The Chris LoCurto Show

Chris LoCurto
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Aug 22, 2023 • 23min

536 | Is Procrastination Slowing Your Progress?

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:What’s holding leaders back? 0:00One of the top adversaries that paralyzes leaders today is procrastination.Procrastination is putting things off.Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward? 2:06Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward.Life moves fast and keeps going with or without you.The art of keeping up with the hustle. 3:34Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.The concept of procrastination.Bust your butt to make it happen. 5:13Get theox out of the ditch.Hustle is not the only answer.What is procrastination and what does it mean? 7:39Procrastination is a learned behavior and an adversary.What procrastination really is.What is procrastination and how does it work? 9:24The word procrastination originated from the latin word pro.Procrastination lack of self-discipline.Procrastination is self harm. 11:31Procrastination is self-harm, says Dr pierce steele.Behavioral psychology research has revealed time inconsistency.Why procrastination is a bad reason to do it? 13:13Why procrastination is not a bad reason to procrastinate.The importance of prioritizing.Procrastination is habitual. 15:57Procrastination as a form of short-term mood repair.Addressing the habit of procrastination.How to avoid the snooze button? 18:20Avoid hitting the snooze button.Tackling the monster tasks today.Tackling big tasks early on is a healthy and energy replenishing discipline.Put in healthy metrics.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 21min

535 | What We Tell Ourselves

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Top things to coach ourselves on. 0:00Welcome to the chrisliccardo show.The top advice and counsel for well-being.Battling the lies with the truths. 1:39We're all human, and life can be tough.The first question to ask yourself.How am I allowing situations to affect my worth? 3:12Struggling to know one's worth.Your worth is not what man thinks of you.How to set healthy boundaries. 5:09The first thing to do when someone is struggling.The importance of healthy boundaries.How does this apply to you? 7:24Emotionally handcuffed to the situation.Know what your worth is from god.Am I taking on unrealistic expectations of myself? 8:47Unrealistic expectations of others tied to worth and value.Being seen as a father.The struggle of being a father figure. 10:19Treasure being a father figure.Struggling with being seen as a father.Take responsibility and solve the problem. 12:03Start with yourself first.Recognize that it is the other person struggling.Busting it for god and the people he has given me to serve. 14:37Number three, busting it for god.Mission statement, worship god and serving others.What if we’re being selfish? 16:49Selfishness and self-centeredness can lead to self-destructive behavior.A healthy boundary is necessary.You can't afford to ignore these three aspects.Download the healthy vineyard for free.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 23min

534 | What We Tell Married Couples (NLL)

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Introduction to today’s show. 0:00Top three things that Chris tells married couples.Top advice and counsel for couples.Couples tend to wrestle with similar problems. 0:57Couples tend to wrestle with similar problems in situations.The three top common things discussed today.How much do you know about your spouse? 2:48You have to keep learning about your spouse.Plan on learning for the rest of your marriage.Communication is a big struggle. 4:42Communication is a big struggle in a relationship.Ask questions instead of assuming.The fear of sounding stupid in front of his wife.Writing down his wife's desires.Get to know your spouse better. 8:47Spend time learning and getting to know your spouse.Kill as much selfishness as possible.Kill it all at all costs. 10:37Kill it at all costs, chris.Get out of the victim mentality.The more victim mentality, the more you will find yourself. 12:14The more victim mentality, the more selfishness and self-centeredness.Focus on others, not you.Taking time with his wife and family.Taking time to relax and enjoy each other.The importance of self care. 16:01Self-care is good, but it's not the only thing.The third thing.What Is love? Scripturally? 17:40The couple who learn to put god first.Love scripturally is selfless sacrifice.How to gain sacrificial love toward god. 19:11Learn how to serve each other incredibly well.Focus on relationship with god.Couples can't afford to ignore these important instructions.Learn each other's personality styles first.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 25min

533 | What We Tell Business Owners & Leaders

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:What we tell people in top leadership positions. (0:00)Most people’s issues are common. (1:34)Your worth does not come from profit. (3:05)Your worth is based on what you produce. (4:54)How to kill the leadership crazy cycle. (9:21)How to lead others to success. (11:45)What to do after you kill the leadership crazy cycle? (12:49)You have to learn to lean in the direction of personality styles. (16:30)Setting up your team for success with communication. (18:29)The most profound thing you can do to learn a person. (20:22)
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Jul 25, 2023 • 46min

