Feeling stuck or out of control with your finances? You’re not alone. That’s why these three rules for changing your financial trajectory are so important. When you really think about it, what do you imagine is currently holding you back from reaching your desired financial destination? Is it that debt that you just can’t seem to get rid of? Do you feel like you never get the traction that you need towards your goals? Is it that dreaded budget conversation with a spouse or business partner that ...
Aug 30, 2022•53 min
You’ve probably encountered a roadblock like this before. The person on the other end of line or behind the plexiglass partition, a person responsible for “serving customers” and resolving problems, says something to the effect of “No ma’am, I’m sorry, that’s just not our policy, or I can’t help you with that, or no we don’t do it that way.” Whatever happened to the idea of customer service? It can easily get limited by processes. You likely didn’t feel well served or like your problem was addre...
Aug 23, 2022•16 min
When’s the last time you came across a really well-oiled machine? Well, you might not have even known it was there! Yup, and that’s kind of the point. Processes blending seamlessly into the structure that they serve and support is a beautiful thing. It’s really only when we run into a process that’s out of date or out of touch that we recognize there’s something that’s wrong with the picture. In today’s episode, we want to talk about the positive side of processes, the side that has the potentia...
Aug 16, 2022•24 min
Look, don’t take this personally, ok? Sounds like good advice, right? But how many times have you been able to follow it? We tend to look at things that are going on around us as if they're actually happening to us. When we're struggling, we can be pretty quick to be the victim, and slow to take responsibility. To make matters worse, there are all kinds of things from our past, buried in our Root System, that come to the surface whenever we’re “triggered”. Instantly, a specific trauma or situati...
Aug 09, 2022•27 min
Ever get the feeling that your workload is following you home at the end of the day? It might even take on a presence, like a little lost puppy. And if you decide to feed it, oh geez, you might never get rid of it! Taking your work home from the office can quickly get out of control. Nowadays, it takes discipline and intentionality to separate yourself from your work, especially if your work is done at your home office. I mean, it’s hard to find the boundaries, determine the cut off point, and f...
Aug 02, 2022•30 min
Wanted: looking for someone to lead a confident, creative, and highly effective team of people. Would you apply for that job? Well, you can actually have that kind of a team, as well as other tangible and measurable benefits, but you just have to do one thing to get it. Leaders who train their teams well, investing time and resources, reap the rewards! People are your greatest asset as a leader, and the role of the leader is to lead your team to success, not the other way around. So, why do so m...
Jul 26, 2022•9 min
We’ve probably all felt that tension in a relationship at least once, right? Someone appears to be calm and agreeable, and yet they’re trying to control you or the situation at the same time. In fact, if we’re honest, we’ve even been that person! Well, we’ve had this question pop up from time to time, and so we wanted to tackle it head on: can someone be both submissive and controlling at the same time? Yes, absolutely. There’s some frustration here, agitation, and maybe even a little manipulati...
Jul 19, 2022•35 min
Can you tell the difference between someone who’s truly passionate about their work and someone who’s just putting in the hours, passing time, and waiting for the weekend? Well, of course you can! And so can your team members. Maybe you don’t love every little task that you do, but there are probably things that you do enjoy, that are fulfilling, and that no one else can do quite like you can. King Solomon, often referred to as the wisest man who ever lived, explained God’s plan for mankind enga...
Jul 12, 2022•28 min
How far would you go to prove your point or to make sure others know that you’re right? Sometimes, we can get caught up in needle-point precision, focusing on technicalities and useless facts, all the while losing touch with what really matters. It’s easy to lose sight of the forest because of the trees. But, why do we do this? We try so hard to convince the other person that we knew in advance, that we were right, and that they were wrong. But, what exactly did we gain, and what were we trying ...
Jul 05, 2022•31 min
Were you ever told as a child, “just forgive them and let it go!” Sage advice… that’s much easier said than done! It can be really tough to forgive. Anger, fear, judgment, pride, defensiveness, ego, and the pain of past traumas are just a few of the things that we wrestle with when it comes to forgiving other people. Our Root Systems can get bogged down and overgrown with the weeds of unforgiveness. It can take a lot of time and effort to get the garden of our hearts cleaned up and growing healt...
