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The Chris LoCurto Show613 | Taking Back Control from Controlling Team membersControlling behavior in the workplace is a silent culture killer. It seeps into meetings, projects, and conversations, causing frustration, lowering morale, and even driving great people away.In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we uncover how to recognize and address controlling behavior to protect your culture and create a thriving team.Episode Breakdown:Recognizing Controlling Behavior (00:02:09)Subtle or overt, controlling behavior erodes trust. Learn to spot micromanagement, undermining decisions, and monopolizing conversations with real-world examples.The Impact of Not Addressing It (00:09:48)Unaddressed control issues...2025-02-1143 min
The Chris LoCurto Show597 | Lead Like a Pro: Discover the Key Leader Edge - Part 2On today’s episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we continue to dive deep into the heart of leadership challenges with Lyneé South, VP of Leadership Development and a core coach in our Key Leader Program.This episode is packed with practical insights on how to improve delegation, accountability, and communication with your leadership team.If you haven’t yet listened to part 1 (episode 596*), make sure to check it out first! We covered essential topics like the Leadership Crazy Cycle, trust issues, culture challenges, and prioritization.In this follow-up episode, we build on th...2024-10-2249 min
The Chris LoCurto Show588 | How do you Address Passive-Aggressive Behavior at Work?We all know that maintaining a positive and productive work environment is crucial for the success of any business. But sometimes, subtle behaviors like passive-aggressiveness can creep in and erode your team's morale, trust, and collaboration.In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we dive deep into identifying and addressing passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace, offering actionable strategies to help you lead your team with clarity and confidence.Whether you’re a leader or a team member, chances are you’ve encountered passive-aggressive behavior at some point. Maybe it’s someone constantly missing deadlines, making sarcas...2024-08-2051 min
The Chris LoCurto Show568 | Cultivating Leaders: The Power of Personal DevelopmentWelcome 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 by now, you're never going to achieve professional excellence, depending on your definition of excellence...2024-04-0257 min
The Chris LoCurto Show566 | Why Prioritizing Happiness Drives Business SuccessWelcome 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 HappinessWe 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 Soft SkillsWhile implementing hard skills like accountability, communication, and culture is vital, integrating soft skills is just a...2024-03-1951 min
The Chris LoCurto Show565 | Embracing Vulnerability: Confronting Your Weaknesses for Personal GrowthWelcome 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 VulnerabilityVulnerability 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 trust and deeper connections within your team.Balancing Emotions and LeadershipIt's not about crying at every little thing, bu...2024-03-1245 min
The Chris LoCurto Show563 | Breaking The “Silent Overload Cycle”Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:The negative impact of taking over tasks from team members. 0:00Leaders 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. 4:14Leaders who take over tasks from team members can lead to burnout and inefficient use of time.Poor organizational culture can result from...2024-02-2740 min
The Chris LoCurto Show562 | Breaking Through Your Personal CeilingUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Breaking personal ceilings and overcoming fears. 0:00Chris 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 he was so focused on his own...2024-02-2046 min
The Chris LoCurto Show561 | 5 Overlooked Benefits of Leading WellUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Leading teams effectively and the benefits of active listening. 0:00Chris 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 later use.He encourages leaders to intentionally choose times to teach and train their teams on active listening, and provide clear expectations for...2024-02-1340 min
The Chris LoCurto Show560 | Training People When You Don’t Have TimeUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Breaking free from training trap in leadership. 0:00Chris 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 LoCurto shares his experience in leadership and the common problem of hiring people who need training to...2024-02-0642 min
The Chris LoCurto Show559 | How To Get More Priorities DoneUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Prioritization for business growth and personal development. 0:01Chris 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. 3:12Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting clear, measurable goals for business growth, and assessing one's capacity to handle new clients before expanding.He warns against adding more...2024-01-3040 min
