The Chris LoCurto Show

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 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, but rather being genuine about your struggles and failures. Vulnerability can be a powerful tool in leadership when used correctly.Building Trust Through VulnerabilityTrust is foundational. Leaders often claim to trust their teams, but real trust is shown when you're willing to share your biggest mistakes and uncertainties. This transparency can build a stronger, more resilient team.Examples from ExperienceChris shares stories of leaders and team members who struggled with being vulnerable, highlighting how acknowledging their failures led to stronger team dynamics and better outcomes.The Misconceptions of VulnerabilityMany fear that showing vulnerability will make them appear weak or incompetent. In reality, it's only seen as a weakness by those who are weak themselves. True strength lies in being open and honest.Creating a Culture of TrustWhen leaders are vulnerable, it encourages team members to do the same. This openness can lead to better communication, increased trust, and more collaborative problem-solving.Practical Steps for Cultivating VulnerabilityStart with self-awareness and acknowledging your own areas for improvement. Promote open communication and create a supportive network that values vulnerability.Encouraging Team VulnerabilityLead by example. Share your own failures and struggles to create an environment where team members feel safe to do the same. This can improve team cohesion and productivity.Embracing Failure as a Learning OpportunityShift the narrative around failure. Celebrate when team members learn from their mistakes and turn failures into successes. This fosters a culture where risk-taking and innovation are encouraged.Celebrating Small WinsRecognize and celebrate small achievements to reinforce a positive and supportive team culture. This encourages continued effort and growth.Embrace vulnerability as a core element of authentic leadership. Use it to foster stronger team dynamics, drive business growth, and enhance personal and professional development. By leading with vulnerability, you’ll build a more resilient and connected team.Tune in to hear more about how embracing vulnerability can transform your leadership and your team. Take this information, change your leadership, change your business, change your life, and join us on the next episode of the Chris LoCurto Show.Got any questions, struggles, or doubts? Email us at podcast@chrislocurto.com - we check that email daily!Additional Resources:414 | Fostering Unity: Both at Home and at Work

Leadership isolation and its impact on health. 0:00Joel Fortner discusses the isolation and loneliness experienced by small business owners, particularly CEOs and presidents.Leadership isolation and its impact on performance. 1:58Joel 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-makingJoel Fortner acknowledges the common experience of feeling uneasy as a CEO, citing Shakespeare's "uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" phraseThe weight of leadership and responsibility in small business ownership. 7:32Joel Fortner emphasizes the difficulty of letting employees go as a leader, while also acknowledging the importance of maintaining profitability in a business.Leadership challenges and isolation. 10:20Joel Fortner discusses the weight of leadership, feeling responsible for people and their jobs, and the pressure to communicate and lead effectively.Joel Fortner highlights the isolation of CEOs and leaders, feeling like they are the only ones who know certain sensitive information and struggling with delegation and control issues.Joel Fortner feels alone in his responsibilities as a business owner,Leadership stress and finding balance. 15:36He acknowledges the need for a healthy perspective on stress and the importance of having someone in his life who understands the challenges of leadership.Leadership isolation and its impact on mental health. 18:21Joel Fortner discusses the challenges of being a leader or owner, including feeling isolated and struggling to form real friendships and deep relationships.Joel Fortner shares his experience of feeling disconnected from his team and struggling with tough conversations and culture problems.Isolation can negatively impact mental health, leading to loneliness and unhealthy relationships.Managing stress and uncertainty in business and personal life. 23:40Joel Fortner discusses the challenges of living with uncertainty in business and personal life, citing examples from history and his own experiences.Uncertainty can lead to fear and stress, but learning to manage it through information and decision-making can help reduce its impact.Anxiety and panic attacks in various life situations. 29:23Joel Fortner experienced anxiety attacks while working as a restaurant server, feeling overwhelmed and unable to think or make decisions.Anxiety can be subtle and easy to overlook, like a car engine running without oil, grinding and causing damage without noticeable symptoms.Mental health and leadership in small businesses. 31:50Joel Fortner discusses common mental health issues among CEOs and small business owners, including depression and questioning decision-making abilities.Fortner highlights the impact of these issues on personal and professional life, including conflict and arguments at home, and uncertainty about prioritizing correctly.Joel Fortner emphasizes the importance of having a supportive network of people in one's life, particularly as a CEO or leader, to help navigate business and personal challenges.He suggests having regular leadership team meetings to discuss issues, gain perspective, and improve communication.Building a united leadership team through communication and collaboration. 38:33Joel Fortner suggests coaching each other to make better decisions and communicate more effectively as a team.Joel Fortner emphasizes the importance of building personal relationships among leadership team members to foster trust and unity within the company.Overcoming fear and isolation for small business CEOs. 41:40Joel Fortner explains how mastermind groups can provide support and accountability for small business CEOs and owners.A key leader within a business called upon Joel Fortner's company to facilitate their own mastermind group, demonstrating the value of having a neutral third party in the group.Joel Fortner discusses the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and fears to succeed in business, citing his own experiences as a CEO and entrepreneur.He emphasizes the need to battle one's own ego and pride to connect with others and find success, rather than isolating oneself due to fear of failure or vulnerability.Overcoming isolation in leadership and business growth. 46:55Joel Fortner highlights the transformative impact of community and coaching on leadership confidence, decision-making, and mental health.Joel Fortner emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health and seeking help when needed to achieve personal and professional growth.Joel Fortner encourages listeners to take a step towards improving their leadership skills by connecting with resources and a community.

