Welcome back to the Chris LoCurto Show for the final episode in our enlightening two-part series answering your burning questions from this year's Next Level Leadership LIVE Event . In this episode, I’m diving deep into the remaining questions we couldn't cover in our first session. Here’s what you can expect: Understanding personal DISC profiles and their evolution over time. Deciding whether to re-enter the business world after retirement and making impactful choices in your sixties. Navigatin...
May 21, 2024•51 min
We had another incredible Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event back in April and we gathered some fantastic questions from leaders like you who are eager to grow and refine their skills. In this first of two episodes, I’m diving deep into the first five critical questions you dropped for us at the LIVE event: How do you tactfully and respectfully move key team members out of roles where they're not a great fit? What might cause drastic changes in an employee's value assessment scores? How can you le...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In today's episode, we're unpacking the immense power of feedback—not just as a tool for improvement but as the very foundation of effective leadership and team growth. Today, we explore a variety of perspectives on feedback that go beyond the traditional norms. We'll discuss how establishing a culture of regular feedback can transform an organization from the inside out. It's about turning feedback into a strategic asset that builds trust, enhances communication, and fosters a positive workplac...
May 07, 2024•42 min
Hey folks, welcome back to the Chris LoCurto Show! I hope you're having an amazing day wherever you are. Before we dive into today's episode, I wanna chat about something that's a game-changer for leaders - Fake Delegation. You know the drill, you think you're delegating, but end up micromanaging or taking tasks back. It's frustrating, right? That’s why we created "Five Ways You Fake Delegate." It’s based on our combined experiences and is designed to help you navigate those delegation missteps....
Apr 30, 2024•38 min
Hey folks, welcome back to the Chris LoCurto Show! I hope you're having an amazing day wherever you are. Before we dive into today's episode, I wanna chat about something that's a game-changer for leaders - Fake Delegation. You know the drill, you think you're delegating, but end up micromanaging or taking tasks back. It's frustrating, right? That’s why we created "Five Ways You Fake Delegate." It’s based on our combined experiences and is designed to help you navigate those delegation missteps....
Apr 23, 2024•57 min
On today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of customer relationships in small businesses. Whether you’re the CEO or leading a team, this episode is packed with tips to keep your customers coming back for more. Key Points from Today’s Episode: The Inevitability of Mistakes: Mistakes are part of business, and trying to avoid them completely is unrealistic. Instead, view mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. Avoiding mistakes can lead to inaction and stagnation. Teach your team t...
Apr 16, 2024•49 min
Welcome to the show folks. I hope you’re having a fabulous day wherever you are. Today, we are talking about the art of delegation—a crucial skill that every single small business owner, every single leader, and yes, even every parent needs to master. So we’re gonna go through five simple steps to dramatically change how you delegate. Now, if you haven’t picked up our ebook, “5 Ways You Fake Delegate (And How to Do It For Real),” then get that immediately. Go to chrislocurto.com/delegate . This ...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min
Welcome to the Chris LoCurto Show, where we discuss leadership and life and discover that business is what you do, not who you are. I hope you're having a fabulous day wherever you are. Today, we're talking with a true champion for developing leaders through personal growth, my good friend Justin Epple. Justin will share his and his leaders' experiences going through Next-Level Life . It's all about the connection between personal growth and professional excellence. If you haven't figured it out...
Apr 02, 2024•57 min
Hey folks! In today's episode, we unpack the incredible journey of a seasoned business owner who has transformed his leadership and business through profound personal development. Today, I am thrilled to introduce my good friend, business owner, and leader, Patrick Devereaux. Patrick, welcome to the show. Key Points Covered: Personal and Professional Growth Connection Patrick shares how he sought leadership development when he stepped into the CEO role, looking for a playbook to guide him. He em...