The Chris LoCurto Show558 | Improve How You Think For The New Year, Part 2Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Improving mindset and problem-solving techniques. 0:10Chris 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. 2:47Chris LoCurto observes his 5-year-old daughter's fear of jumping from a curb and helps her work through it by providing encouragement and support.The daughter's negative self-talk and limiting beliefs are revealed...2024-01-2347 min
The Chris LoCurto Show557 | Improve How You Think For The New Year - Part 1Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Cultivating a positive mindset for the new year. 0:10Chris 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 limiting beliefs. 4:02Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to recognize and challenge their limiting beliefs, which can lead to negative thought...2024-01-1645 min
The Chris LoCurto Show556 | Cancelling CodependencyUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Codependency and its impact on relationships. 0:00Chris 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 codependent person needing to be needed in the relationship.Codependency is a struggle to understand one's...2024-01-0941 min
The Chris LoCurto Show555 | Acing Your Goals and Establishing Processes With Your TeamUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Teamwork, leadership, and creating a clear roadmap for success. 0:00Leaders 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. 3:46Chris LoCurto uses the beach as an example to explain how people have a general idea of their destination (goal), but need a strategy (plan) to get there, including booking reservations, packing, and planning time...2024-01-0243 min
The Chris LoCurto Show554 | Clarity in Conflict: The Power of Analytical Problem-SolvingUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:High C personality style and its impact on team dynamics. 0:00High 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. 3:58High C individuals prioritize being alone and avoid being the center of attention, preferring one-on-one recognition.High C individuals are detail-oriented and analytical, needing to know the 30,000-foot view before working on a project.Chris LoCurto emphasizes...2023-12-2631 min
The Chris LoCurto Show553 | Expecting The Best From Others In Life and In Your WorkplaceUse 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. 0:00Chris 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 important to...2023-12-1945 min
The Chris LoCurto Show552 | How To Use AI To Boost Your Business With Grant BrottUse 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?tab=summary&t=206s - AI can benefit small businesses like Charlotte's bakery with personalized marketing suggestions during...2023-12-121h 23
The Chris LoCurto Show551 | Leading Under Pressure And Stress With Jeff KirkhamUse 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 coffee company, and being a best-selling author.- Writing a post-apocalyptic novel and emergency preparedness...2023-12-051h 11
The Chris LoCurto Show550 | Understanding the "S" Personality Style and Its Influence on ConflictUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:The S personality style and its influence on conflict resolution. 0:00Chris 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. 3:14High S personality style is introspective, self-blaming, and analytical.High SS individuals prioritize helping others, often to the point of neglecting their own responsibilities.They are empathetic and build strong one-on-one relationships...2023-11-2833 min
The Chris LoCurto Show549 | The mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business Part 2Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Mental and emotional benefits of debt-free business. 0:00Chris 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. 2:42Joel Fortner asks Chris LoCurto about going after passions while avoiding debt, to which Chris...2023-11-2151 min
The Chris LoCurto Show548 | The mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business Part 1Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:The importance of managing debt for business owners and leaders. 0:00Chris 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 his perspective and share his own thoughts as well.Joel Fortner's financial struggles were...2023-11-1456 min
The Chris LoCurto Show546 | Your New Job: Chief Behavior OfficerUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Defining and shaping company culture. 0:00Chris 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 direction.He contrasts this with a poor culture, where gossip, backstabbing, and low morale hinder progress...2023-10-3152 min