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 this cycle, leading to a lack of accountability and dependencies on leaders.Chris LoCurto highlights the costs of not delegating effectively, including lost trust and loyalty from team members and missed opportunities for innovation.He emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks to team members to tap into their diverse perspectives and ideas, leading to more creative problem solving and critical thinking within the organization.Team dynamics and performance. 9:08Chris LoCurto: Poor communication leads to team dynamics and performance issues.Leaders may be overpaying for tasks due to lack of training and resource misallocation.Why leaders take on too much work themselves. 13:09Chris LoCurto identifies perfectionism as a common trap leaders fall into, compromising their ability to focus on higher-level tasks.Chris LoCurto: Leaders who doubt team's abilities may take over tasks themselves, hindering delegation and growth.Fear of confrontation and lack of trust in team's skills can lead to leaders taking back delegated tasks, perpetuating the cycle of silent overload.Leadership, training, and decision-making. 17:25Chris LoCurto believes leaders should focus on raising the talent, skill levels, and competency of their teams, rather than carrying the ball themselves.He recognizes that time management challenges can lead to leaders doing tasks themselves instead of training others, but prioritizes teaching and growing his leadership team for the long-term.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of decision-making skills in team members, even if a task is not repeatable.Lack of training and insufficient processes are common issues in first-time strapline projects, leading to a lack of confidence in team members' abilities.Common traps leaders fall into and how to avoid them. 21:54Chris LoCurto highlights poor communication skills as a reason leaders get stuck in the "trap" of taking back tasks from others.Habitual behavior and lack of delegation skills also contribute to this issue, leading to ineffective leadership.Chris LoCurto aims to delegate tasks effectively to free up time for leading leaders, not doing tasks.Fear of being less important can prevent leaders from transferring responsibility to team members, leading to a cycle of overload and decreased effectiveness.Chris LoCurto identifies Joel Fortner's leadership potential and takes proactive steps to prevent him from getting stuck in the "leadership Crazy Cycle."Leadership development and overcoming common challenges. 29:16Leaders struggle with open communication and trust issues, but it doesn't have to be that way.Chris LoCurto encourages leaders to have open and honest communication with their team to identify the reasons why tasks are not being completed on time.He emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations and providing training and resources to empower team members to achieve their goals.Leadership styles and strategies for success. 33:46Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of feedback and self-reflection for effective leadership.Celebrate wins and learn from failures to create a culture of growth and recognition.Chris LoCurto shares insights on breaking the silent overload cycle in leadership.

Use 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 fears that he couldn't remember what he prayed.He vowed to take every opportunity to pray in public after that experience, to avoid being self-focused and to truly pray for those who need it.Self-limiting beliefs and how they hold us back. 6:02Chris LoCurto discusses personal ceilings and how self-doubt and fear hold people back.Limiting beliefs and assumptions hold individuals back from achieving their goals.Chris LoCurto: Lies and limiting beliefs hinder progress, keep you on sidelines.Overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs. 12:00Chris LoCurto shares a profound piece of advice from Olympic skier Michaela Schifrin: "look at every race as a practice for the next race."LoCurto emphasizes the importance of adopting a growth mindset, rather than a fixed mindset, in order to grow and develop.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of awareness and acknowledgement in overcoming negative deposits and lies in one's brain.He provides practical steps to identify and challenge these negative thoughts, including taking one's thoughts captive and plugging in truth.Recognizing and overcoming negative self-talk. 17:25Chris LoCurto examines self-limiting beliefs, uncovers reasons behind them, and challenges them with truths.Chris LoCurto shares his personal struggle with negative self-talk and the impact it had on his relationships.He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging these lies with the truth, and finding people and processes to help overcome them.Self-worth and negative self-talk. 22:08Chris LoCurto: Understands worth to a great spouse is not defined by past struggles or expectations, but by current self-awareness and inner qualities.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of meditating on truths about oneself and focusing on God's perspective to overcome negative self-talk and lies.He suggests practicing The Artist's Way book by Julia Cameron to promote creativity and aesthetic value system.Journaling, goal-setting, and seeking feedback for personal growth. 26:46Journaling can help you track your progress and notice patterns in your thinking, including negative thoughts and fears.Writing down your achievements and positive thoughts can help you overcome limitations and see your growth.Set realistic goals that build confidence and change self-perception, making small, achievable progress with a timeline.Seek feedback from healthy people who provide constructive criticism without ulterior motives.Overcoming negative self-talk and seeking help. 31:33Chris LoCurto seeks quality feedback from trusted friends and mentors to change his negative self-talk.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude to shift focus away from negativity and towards blessings in life.He also recommends seeking professional help for deeply ingrained negative self-talk that leads to anxiety or depression.Overcoming fear and self-doubt. 35:53Chris LoCurto reflects on his journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse and setting healthy boundaries, acknowledging small victories along the way.He emphasizes the importance of patience, practice, and celebrating small wins in the process of change.Lena Hall overcame her fear of speaking in front of people by acknowledging and battling her self-doubt, recognizing the lies she told herself, and delivering a powerful lesson on fear at a leadership event.Hall's vulnerability and transparency on stage helped attendees relate to her lesson and overcome their own fears, despite her initial belief that she couldn't get up there and deliver a good message.Overcoming fears and patterns of anxiety and negative self-talk. 41:08Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of gaining clarity on the root causes of negative patterns and struggles in order to achieve great change in one's life.He encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards personal growth and development by striving to learn and apply the information provided in his resources.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for business owners, citing its ability to simplify challenges and transform businesses.He invites listeners to attend the next Level Leadership Live event in Franklin, Tennessee, to dive deeper into this topic and transform their businesses.