Mar 26, 2024•56 min
Welcome to the Chris LoCurto Show! Today, we're diving into an essential, yet often overlooked ingredient in the workplace: happiness. Is your team missing this crucial component? We’re about to find out. Key Points Covered: The Importance of Happiness We often discuss processes, meetings, and communication as pillars of productivity, but happiness is equally critical. Today’s episode isn't about superficial happiness but the profound impact it has on your team’s performance. Balancing Hard and ...
Mar 19, 2024•51 min•Ep. 566
Welcome to the Chris LoCurto Show! Today, we're diving into the power of vulnerability in leadership. Discover how sharing your weaknesses can lead to greater personal and professional growth. Trust me, it's not about getting all emotional—it's about harnessing vulnerability as a strength. Key Points Covered: Redefining Vulnerability Vulnerability isn't about being weak or emotional. It's about admitting when you don't have all the answers and being open about your mistakes. This can foster trus...
Mar 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 565
Leadership isolation and its impact on health. 0:00 Joel Fortner discusses the isolation and loneliness experienced by small business owners, particularly CEOs and presidents. Leadership isolation and its impact on performance. 1:58 Joel Fortner discusses the unique stresses and pressures of business ownership, including feelings of loneliness and isolation, which can affect CEOs' day-to-day performance and decision-making Joel Fortner acknowledges the common experience of feeling uneasy as a CE...
Mar 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 564
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The negative impact of taking over tasks from team members. 0:00 Leaders suffer silently from "silent overload cycle" due to unfinished tasks delegated to team members, leading to decreased team development. Leaders who don't allow team members to complete tasks and learn from mistakes stunt professional growth and trust. The costs of not delegating tasks effectively in leadership. 4:14 Leaders who take over tasks from team ...
Feb 27, 2024•40 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Breaking personal ceilings and overcoming fears. 0:00 Chris LoCurto shares his personal struggle with fear and how he overcomes it by facing it head-on and becoming comfortable with it. He recounts his experience as a child skiing and how he gradually became comfortable with heights by repeatedly exposing himself to the fearful situation. Chris LoCurto recounts a time when he was asked to pray for two boys at a service, but ...
Feb 20, 2024•46 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Leading teams effectively and the benefits of active listening. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the benefits of leading effectively, including teaching active listening. He highlights how intentional leadership can lead to better outcomes and more attentive team members. Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of active listening, where team members repeat back what they've heard and understand, and retain the information for l...
Feb 13, 2024•40 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Breaking free from training trap in leadership. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the "training trap" that many leaders face, feeling overwhelmed and unable to provide adequate training to their team due to a lack of time. Understanding the "leadership Crazy Cycle" and recognizing the value of leadership rather than just task completion can help leaders break out of the training trap and prioritize training their team. Chris LoCu...
Feb 06, 2024•43 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Prioritization for business growth and personal development. 0:01 Chris LoCurto discusses the importance of prioritization in leadership for business growth and personal development. He shares three keys to prioritizing better, including setting good priorities, handling the right things, and focusing on strategy rather than just being busy. Setting clear and attainable business goals. 3:12 Chris LoCurto emphasizes the impor...
Jan 30, 2024•41 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Improving mindset and problem-solving techniques. 0:10 Chris LoCurto discusses practical techniques to improve thinking, including breaking down challenges and problem-solving. He shares an example of his daughter facing a challenge and hearing him say "face your fears" to overcome it. Overcoming fear and building confidence in a 5-year-old child. 2:47 Chris LoCurto observes his 5-year-old daughter's fear of jumping from a c...
Jan 23, 2024•48 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Cultivating a positive mindset for the new year. 0:10 Chris Liccardo discusses the importance of having a positive mindset in the new year despite personal struggles. Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to recognize the impact of negative self-talk on their daily lives and relationships. He invites listeners to examine their current mindset and thinking patterns to identify areas for improvement. Negative self-talk and limiti...
Jan 16, 2024•45 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Codependency and its impact on relationships. 0:00 Chris LoCurto defines codependency as a relationship where one person is dependent on the other for help with an addiction or struggle, with the codependent person needing to be needed in the relationship. Codependency can manifest in various forms, such as the taker-giver dynamic, where the addicted person is the taker and the codependent person is the giver, with the codep...