The Chris LoCurto Show545 | Building Healthy, Happy, Hybrid TeamsUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Building healthy, happy hybrid teams. 0:00Chris LoCurto reveals his initial resistance to remote work before COVID forced his team to adapt.Chris LoCurto highlights the importance of accountability in business, citing it as the second biggest issue he sees in every company.He emphasizes the role of great communication and accountability in leading a high-performing team, despite having half the size of a typical team.Remote work challenges and solutions. 4:36Chris LoCurto was hesitant to adopt a remote work model...2023-10-2448 min
The Chris LoCurto Show544 | Struggling With Information GapsUse the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:544SummaryCommunication gaps leading to confusion and frustration. 0:10Chris LoCurto discusses information gaps leading to frustration in communication, particularly in team settings.Chris LoCurto shares his frustration with people who don't ask questions in meetings, leading to confusion and poor decision-making.He believes this behavior stems from a lack of understanding of one's role and the root system issues that need to be addressed.Communication challenges in personal and professional settings. 4:58Chris LoCurto discusses common communication...2023-10-1736 min
The Chris LoCurto Show461 | Dealing With Dishonesty & Deceit461 | Dealing With Dishonesty & Deceit by Chris LoCurto2022-03-1541 min
The Chris LoCurto Show426 | Redefining Financial Success, Part 1426 | Redefining Financial Success, Part 1 by Chris LoCurto2021-07-1347 min
The Chris LoCurto Show422 | A Disciplined Inner Dialogue422 | A Disciplined Inner Dialogue by Chris LoCurto2021-06-1553 min
The Chris LoCurto Show419 | Restoring Willpower For Better Health419 | Restoring Willpower For Better Health by Chris LoCurto2021-05-251h 06
The Chris LoCurto Show414 by Chris LoCurto2021-04-2033 min
The Chris LoCurto Show407 | Michael Hyatt: Win at Work and Succeed at Life407 | Guest: Mike Hyatt - Blog & BlastFeeling run-down and tired? Feeling stretched between your obligations at work and home? Can’t seem to find balance between the two? Then, today’s show is for you!“Win at work and succeed at life so you don’t have to throttle back your professional ambition, but you also don’t sacrifice your personal priorities.” - Mike HyattJoining me on The Chris LoCurto Show today is long-time friend and founder of Michael Hyatt & Co, Mr. Mike Hyatt! Today we’re talking about Mike’s new book, Win at Work and Succeed at L...2021-03-0351 min
The Chris LoCurto Show393 | How Gratitude Helps Your Heart Grow395: How Gratitude Helps Your Heart Grow by Chris LoCurto2020-11-2449 min
The Chris LoCurto Show390: Why I Don't Like Myself Anymore: Getting Unstuck in Life390: Why I Don't Like Myself Anymore: Getting Unstuck in Life by Chris LoCurto2020-10-221h 02
The Chris LoCurto Show374 | Leading the Counter-Cultural FamilyIt's tough to be a parent in this culture. In one of our staff meetings, we were discussing how important leading our families well is during this time. There seems to be a cultural war with how we should lead our family, and it’s a vital conversation that we should be having.This week on the Chris LoCurto show, Joel Fortner (VP of Leadership Development) and I discuss what it is like to raise a family during this time.2020-07-1451 min
The Chris LoCurto Show327 | LIVE Q&A from Next-Level Leadership!This is a special episode of The Chris LoCurto Show! My team and I put on the Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event in May (2019), and we had a LIVE Q&A session. What. Phenomenal. Questions.Full show notes here >> https://chrislocurto.com/live-qa-from-next-level-leadership2019-05-2140 min
The Chris LoCurto Show284 | Next-Level Life: What Keeps Us From Freedom"It felt like I couldn't really be true to myself because I was constantly hiding behind this mask."On today's episode we're talking with Andrea Lingenfelter.... She's a wife, a mom of two adorable kids, and a leader. She's recently been through our Next-Level Life event, and StratPlan with her team.Here's what you'll discover on this episode:*What holds us back from our authentic selves*How understanding our Root System repairs relationships*The lies keeping us from more clarity and peace (we ALL have them)*How the crazy cycle of...2018-07-2442 min
The Chris LoCurto Show203 | Your Guide to an Incredible (Conflict-Free) ThanksgivingIn this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show I get you ready to deal with family over the holidays.2016-11-1819 min
The Chris LoCurto Show185 | How to Deal with Unproductive CriticismWe have so much crappy culture in our country. No one is standing up and teaching, "quit your complaining, do something about it."Folks, it's not easy to create incredible culture in your business.It can be exhausting dealing with critics and naysayers in your business when you're trying to create positive culture. Sometimes it's unproductive criticism...Ever feel like you're running the gauntlet when you share your business' decisions to employees, vendors and the board? We're going to solve that today.http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-deal-with-unproductive-criticism/Here's what we...2016-07-1842 min
