Week 1: Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow (10.05.2026)

Podcast: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Episode: “Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow

Description: Craig shares practical steps to increase trust, develop character, and lead yourself well so others want to follow your lead.


Discussion Questions:

  1. What stood out to you about leading yourself first?
  2. Which self‑leadership quality do you feel most confident in right now?
  3. Which quality do you most need to develop?
  4. What’s one practical change you could make this week?
  5. Who can help hold you accountable in this area?

Personal Development Plan Assignment 1

Foundations: Identity & Calling

  • Theme: Who am I in Christ?
  • Scripture for Reflection: Psalm 139:13-16
  • Prayer Focus: Gratitude for God's design and calling
  • Exercise: Write a short reflection on your life story and identify 2-3 moments where you clearly see that God was shaping your path

Required Reading

Atomic Habits by James Clear
Introduction and Section 1: The Fundamentals (Chapters 1-3)