The Chris LoCurto Show

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 actual possibility?What are the things that are holding you back from setting appropriate boundaries, redeeming lost space in your routine, and saying “no” to the things that are neither healthy nor productive?Follow these three rules for eliminating distractions!

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 that continuously trips them up in the present is being nagged (or better said, plagued) by their past. So, how do you get past it?Follow these three rules for leaving your past behind you!

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, usually citing a few specific reasons:I find it hard to trust othersI want the job done “right”I have other prioritiesHave you ever felt that way? You’re certainly not alone.Regardless of why leaders struggle to delegate, it is something that can be mitigated. Learning to trust others, as well as spending time investing in proper training, are a good start. But what can you do to make sure you’re a top-level delegator? Follow these three rules for successful delegation!

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 possible that some of what we’re thinking, feeling, and even suffering at times could be a little bit off-base or even irrational? How would we even know? I mean, have you ever wondered:- How can you make sense of what your feelings are telling you? - How can you know which feelings to respond to or to ignore?- And how can you know what a level-headed response is?On today’s show, the difference between rational and irrational thinking: where reason and logic intersect with fear, emotion, and imagination.

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 that we’re given each day. We’re going to talk about prioritization, organization, and the one thing that most leaders forget. Here’s a hint of what that third point is about: every business, regardless of what it does, is in the “people business”. Today, you’re going to learn how to give priority, organize, and serve people as you lead yourself and your business through the complexity!

461 | Dealing With Dishonesty & Deceit by Chris LoCurto

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 focus on the person of the leader often missing among leadership seminars and training?The greatest leverage to grow your company is learning to effectively lead people and all the things that we teach there. – Joel Fortner, VP of Leadership DevelopmentIn today’s episode, we tackle how leaders need to learn to lead themselves before others!

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 dictate our surface level responses, and how to escape its paralyzing effects.

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 three ways we discuss today center on the self. It’s about how we think about our own capacity and how easily we can be fooled into thinking “we’ve got this” when we really don’t. There are some bad habits that we all curate that can inevitably lead us astray. Not knowing yourself, as a leader, is probably the greatest limiting factor you will face. Remember, you can be your greatest enemy, but also your greatest friend.So, don’t miss this episode!

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 fear present. Every leader knows that having difficult, but necessary, conversations is a complicated task. When you consider how much is going on at once it can be a daunting task to have that talk.There’s fear - first and foremostThere’s risk - of things going badlyThere’s discomfort - it feels like conflictThere’s pride - especially with big personalitiesAnd lots of emotions - things can get out of controlThings can get complicated quickly. But what can you do about it? How can you prepare for it? That’s what Aaron West and I sat down to discover on today’s episode!