Craig T. Owens

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On this episode of “The Craig And Greg Show” we talk about: 

• [0:41] Greg and I talk about what may be the most overlooked leadership builder a leader’s toolbox. 
• [1:34] What is it about forgiveness that people struggle with?
• [2:34] How can leaders make forgiveness a core value in their organizations?
• [3:40] I share a memorable joke about unforgiveness.
• [5:10] Grudges prohibit followers from freely following because suspicion becomes the dominating factor in the organization.
• [6:13] Forgiven faults need to be forgotten faults.
• [6:41] Unforgiveness leads to stunted growth both personally and organizationally.
• [8:25] Does unforgiveness undermine trust? I shares a painful time I experienced attacks.
• [10:00] I named my dog as a personal reminder of how to handle difficult people.
• [10:50] Forgiveness is paramount to servant leadership.
• [12:58] The Bible calls our hypocritical unforgivers.
• [13:37] An example of a petty leader’s strategy of unforgiveness.
• [14:21] Forgiveness isn’t easy, but it takes maturity to do it.
• [14:46] Both forgiveness and holding grudges are barometers of leadership.
• [15:22] There is incredible freedom in forgiveness.
• [16:09] There is a perceived power in holding grudges.
• [16:38] Forgiveness serves others on our team.
• [17:06] Forgiveness looks forward to better things.
• [17:59] The personal experiences that Craig and Greg have had make them well-equipped to work as your coach. Check out our coaching huddles!

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