532 | 3 Rules For Leading Effective Meetings

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Why meetings are important to leaders? 0:00Meetings can be fun for some leaders.Meetings are not necessarily evil.Baking is like baking. 2:46Meeting expectations and why meetings stink in some people's minds.The great British bake-off.Meetings have an incredible purpose.Why do meetings suck as a whole, not as a group?How to make your meetings more effective. 6:51The three rules for effective meetings.The first rule is a new mindset.The meeting should always be attached to a strategy or purpose. 9:18The meeting should always be attached to a strategy or purpose.Meetings exist within the mission vision and strategies.There needs to be context and purpose to meetings.The number one purpose of a meeting.Meetings are powerful tools in the tool belt.The number one issue in business.Set the strategy and the purpose. 16:36Rule 2, set the strategy and purpose of the meeting.Define the strategy.Mission, vision, strategy, and goals.The mission is the destination. Vision is the strategy.Who needs to be in the room for a brainstorming session?Strategies for a productive meeting.Leaders are stuck in the leadership crazy cycle. 22:54The leadership crazy cycle.The power of going into meetings with intentionality.Curb your enthusiasm and curb your enthusiasm. 24:52Consistency in high-quality communication is key.Rule three, curb enthusiasm and energy for meetings.Meeting energy and leadership. 28:02The fulfillment of high-quality internal meetings.Why Brian is so enthusiastic about meetings.The one-on-one meeting that excites the person.The purpose of the meeting.Passion for creating quality workbooks for big events.The importance of due diligence in editing.The importance of setting yourself up for success. 36:47Giving feedback to team members is part of setting someone up for success.Meetings are important.Learning from your team members. 38:58Why meetings should exist.The bonus round to the three rules of meetings.The fourth rule, be a vulnerable leader.Hire smart people, not smart people.The importance of getting feedback from your team. 42:55Biggest aha moments in a meeting.The three rules for effective meetings.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 40min

531 | 3 Rules For "Control Freak" Leaders

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Jul 11, 2023 • 45min

530 | 3 Rules To Hedge Against Customer Loss

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Clients' loss and retention. 0:00Client loss and retention, repeat customers, and customer loyalty.Why businesses struggle to keep repeat customers.How to keep repeat customers. 2:02The importance of having repeat customers.The number one reason why people don't have customers.Loyalty from customers even when things go wrong.Understanding the resiliency of the client.Why do leaders struggle to keep repeat customers? 5:23Widespread impact on people's businesses.Companies have a 60-70% chance of selling to existing customers.65% of a company's business comes from existing clients.72% of customers switch to a competitor after one bad experience.Selling to current clients. 8:56The one caveat, keep in mind the stats are averages.The first purchase is a high-end purchase.Things that hold leaders back. 10:40Things that hold leaders back.Mindset is the key to business growth.The lack of care about customer service.Money and greed are more important than service.The importance of customer support. 15:50Dunder Mifflin vs staples and office.The three rules of a real estate agent.Rule one, a strong onboarding process.The first impression is a lasting one.What does it mean to have a good rapport? 19:41Trust is the heart and soul of relationships with clients.The importance of rapport.Treat every experience as a one-off sale.Create walking billboards.The importance of high-quality communication. 24:57The biggest reason why clients bail after onboarding.Rule two is high-quality communication.Unsubscribing from marketing emails, but keeping them coming in.Keeping the quality flowing.Communication is a big part of client retention.One of the biggest issues with retention.Setting expectations for a one-off product. 32:13Disagree with everyone on this podcast episode.Expectation setting even with a one-off product.How to build trust and rapport with one-off products.The importance of being intentional and intentional.Managing client outcomes and expectations. 35:21Rule three, managing client outcomes.Having a strategy for the customer's journey.Investing in education and community.Getting to know the customer and their needs.Managing the outcome and the key deliverables. 39:21Key deliverables instant plan.Managing the outcome to reverse-engineer the process.Three rules to retain clients.The average company loses 23 to 30% of its customers each year.
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Jul 4, 2023 • 25min

529 | Are You Intentional With Relationships?

The podcast discusses the value of relationships over money, highlighting the importance of healthy connections in a fulfilling life. It delves into the regrets people have on their deathbeds, the significance of happiness, and the necessity of setting boundaries in relationships. The episode also touches on the characteristics of toxic relationships and the importance of investing in healthy connections for personal growth.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 22min

528 | The Emotions of Finances

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:How money can tug at our heartstrings. 0:00Unhealthy emotions holding you back from making sound financial decisions.Episode 511 mastering time and money.Bust your butt and make it happen. 2:18Struggling for money in his early years.Money meant a lot to him.Money is just information that gets transferred. 3:57Money is a tool, not an emotional thing.Money is not emotional.The importance of having enough money and having enough stuff. 6:17Gaining money is not a big priority.God is the provider of everything.How do we disconnect from money? 8:17How to disconnect from money.The first situation, panic, panic and bills.What’s ruling you in the area of finances? 10:29The emotional connection to money.Recognize and challenge your belief system.Challenge your existing thought process. 12:22Challenge your existing thought process.Fiercely face your fears.The importance of having a budget. 14:28Get a grip on what comes in and what goes out of your account.Budget, cut emotional spending.How to take your first paycheck and blow it. 16:26Take the first paycheck and blow it.Happiness is a choice, not a choice.The emotional litmus test. 18:05Emotionally handcuffed to every business decision.Examine your emotional attachment to your finances.Be grateful for what you have right now.Money can never make you happy.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 23min

527 | Supporting Others In Their Crisis

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:How can leaders help people in crisis? 2:25How do I empathize with pain I’ve never experienced? 4:45It doesn’t mean you’re a terrible human being. 6:44We all have limits to our struggles. 8:09What if they’re truly addicted? 12:45How to avoid drowning yourself. 14:41You’re not obligated to help someone who’s drowning. 16:41Rescuing the caterpillar. 18:05Pain and suffering and struggle. 19:08

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