Jun 28, 2022•43 min
Are you the kind of leader who’s always plugged in, you can’t let go, you find it hard to delegate (without worrying), and you still can’t find the off button for your brain? We’ve all been there. Here we are in the middle of June, and if you’re like most leaders, YOU are still at the office… with little to no vacation planned or on the horizon. There are a million reasons why. As an entrepreneur and leader of several businesses, I can tell you that this is a real challenge for even seasoned vet...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min
What if there was a reset button on life? Would you hit that button and start again? Some people would just love to start over, maybe hoping to make fewer mistakes, run into Mr. Right this time, or perhaps avoid Mrs. Wrong. You know what I mean, sometimes making mistakes is painful, and you’d like a do over. Well, can’t live this whole life over, it seems that we only get one shot at it. However, it is possible to make a fresh start and then to keep moving forward in the right direction. So, wha...
Jun 14, 2022•40 min
Have you ever needed grace? If we’re honest, we all have. But, how much is too much, and how far is too far? Especially, when you’re responsible for a team member who just can’t get their act together. I mean, there are limits, right? And, what about accountability? It sounds really black and white, with an easy solution. The truth is that leaders often struggle in the tension between leading others to success and managing a team member’s behavior. This can be a confusing and even emotional dist...
Jun 07, 2022•21 min
How much time do you usually spend planning and preparing before getting into the action? Today, we’ll continue our special “How To” mini-series where we’ll deal with a single topic and go as deep as we can in just a few minutes. This time around, examining that rough tension that exists between doing and preparing for the execution of our tasks and duties. You probably remember that old adage about how sharpening the ax helps to chop down trees. Well, there’s really no mystery there! But, how o...
May 31, 2022•21 min
Ever feel like you can’t shake the negativity? Today, we’ll continue our special “How To” mini-series where we’ll deal with a single topic and go as deep as we can in just a few minutes. This time around, how to stop seeing through a negative lens. It’s not just about keeping your chin up and putting on those rose-colored glasses. No, instead, there’s a deeper work that needs to take place. We’re complex creatures, and we tend to take our baggage with us as we move through life. But, you can lea...
May 24, 2022•25 min
470 | How To Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic by Chris LoCurto
May 17, 2022•18 min
On today’s show, we’re taking a departure from our normal format in order to tackle a few practical topics in our mini-series of “How To” episodes. Today’s topic is how to get others to start following you. Maybe you’re a leader, but who’s following you? That’s the age-old question, right? If no one’s following, then are you really leading? On today’s How To episode, we’re going to get into what it really takes to get others to start following. Maybe you’re a seasoned veteran, or maybe you’re ju...
May 10, 2022•15 min
On today’s show, we’re taking a departure from our normal format in order to tackle a few practical topics in a brand new mini-series of “How To” episodes. In today’s How To episode, we’ll take a quick plunge into the depths of Caring Less about what others think of you. Does that sound like a strange topic to you? For many people, getting free from the fear of other people’s opinions is a real struggle. That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t surround ourselves with wise and caring people who can b...
May 03, 2022•17 min
What if you had a picture of a happier, healthier, and more successful you? How would you feel? What would you be free to do? How would life be different for you? And then, imagine that you’re given a step-by-step plan to get you there, to that better future… would you follow that plan? Our modern culture is inundated with “quick and easy” plans for a new and improved you. But, how much of that is really true? What does it take to unlock your real potential and get you unstuck from the things ho...
Apr 26, 2022•24 min
Can Chris and Joel agree on Brian’s Three Rules for eliminating needless distractions in life? You’ll find out today! We’re in the third and final episode of a fun, new mini-series with one goal in mind: you. We think you’ll enjoy the new format and interaction, but more importantly you’ll get to listen in on the reasoning (and debate) that goes into some of the core principles that we hold to in our businesses. This time around, 3 Rules for eliminating distraction: is it a pipe dream or an actu...