The Chris LoCurto Show175 | Next-Level Leadership LIVE Q & ANext-Level Leadership LIVE Q & A by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, Life Strategy, Blogger2016-05-1026 min
The Chris LoCurto Show168 | How To Lead A People Person168: How To Lead A People Person by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, Life Strategy, Blogger2016-03-1434 min
The Chris LoCurto Show149 | 5 Essential Leadership Questions149: 5 Essential Leadership Questions by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-09-3019 min
The Chris LoCurto Show142 | Rabbi Lapin: Business Secrets From The BibleNearly every year 100 Jewish people are included in the Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans. By demographic proportion, there shouldn’t be more than 8 or 9. How are they consistently wealthier than the rest of the population? Rabbi Lapin shares how on today’s episode of The Chris LoCurto Show!2015-08-111h 03
The Chris LoCurto Show129 | Next-Level Life Journey: Before and After - Part 2Part 2 - LifePlan Journey: Before and After by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-05-2021 min
The Chris LoCurto Show126 | Achieve Peak Performance Avoiding the Leadership HALTAchieve Peak Performance Avoiding the Leadership HALT by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-05-1224 min
The Chris LoCurto Show121 | How Your Decisions Hurt YouIf you're on your phone then TEXT: LIFEPLAN to 33444 to find out more about LifePlan.---This episode of The Chris LoCurto Show focuses on your decisions and choices and how they could be hurting you.Joel and I work through the idea that you can choose health...if you want.But so often we choose just the opposite.Why?*cue Root System Rant* Understanding your root system and boundaries is a BIG DEAL! This is hard work - it's not easy. Especially when it involves family.2015-04-1637 min
The Chris LoCurto Show117 | How To Make Better DecisionsHow To Make Better Decisions by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-3118 min
The Chris LoCurto Show116 | Are You Addicted to Busyness?Are You Addicted to Busyness? by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-3123 min
The Chris LoCurto Show115 | Forgiving Yourself and Living Under GraceForgiving Yourself and Living Under Grace by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-2524 min
The Chris LoCurto Show114 | Culture: How To Lead ChangeGo to chrislocurto.com/askchris and leave any questions you have and we will do our best to answer them on the show.How do you lead change when the folks around you are tuff to lead or work with?How do you influence company culture when the leadership doesn't value it?That's the topic of The Chris LoCurto Show today.If you are in a company where the culture is less than ideal...this resource is for you.Today's topic was a question by Nick, an AskChris caller.Nick...2015-03-2414 min
The Chris LoCurto Show113 | How Do You Handle Criticism?How Do You Handle Criticism? by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-2309 min
The Chris LoCurto Show110 | Emotional Intelligence ExplainedEmotional Intelligence Explained by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-1033 min
The Chris LoCurto Show109 | 3 Decisions That Will Change Your Team Today3 Decisions That Will Change Your Team Today by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-0916 min
The Chris LoCurto Show107 | Do The Work - Start Your BusinessDo The Work - Start Your Business by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-03-0317 min
The Chris LoCurto Show105 | How To Have A Transparent TeamHow To Have A Transparent Team by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-02-2615 min
The Chris LoCurto Show103 | What Brian Williams Can Teach You About LeadershipWhat Brian Williams Can Teach You About Leadership by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-02-1731 min
The Chris LoCurto Show99 | How to create a Legendary Brand with Brian Smith Founder of UGGHow to create a Legendary Brand with Brian Smith Founder of UGG by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-02-0431 min
The Chris LoCurto Show98 | Ask Chris: How To Get A Raise and Leading Older EmployeesAskChris: How To Get A Raise and Leading Older Employees by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-02-0326 min
The Chris LoCurto Show97 | Signs of a Controlling LeaderSigns of a Controlling Leader by Chris LoCurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, LifePlan, Blogger2015-02-0312 min
The Chris LoCurto Show88 | Redefine Rich with Matt HamHave you considered that being rich has far more to do with your heart than your wallet? Author Matt Ham joins us on the show to talk about redefining what “rich” is and how to have a rich life. Through borrowed wisdom and perspective, Matt dives into the RICH principles to create a deeper, more well-rounded life:R – Recognize you’re brokenI – Invest in othersC – Choose gratitudeH – Humble yourself with confidenceMatts new book, Redefine Rich, addresses these principles through amazing stories of people daring to live richly. In thi...2015-01-0841 min