Jan 09, 2024•42 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Teamwork, leadership, and creating a clear roadmap for success. 0:00 Leaders must create a clear roadmap for their team to avoid confusion and ensure success. Leaders must paint a clear destination (vision) and provide clear goals (strategy) to achieve success. Planning and executing a successful vacation. 3:46 Chris LoCurto uses the beach as an example to explain how people have a general idea of their destination (goal), b...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 554
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: High C personality style and its impact on team dynamics. 0:00 High C personality style is detailed-oriented and focused on accuracy. High C personalities prioritize logic and facts, avoid emotions in decision making, and fear sounding stupid or being wrong. Personality types and communication. 3:58 High C individuals prioritize being alone and avoid being the center of attention, preferring one-on-one recognition. High C in...
Dec 26, 2023•32 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Extending benefit of doubt to people, why it's important and how it affects us. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the importance of extending the benefit of the doubt to people, rather than assuming the worst, to avoid living in a state of constant frustration and cynicism. Jim Collins defines a cynic as someone who has had a lot of hope let down, and Chris agrees that many of us have a level of cynicism in our lives, but it's im...
Dec 19, 2023•46 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: - AI with a former Marine and SEO expert. https://otter.ai/u/-igYcnOrHNicHLWKPHbdwlni5nk?tab=summary&t=1s - Grant Brought shares insights on AI, including its definition, limitations, and potential applications. - Chris LoCurto explains AI to small business owners, emphasizing prompts and communication. - AI benefits for small businesses, including social media marketing. https://otter.ai/u/-igYcnOrHNicHLWKPHbdwlni5nk?ta...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: - Leadership, mental health, and entrepreneurship with Jeff Kirkham. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1s - Jeff Kirkham jokes about being a "caveman with a big head and big hands" in a former life as an Army Special Forces member and serial entrepreneur. - Chris LoCurto thanks and appreciates the guest for their numerous accomplishments, including being in the Special Forces, owning a coff...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 551
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The S personality style and its influence on conflict resolution. 0:00 Chris LoCurto introduces the high S personality style as a stable and amiable individual who dislikes conflict. Highest personality styles prioritize harmony and avoid conflict, often at their own expense. Personality style and team dynamics. 3:14 High S personality style is introspective, self-blaming, and analytical. High SS individuals prioritize helpi...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 550
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Mental and emotional benefits of debt-free business. 0:00 Chris LoCurto and Joel Fortner discuss the mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business, including being a leader or team member within a business. Joel Fortner asks Chris LoCurto a question about the unintended consequences of debt that they didn't have time to discuss last time. Following passions while avoiding debt and staying grounded in faith. 2...
Nov 21, 2023•51 min
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The importance of managing debt for business owners and leaders. 0:00 Chris LoCurto and Joel Fortner discuss the importance of running a debt-free business, with Chris expressing the topic's difficulty and potential to hurt people, while Joel shares his perspective and invites Chris to share his as well. The hosts aim to provide valuable insights and advice on managing money and debt, with Joel interviewing Chris to draw out...
Nov 14, 2023•56 min•Ep. 548
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Personality style impact on team dynamics. (0:00) Highly Sensitive Personality Traits and Their Challenges. (4:53) High I type, energy, and exaggeration. (9:49) Leading and communicating with high I Personalities. (14:12) Managing high I individuals in various settings. (20:17) Parenting and communication with a high-I child. (26:32) Managing High I Personalities in team dynamics. (31:55) Self-awareness and communication for...
Nov 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 547
Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Defining and shaping company culture. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the role of a Chief Behavior Officer, defining culture as actions and attitudes. He argues that leaders should shape culture, rather than simply expecting good behavior from employees. Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of defining and shaping a great culture in a company or family, as it brings power and momentum when everyone is moving in the same dire...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min