Apr 19, 2022•42 min
Can Chris and Joel agree on Brian’s Three Rules for leaving your past behind you? You’ll find out today! We’re in the second episode of a fun, new mini-series with one goal in mind: you. We think you’ll enjoy the new format and interaction, but more importantly you’ll get to listen in on the reasoning (and debate) that goes into some of the core principles that we hold to in our businesses. This time around, leaving your past behind you. Easier said than done, right? For so many people the thing...
Apr 12, 2022•40 min
Can Chris and Joel agree on Brian’s Three Rules for successful delegation? You’ll find out today! We’re kicking off a fun, new mini-series with one goal in mind: you. We think you’ll enjoy the new format and interaction, but more importantly you’ll get to listen in on the reasoning (and debate) that goes into some of the core principles that we hold to in our businesses. This time around, delegation. Delegating tasks to others is not easy. Many leaders struggle to delegate, or to delegate well, ...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min
On the show lately, we’ve been dealing with the complexity in our modern world, but what about the complexity that we find right on the inside of us? Inside of every human there are trillions of cells and synaptic connections, billions of neurons, a million moving parts, and then thousands of thoughts and feelings passing through our heads every day. On top of all that, our experiences, traumas, and relationships all affect our thinking, feelings, and habits. With all that going on, isn’t it pos...
Mar 29, 2022•31 min
How many hours in a day do you really need in order to get things done? Anyone can think that there aren’t enough hours in a day, but how you spend your time is more important than how much time you actually have. Many leaders fail because they fail to have a singular focus, vision, or attention. A lack of prioritization is a huge hurdle for many leaders caught in the crazy cycle. But, what can you do about it? How can you get the traction you need? Today’s episode is about disciplining the time...
Mar 22, 2022•30 min
461 | Dealing With Dishonesty & Deceit by Chris LoCurto
Mar 15, 2022•41 min
Self-assessment time! Are you a driven leader? With most driven leaders, what often gets neglected are those soft skills that focus on different personality styles, creating culture, and especially the deeper, personal work that needs to be done inside the heart of a leader. These skills are necessary not only to be successful and to sustain that success, but to lead others well all along the way. So, how are you doing with that? And if you’ve got some gaps, where’s the disconnect? Why’s the foc...
Mar 08, 2022•31 min
Fear is a phenomenon that all of us deal with at some level and, left unchecked, it can subtly begin to dominate our thoughts, decisions, and actions. While fear can be a healthy warning system, especially when getting chased by a lion, it can also be an unhealthy way of dealing with our stress and circumstances in life. Fear becomes a habitual response and even a defense mechanism we get conditioned to. On today’s episode, Heather joins us in the studio to discuss fear, how it can start to dict...
Mar 01, 2022•38 min
Hey leaders, What’s your measure, what are you made of, and where are you coming up short? You’ve probably heard the Latin maxim, "know thyself", which in ancient Greek literally meant "know thy measure". In today’s episode, Joel Fortner, VP of Leadership Development & Next-Level Life Facilitator sit down to talk about three ways in which leaders can overestimate their measure with regards to leadership, and in so doing hold themselves (and those they lead) back from success. Ironically, all...
Feb 22, 2022•20 min
As a leader or parent, are you more apt to avoid, rather than engage, in tough conversations with those you lead? Well, you’re not alone! In fact, you’re actually pretty normal. Do you realize that the majority of leaders (and parents) have never been taught how to take on difficult conversations? And certainly not with sufficient tact, grace, or courage! So, what usually happens? Well, to be blunt, a train wreck happens! There’s often a collision of wills, a battle to be right, and a lot of fea...
Feb 15, 2022•53 min
On today’s episode, what we’re really talking about is leading, teaching, and helping others - this could be at the office with team members or at home with your family - to take responsibility and grow (up). We discuss how to accurately assess your capacity as a leader, not to mention that of your team, and avoid falling into the traps that hold businesses back from scaling successfully. To start delegating properly we must know how to take proper responsibility for ourselves first. Listen ...
Feb 08, 2022•39 min