The Chris LoCurto Show79 | Your Best Year Ever with Michael Hyatt - Part 2Michael Hyatt just released his all-new 5 Days ToYour Best Year Ever Coaching Program.Last year alone over 3,000+ people went throughthe program - and there are some amazingstories of people experiencing incredibletransformations in their life.We sat down for The Chris LoCurto Show to talk about how to have Your Best Year Ever.In Part 2 of our interview you'll learn:How to set the stage for breakthrough.On going public with your goals.How to stay focused.How many goals should you...2014-12-0926 min
The Chris LoCurto Show69 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Q&A Sick DayWe've got a fun topic for today's show: How do you handle employees who keep calling in sick?This listener question came to us from Bill who is a manager of about 15 folks.Here's his situation: "...about every 2 weeks an employee is consistently calling out sick, at what point do I say "that's it, I've had enough"?GOOD QUESTION BILL!(fyi…we're sending you a free DISC personality test for sending in your question)Now you should know that with employees calling in sick I'm more concerned about the person than I am...2014-11-1212 min
The Chris LoCurto Show68 | The Chris LoCurto Show - 10 Signs You're a People PleaserSee the full post here: Are you afraid of other peoples opinions of you? Do you always seem to attract folks who need rescuing?Well…you just might be a people pleaser.Quite a few people who come through LifePlan struggle with being a people pleaser and finding their worth in the acceptance of other people. It can control them.When your life always revolves around being a people pleaser you actually end up losing life. It robs you of your authentic selfand it all comes from a persons root system. It...2014-11-1221 min
The Chris LoCurto Show67 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Think You Know Your Customer?Today we are talking about knowing your customers and Mr. Joel Fortner jumps on the mic to talk a little marketing. (and butcher the outro to the podcast)In case you've been under a rock the past few weeks, we just came out of a product launch for the new coaching programs.We discovered a couple things that blew us away.But real quick - a special shout-out to the new mastermind and coaching folks.I'm honored and excited to dive in - your life and business is about to explode!Back...2014-11-1124 min
The Chris LoCurto Show66 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Marketing Lessons I Learned from Garth BrooksWell Garth Brooks presented the Entertainer of the Year Award last night at the CMA Awards. Wow!Great seeing him out there!I'm a huge fan of Garth Brooks. When it comes to connecting with his fans…he's one of the best in the biz.This guy has an incredible marketing mind and it showed when I got the chance to see him in Vegas…twice. (I said I was a big fan)It was such an incredible experience - Trisha Yearwood even took my camera to snap a pic of Garth and me. #epic...2014-11-0628 min
The Chris LoCurto Show65 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Red or Blue Pill, You chooseHear this podcast on ChrisLoCurto.com at: http://bit.ly/1vGkAlD2014-11-0515 min
The Chris LoCurto Show64 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Deciding To ChangeIn this episode, Chris reads listener emails and addresses the topic of "Deciding to Change". And three lucky listeners win free marketing coaching.Hear this podcast on ChrisLoCurto.com at: http://bit.ly/1ySUvDB2014-11-0408 min
The Chris LoCurto Show63 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Special EpisodeThis is a special episode of the Chris LoCurto Show. Click here to view the notes: http://bit.ly/1q1aLgm2014-10-3009 min
The Chris LoCurto Show62 | The Chris Locurto Show - Unleash the Power of Hustle with Steve SimsCheck out the show notes: http://bit.ly/1DrxGax2014-10-2839 min
The Chris LoCurto Show61 | The Chris LoCurto Show - How To Control Your EmotionsCheck out the show notes at http://chrislocurto.com/2014-10-2817 min
The Chris LoCurto Show60 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Why You Are Not Ready for a MastermindCheck out the show notes at http://chrislocurto.com/2014-10-2320 min
The Chris LoCurto Show59 | The Chris LoCurto Show - How to Transform Your HealthCheck out the show notes: http://bit.ly/1wnksth2014-10-2234 min
The Chris LoCurto Show58 | Chris LoCurto Show - The Power of a Great CoachHere's the link to this episode on the site: http://bit.ly/1tGy7P22014-10-2115 min
The Chris LoCurto Show57 | Chris LoCurto Show - Finding Purpose in FailureHere's the link to this episode on the site: http://bit.ly/1rrFZwf2014-10-1413 min
