hard Conversations

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. Get the free leader guide for this episode at: https://www.life.church/leadershippod... One way to consistently make wise decisions is to make as many of them as possible ahead of time. I’ve used this strategy to improve my weekly calendar, my study habits, and even how and when I exercise. There’s an entire framework behind how I do it, and you can find it in my latest book, Think Ahead. You can get your copy here: https://go2.lc/YTTA Learn even more about how the brain works and tools for winning the war in your mind with Craig’s book, Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life. And, you can apply what you read with the new companion workbook. Book: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/... Workbook: https://go2.lc/WTWYMWorkbook Subscribe to Craig Groeschel and tap the bell icon to get notified when the next episode releases. Craig Groeschel is the senior pastor of Life.Church, recognized as one of the largest and most innovative churches in the United States. Craig started the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast in 2016 as a way to bring empowering insights and easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to grow as a leader—whenever, wherever. Subscribe to the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast on YouTube or Apple Podcasts (https://go2.lc/cglpitunes) to be notified when new episodes arrive. You can also find leader guides for every episode at https://www.life.church/leadershippod.... Craig hand-picked three episodes designed to help you build a strong leadership foundation. You'll learn practical ways to influence your leaders, manage your time wisely, and improve how you communicate. Head to https://www.go2.lc/threekeys to get the episodes and leader guides sent right to your inbox. About Craig Groeschel Craig and his wife Amy live in Edmond, Oklahoma, where they started Life.Church in 1996. A New York Times bestselling author, Craig has spoken to millions of people at events and conferences in countries all over the world. Learn more about Craig: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/about Connect with Craig Groeschel Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/connect Facebook:   / craiggroeschel   Instagram:   / craiggroeschel   TikTok:   / craiggroeschel   LinkedIn:   / 35447748   Congratulations to last episode’s book giveaway winners! @JeradWatson @savannahbrown2017 @blancacervantes4346 @jenniferschultz5858 @osvaldoalvarado1335 To claim your prize, email [email protected] and let us know you won! Giveaway Terms: https://info.life.church/giveaway-terms Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Resources More from Craig: https://www.craiggroeschel.com Download Leader Guides: https://www.life.church/leadershippod... Subscribe on iTunes: https://www.go2.lc/cglpitunes Free Church Resources & Tools: https://www.life.church/churches 0:00 - Introduction 2:53 - Focus on Developmental Conversations 4:00 - The Size of the Problem Will Shape Your Approach 5:45 - Your Relationship Will Shape Your Style 6:40 - Be Direct and Clear with Feedback 8:30 - Ask Questions to Make Sure They Understand 10:15 - How to Have Bigger Developmental Conversations 14:08 - Your Biggest Goal in Organizational Development 17:10 - Develop an Appetite for Feedback #CraigGroeschel​ #Leadership #Mentors