Week 1: Becoming a Leader People Love to Follow

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’s one example from your experience of a leader you loved to follow, and what specific qualities did they have that align with what Craig describes? What difference did those qualities make in how people responded?

2. Which of the foundational habits Craig mentions (learning, humility, feedback, etc.) do you find most difficult to practice regularly, and why? What steps could you take to grow in that area?

3. In what ways might a leader’s behavior (actions, consistency, transparency) unintentionally erode trust, even if their intentions are good? How can you guard against that as a leader?

4. How can leaders balance vision clarity and structure with flexibility and responsiveness — especially when dealing with change or uncertainty?

5. Think about a current situation in your group, team, or organization: What small, concrete change could you make this week to become more “a leader people love to follow”? (E.g. a different way of listening, giving feedback, clarifying vision, etc.)