The Chris LoCurto Show55 | Chris LoCurto Show - The Quarter-Life CrisisWe've got a hot topic on today's show - The Quarter Life Crisis.I see this issue come up a lot in LifePlan and it's serious. You've got younger folks maybe right out of college or even in their thirties asking questions like:"Why am I not happy with my life?""Why don't I have the dream job?""Why am I not making the money I thought I would make?""Why am I so lonely?""Am I going to have to sit in this cubicle for the rest of my life?"2014-09-3047 min
The Chris LoCurto Show54 | Chris LoCurto Show - Your Questions AnsweredOn today's show we have a special guest - YOU!We receive a lot of questions each week and I thought it was about time we answered some of them. The questions in todays show are amazing!Here's some of the topics we address: * How to find people to grow your business and where to start * How to incorporate your skills and passion into a business * How to overcome people's negative opinions of you (especially when they are justified) * How to repair your reputation To see the...2014-09-2322 min
The Chris LoCurto Show50 | Chris LoCurto Show - 5 Unconventional Ways to Inspire Your TeamYou have to have an inspired team.If your team is not inspired they are not productive.That's a no-brainer. What do you get when you have an inspired team?What happens when you spend time focusing on inspiring your team?Success!Read the full post: http://wp.me/p1Yb4m-50D2014-08-2524 min
The Chris LoCurto Show48 | The Chris LoCurto Show - 40 Rules for Internet Business Success with Matt PaulsonMatt Paulson, author of 40 Rules for Internet Business Success: Escape the 9 to 5, Do Work You Love, and Build a Profitable Online Business, joins me on the podcast to talk about how to kill it online. Building a profitable internet business is hard and Matt's 40 rules can help steer you down the road to success.To get the show notes, go to: http://wp.me/p1Yb4m-4Zi2014-08-1129 min
The Chris LoCurto Show47 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Seeking God FirstToday we are talking about seeking God. Seeking God first.This topic came up during one of our team devotions. The theme of our devo was Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."Seeking God First | ChrisLoCurto.comWhat does this mean? How does it apply to you?That's the topic of todays show.In this episode we discuss:-Team Devotionals-Matthew 6:33-Chris is old-Do the diligent really prosper?-What is worship?2014-08-0523 min
The Chris LoCurto Show45 | The Chris LoCurto Show - 10 Signs You're Not Emotionally Strong - Part 2Today we're diving into Part 2 of the 10 Signs You're Not Emotionally Strong and have recapped all 10 of the signs. What does it mean to be emotionally strong? Other peoples actions can't tear you down or affect you or stress you out. You don't have problems making decisions and you're content with life. You're happy and everything in your world is going well. Even if there are struggles or problems, you're able to get through decision making processes and be strong.Read the full post: http://chrislocurto.com/10-signs-youre…part-2-podcast/2014-07-2327 min
The Chris LoCurto Show44 | The Chris LoCurto Show - 10 Signs You’re Not Emotionally Strong - Part 1It doesn't matter what position you have in a business, if you're a team member, leader or entrepreneur there are so many of us struggling in the area of being strong emotionally.What does it mean to be emotionally strong? Other peoples actions can't tear you down or affect you or stress you out. You don't have problems making decisions and you're content with life. You're happy and everything in your world is going well. Even if there are struggles or problems, you're able to get through decision making processes and be strong.Read the full...2014-07-1523 min
The Chris LoCurto Show42 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Knowing When And Who To HireToday's podcast is all about hiring - when to hire, who to hire and how to bring on team members that aren't directly generating revenue.As a solopreneur, when you're trying to build a business, you're wearing a lot of hats. In the early phases, when you're just starting to create revenue, subcontractors are a great way to get tasks done without investing in a salaried position. Always focus on creating revenue before hiring.To read the full post: http://chrislocurto.com/2014-06-3025 min
The Chris LoCurto Show40 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Key Results Areas and Your Questions AnsweredWe've received several questions related to Key Results Areas and today we're digging into the topic on the Chris LoCurto Show and answering your specific questions! Read the full post: http://chrislocurto.com/key-results-areas-podcast/ 2014-06-1738 min
The Chris LoCurto Show38 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Personal Accountability with John G. MillerJohn G. Miller, the best-selling author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question, Outstanding! and Flipping the Switch, joins me on the podcast to talk about personal accountability and responsible parenting. QBQ has been a huge part everything I've done and I firmly believe in the message of personal accountability in business and in life.To read the full post, go to: http://chrislocurto.com/personal-accou…th-john-miller/2014-06-0345 min
