Why Boring Beats Brilliant

Cathie Leimbach • September 23, 2025

Craig Groeschel's Blueprint for Real Leadership

What Great Leadership Really Looks Like

Great leadership isn't about being the loudest person in the room or having all the answers. It's about showing up every single day, even when you don't feel like it. Real leaders understand that flashy moments don't build lasting success—consistent actions do.


Great leadership IS:

  • Doing the right thing when nobody's watching
  • Making small improvements daily
  • Taking responsibility for your team's growth
  • Being reliable, not just remarkable


Great leadership IS NOT:

  • Waiting for perfect conditions to start
  • Focusing only on big, dramatic changes
  • Leading only when it feels exciting


The Boring Path to Greatness

Pastor and author Craig Groeschel knows that boring builds greatness. In "The Power to Change," he shows us that while others chase the next shiny opportunity, successful leaders master the basics. They show up, do the work, and trust the process.


Craig Groeschel's formula is simple but powerful: 


(CONSISTENCY + FAITHFULNESS)

X

TIME

=

LASTING IMPACT


This means choosing boring discipline over exciting impulses. It means practicing your skills when others are scrolling social media. It means having the same productive morning routine for months, not just weeks.


The magic happens in the mundane moments that others skip.


Ready to transform your leadership approach? Schedule a call with Cathie to discuss your leadership needs and create your own path to greatness.

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