Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast The Most Underused Leadership Habit
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May 7, 2026 They explore why people leave jobs and reveal what really drives retention. The conversation spotlights affirmation as a powerful, underused leadership habit. Practical tips include making appreciation personal, timely, and specific. Listeners are challenged to test one meaningful affirmation this week.
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People Leave Because They Feel Undervalued
- People quit mainly because they feel undervalued, not primarily for pay or opportunity.
- Craig Groeschel cites studies showing only about 12% leave for money while the top reason is feeling unvalued, making affirmation a quick fix.
Make Appreciation Personal To Each Person
- Do make affirmation personal by matching how each person best receives appreciation rather than using one-size-fits-all phrases.
- Craig recommends using Gary Chapman's five love languages applied to work: words, acts of service, quality time, gifts, or appropriate physical touch.
When A Standard Compliment Hurt A Team Member
- Craig shares a regret where his usual farewell phrase made a departing team member feel guilty instead of valued.
- His habitual expression ("what are we going to do without you?") unintentionally hurt someone because it imposed guilt rather than affirmation.