The Chris LoCurto Show36 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Next-Level Life EpisodeMany of you have asked to hear from past LifePlan attendees and today is the day! Stephen Scoggins and April Browning are joining me on the podcast to talk about their LifePlan experiences.They're going to unpack what it means to go through a LifePlan and give you the ins and outs of this 2-day process of discovery.Read the full article: http://chrislocurto.com/lifeplan-podcast/2014-05-1936 min
The Chris LoCurto Show34 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Overcoming Fear of Failure, Rejection & "No"On this episode I'm joined by Andrea Waltz, author of Go For No!: Yes Is the Destination, No is How You Get There, to talk about fear, rejection and overcoming the word "no." Andrea has made it her mission to liberate people from the fear of failure and share an entirely new mindset about the word "no."Read the full post: http://chrislocurto.com/overcoming-fear-of-failure/2014-05-0634 min
The Chris LoCurto Show32 | Chris LoCurto Show - Understanding Your Root SystemYour life and your decision making process comes from your root system. In LifePlan, I spend time tying what's happened in a persons life to their root system - family, influences, leadership, friends, etc. Whatever has happened in your past shapes the decisions you make today.Read the full post: http://chrislocurto.com/understanding-your-root-system/2014-04-2125 min
The Chris LoCurto Show30 | The Chris LoCurto Show - What You Have In Common With WineIn this podcast I'll explain:- How wine grapes are grown and how this relates to you and your business- What makes a great farmer and how that farmer harvests a perfect grape- The process of destroying perfect grapes to make great wine- How farming and the process of wine making relates to you and your businessTo read the full article, check out: http://chrislocurto.com/what-you-have-…mmon-with-wine/ 2014-04-0823 min
The Chris LoCurto Show26 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Your Strategic Planning Questions AnsweredOn todays podcast, team member Joel Fortner joins me to answer your questions about strategic planning! In this episode, I dig into my strategic planing process and answer questions like:- Why does strategic planning matter?- What's involved in a strategic plan?- How do you implement and follow through once you've got the strategic plan?- What kind of information do you get out of a strategic plan?- How far ahead do you plan out the future of your company?- How often do you revisit a strategic plan?...2014-03-1129 min
The Chris LoCurto Show24 | The Chris LoCurto Show - How Your Past Can Change Your FutureEvery time I do a LifePlan, I spend several hours going over the major turns in each participants life. Major turns are key events from your past that help you gain perspective on where you're at and where you're going. It's literally a process of sharing the major changes from your life, like moving as a kid or marriage, loss, accepting Christ, etc. It doesn't have to be something big, heavy and deep but it very well could be.Typically, we get around 10 to 15 major turns or changes in each LifePlan. Of course this depends on age and...2014-02-2517 min
The Chris LoCurto Show22 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Don't Kill Your WoundedGrace. It's something we all need. Oddly enough, it's not something that we give very freely. Every single one of us has junk in our lives. Instead of judgement or ridicule, we need to give grace and receive grace.All too often we kill our wounded. At the very point a family member, friend or co-worker needs our love and grace, we turn our back. We roll our eyes at their failure. We walk away. Why? Maybe it's our own shame. All the failure and imperfection in our life-being is reflected in that moment. Maybe we're so overwhelmed...2014-02-1123 min
The Chris LoCurto Show20 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Stop Surviving and Start LivingI can't say enough great things about Crystal Paine, the Money Saving Mom. Not only is she an incredible entrepreneur, but she's also a phenomenal influence to so many folks who are tired of just surviving.Crystal joined me on the podcast a few weeks back to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, as well as her new book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode. Problem is, she's so deep with great information that we didn't even get to the book!In rockstar fashion, Crystal was gracious enough to do another interview so we could dive...2014-01-2822 min
The Chris LoCurto Show18 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Michael Hyatt on Goal SettingMichael Hyatt joins me on the podcast today to talk about his incredible new goal setting course, 5 Days To Your Best Year Ever (http://www.bestyearever.me/chrisl).You can absolutely make 2014 your best year ever but it's not just going to happen. Making resolutions and having goals is a step in the right direction but to actually achieve meaningful goals, you need an action plan. In the Skype interview, Michael and I talk about:- How to write S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time-bound)- Why looking into your...2014-01-1425 min
