The High Cost of Not Letting Go

Great leaders care deeply about accomplishing their mission. But is it possible to care too much? In today’s podcast, Craig shares a better way to lead your organization into the future and the high cost of not letting go.

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.

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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.


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0:00 - Introduction to the Cost of Not Letting Go
1:58 - Common leadership misconceptions
5:39 - 3 problems not letting go creates
6:14 - 1. You will limit the growth of your developing leaders.
10:19 - 2. You will limit the tenure of your strongest leaders.
14:17 - 3. You will limit the impact of your organizational mission.
19:25 - Be clear on the what, not the how.

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[craiggroeschel]

What task, responsibility, or project do you need to let go of?

[karenbjur]

SO GOOD. I loved the last part about Jesus's example. He prepared His disciples, gave them everything they needed, told them He would always be there for them, and then gave them the most important mission in the world. He sent them out equipped, but didn't tell them HOW to do it. What a beautiful example of leadership! And they all did it differently because God created us all uniquely. Thank you, Craig, for your incredible commitment to your calling and for the excellent, life changing leadership principles you share.

[denyljoshua]

Hi Craig
Thank you so much for taking time to teach leadership . I am Denyl, a medical doctor writing from India. I have been following your podcasts for years now. I have been into pioneering hospitals for the last decades. I can relate to every ounce of material you bring out. I must tell you I have grown as a person and as a leader. I have a small but incredible team that I lead . This content is exceptional very true and thank you for bringing it up.

[pr.Jeff.m]

Pastor Craig, this is one of the best leadership podcasts you've ever done. I've painstakingly learned some of this the hardest ways possible over the years. Listening to you spell it all out with such clarity is so helpful and refreshing. Thank you for building up leaders! Can't wait for part 2!

[markbeaudet]

Listening from the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN76). Great word on being able to let go and let your leaders lead.

[helgahenery]

Thank you for this podcast. I am now in this process with all my leaders in our Connect Team, where I delegated tasks, but moving on to delegating authority. This is very valuable. Helga Henery, Thrive Church, Edenvale campus in Boksburg, South Africa

[dianatovar]

How come this video don’t have a lot of likes this is gold

[michaelbaker]

This is one of the best leadership talks I have ever heard.

[drbryceheffington]

Watching this out on my walk during lunch! This is solid, love learning and growing as a leader from these videos and podcasts. Thanks Pastor Craig!

[themoniqueyvette]

Oh my goodness gracious I am speechless! He did it again! This mighty Pastor always has so many relatable subjects, but he blows my mind every single time I watch one of his videos. And it’s always exactly what I need to hear in that very moment!
I cannot wait to share this video with not only my friends and family, but I will be 💯 will share it in my social media, post about it, most about it ❤ I’ll tag and show all of my upper managerial role friends who many many many of them are either managers of hospitals, owners, leaders, in all types of companies… definitely in the hospital settings, Bar industries, everything! I am 39. I have worked in numerous different fields, one that I’ve been doing for a long time which is mental health and I absolutely love it! It’s actually one of the reasons that drew me closer to this amazing pastor it is the way that he not only educates, is vulnerable, is so significant in the way that he preaches, but so connective to so many different things in my life and my family and friends! Knowing Jesus and hearing him and others speak about him the way they do makes my heart happier than any drug, man, money, any things in the world. I would take hearing the word of God and feeling that love that I get from hearing it, any day anytime! Praise God for speaking through this amazing man, and this wonderful pastor, just being exactly who he is, and being strong and learning through his journey to spread all the love and awareness he does!
Sorry, I know that’s really long, might not make sense. It’s really late here in Arizona, but I had to share!

[LeslieFields-zm]

Thank you for such invaluable information. I am Leslie Ann, a follower of Jesus Christ from Trinidad and Tobago, and have been impacting lives for over 37 years as a teacher. I totally agree with you about the importance of letting go, my philosophy is to "GROW individuals so that they can GO!" They must be able to go to the next level of development. Recently I founded an NGO and placed two young persons in leadership positions, training them for the work of the organization. I saw a change in them almost immediately, when I would assign tasks and allow them to "run" with the assigned projects, they couldn't believe that I would have such confidence in their abilities. I most certainly don't micromanage, realizing that I get the best results whenever people are allowed to use their creativity. Thank you again looking forward to further podcasts. Be blessed. in Jesus' Name.

[locas]

This was my first time listening to your podcast, and I was amazed by everything you shared. When you mentioned being a faith leader and a God-fearing follower of Jesus, I was even more excited! I’ve definitely subscribed and will be sharing this with others. Thank you for your insights!

[tishanad]

I really needed to hear this. Thank you Pastor!! i need to let go of trying to do everything, by myself, and wanting to be/feel important.

[samsianturijkt]

This was really good, especially the last part about Jesus telling his disciples to spread the gospel. Thank you so much Pastor Craig. God bless you

[scottvarro]

Incredibly important information here - listening from Belize C.A. I help in leading Fusion Church, also a manager in day job. Every leader needs to hear this content!

[algonquindigital]

Fantastic episode. Thank you Pastor Craig!

[LenaWall-jh]

Thanks for sharing on line, watching from Canada

[glendavison]

Listening from Southampton, UK. Totally appreciate your leadership insights and this podcast. Blessings

[chelenesalzwedel]

Thank you so much again, very helpful

[rogeriopaiva]

🇧🇷 May God bless you, thanks so much for your words. They are really helpful to me. From Brazil.