On this episode of "The Craig And Greg Show," we discuss how leaders can avoid the "it's lonely at the top" pitfall.

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In this episode of "The Craig And Greg Show," Greg interviews Craig about the making of his book "Shepherd Leadership: The Metrics That Really Matter."

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Even though "freedom" and "liberty" are used interchangeably regarding the United States and the Fourth of July, these words aren't the same. As leaders, we can be free and struggle. In this episode, learn the difference between the two and how it can help you and your teams grow.

Craig and Greg discuss how patriotism and leadership both teach us valuable lessons.

• How does patriotism equate to leadership? [0:45]
• What are the differences between patriotism and nationalism? [1:35]
• Greg explains how leaders need to lead inside out [2:42]
• Craig shares one surefire way for leaders to evaluate potential new leaders, and how this relates to patriotism [3:27]
• True leaders can change the culture even without a title or a position [4:25]
• the value of team building [5:10]
• Chuck Colson said politics is always downstream from culture, so what happens in your backyard will ultimately affect Washington, D.C. [5:45]
• how Craig's grandfather changed his business culture [6:43]
• gratefulness and patriotism are directly related [8:13]
• wherever you are, you can make a difference—your daily choices have a cumulative effect [12:43]

There is a huge difference between conflict management and conflict leadership, especially when it comes to personnel issues. The guys discuss topics like:

• leaders empower teammates to solve their own disagreements
• 3 tips to prepare for a meeting with team members
• how to look beyond the triggers of conflicts
• taking personality and past experiences into account when leading through problems
• what it really means to have peace in your organization
• how Craig & Greg can help you lead better

Craig and Greg discuss Greg's book "The Shawn Effect" and share how you can get a free copy.

April showers bring May flowers, but showers are also vital for leadership growth.

There's no way around it: Leaders have to deal with problems. The guys discuss the best (and worst) ways to handle these issues.

Leaders have to pay their dues to become a leader, and they have to continue to pay their dues to grow as a leader.

In this episode of "The Craig And Greg Show," the guys talk about the importance of humor and laughter in your leadership roles.