The Chris LoCurto Show16 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Interview with Crystal PaineCrystal Paine is the creator of moneysavingmom.com and author of the soon-to-be-released book, Say Goodby to Survival Mode. On today's podcast, Crystal and I talk about not quitting and how she turned Money Saving Mom into one of the highest-trafficked personal finance blogs on the web.Join the discussion at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/interview-with-crystal-paine-podcast/Crystal is a true entrepreneur and built her thriving business on a shoe string budget by becoming a self-taught expert on search engine optimization, web development and social media. She shares her insight on Facebook and Pinterest as well as building...2013-12-3029 min
The Chris LoCurto Show14 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Creating High-Quality CultureCulture is kind of a big deal around here. I spend a great deal of time teaching entrepreneurs and guiding teams on how to create high quality culture in their organizations. It's a major component of every business, and it has the power to destroy your company or make you successful.INC Magazine invited me to do a talk on culture and those lessons have been available in chapters to blog subscribers. Today, I'm featuring three of the lessons in the podcast. Join the conversation http://ChrisLoCurto.com/creating-high-quality-culture/2013-12-1722 min
The Chris LoCurto Show12 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Hurt People Hurt PeopleI hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! For some of you, it's a fantastic time of year. For others (and quite possibly people on your team), this whole holiday season is difficult.I'm sharing several stories on the podcast today as well as information that I teach in my LifePlan coaching events. Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/hurt-people-hurt-people-podcast/"When you can't fix yourself, you're frustrated with the broken people in your life." - Chris LoCurtoBe sure to pick up a copy of Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No...2013-12-0322 min
The Chris LoCurto Show10 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Procrastinate On Purpose with Rory Vaden, Part 2When Rory Vaden and I sat down to talk about his upcoming book, Procrastinate On Purpose, we couldn't stop talking! If you missed the first part of the interview, be sure to listen here first - http://wp.me/p1Yb4m-4tjHere's Part 2 of our interview on The Chris LoCurto Show! Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/procrastinate-on-purpose-with-rory-vaden-part-2-podcast-2/2013-11-1922 min
The Chris LoCurto Show8 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Procrastinate on Purpose with Rory VadenNew York Times best-selling author, speaker, radio show host, genius, and all-around great guy, Rory Vaden, joins me today on The Chris LoCurto show. Rory talks about his upcoming book, Procrastinate On Purpose, and how to manage life and business in our overly busy and constantly connected lives.Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/procrastinate-on-purpose-with-rory-vaden-podcast/2013-11-0532 min
The Chris LoCurto Show6 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Budget Correctly or FailDon’t skip todays podcast! I get it, budgeting and accounting are they type of words that typically equal brain freeze or mental check out. Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/budget-correctly-or-fail/Guess what? Businesses that don’t know how to budget fail. Leaders that don’t know how to budget fail. I know digging into excel spreadsheets and accounting software can be painful tasks but they're so important to your success. So important, I’m sharing my personal budgeting spreadsheets with you and explaining how to get on top of your profit and loss right now!2013-10-2213 min
The Chris LoCurto Show4 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Why You're MisunderstoodToday, I’m answering your questions on The Chris LoCurto Show! In last week’s podcast, we asked for you to comment about your greatest challenges when it comes to communicating and understanding personality styles. Folks, you brought it! Check out the podcast for my answers.Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/why-youre-misunderstood/2013-10-0832 min
The Chris LoCurto Show2 | The Chris LoCurto Show - Why I Left Dave Ramsey's Organization“Why did Chris LoCurto leave Dave Ramsey’s organization?” is the #1 question I get asked. Everybody wants to know the details of why I left. So today, I break it down for you and share my story of how I got to where I am now.Join the conversation at http://ChrisLoCurto.com/why-i-left-dave-ramseys-organization/2013-09-1826 min