Use 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 note-taking and input.Active listening and its benefits in leadership. 5:28Chris LoCurto observes that leaders often tune out during team discussions, instead of actively listening and helping solve problems.He emphasizes the importance of collective intelligence and encourages leaders to share their perspectives to find solutions.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of teaching active listening to team members, as it leads to better communication, increased empathy, and improved team morale.Active listening boosts team morale and confidence by showing that leaders value and appreciate their team members' input, leading to a more collaborative and productive work environment.The importance of leader input and feedback for team success. 10:25Leaders who prioritize leading and guiding their team members boost morale and show interest in their work.Leaders who provide input to team members can boost morale, confidence, and productivity.Leadership, delegation, and team member value. 14:05Chris LoCurto encourages team members to ask for input when struggling, offering a non-judgmental approach to help them feel more secure in their abilities.Insecure team members may decline input, but Chris still provides it, treating them with dignity and giving them the opportunity to accept or decline.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of leading people well by boosting their confidence, removing insecurities, and delegating tasks properly to empower team members.Effective delegation makes people feel trusted and valued, leading to increased productivity and a more positive work environment.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of feeling valued and trusted by leaders to increase productivity and ownership among team members.He believes that valuing team members and giving them responsibility leads to buy-in and ownership, which is crucial for success.Effective communication in leadership. 21:28Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of open communication in leadership.Leader's clear communication fosters team member communication, shapes culture.Creating a culture of open communication in a team. 25:34Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication within a team, where members feel comfortable sharing concerns and ideas without fear of retribution.He provides tips for leaders to create a culture where sharing concerns is encouraged, such as responding healthily to feedback, treating team members with dignity, and avoiding defensiveness or controlling behavior.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of sharing concerns in team meetings, but warns against gossip and unimportant topics that can derail conversations.He encourages team members to be specific about their concerns and to share them directly with him personally, rather than in team meetings.The benefits of intentional leadership growth through practice. 30:36Leadership growth through practice and seat time.Intentional leadership growth through practice leads to easier, more comfortable leading.Intentional leadership and personal growth. 34:14Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of personal development and growth as a leader, and encourages listeners to view meetings as opportunities for practice and improvement.He shares a story about Michaela Schifrin, a skier he admires, who approached races with a mindset of treating each one as a practice race, leading to better performance and success.Chris LoCurto highlights five benefits of intentional leadership: teaching active listening, boosting team morale, delegation, open communication, and personal development.Self-awareness is a secret weapon for small business owners, making everyday challenges simpler and less stressful.

Use 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 excel in their roles.He emphasizes the importance of recognizing when leaders are stuck in doing too many tasks and not focusing on training and developing their team members.Hiring and training employees. 4:52Chris LoCurto shares a common scenario where a boss assumes an employee can do a job and then finds out they're doing it differently, leading to frustration and potential termination.LoCurto suggests training the employee instead of letting them go, emphasizing the importance of understanding their capacity to learn and do the job well.Ignoring training can lead to long-term mental and emotional stress for leaders, affecting their personal morale and team's morale.The importance of training and hiring processes. 9:36Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of addressing subpar performance in a team, as it can lead to frustration, loss of morale, and decreased productivity, ultimately impacting business success.He suggests either training the team member to improve their skills or replacing them with someone who can do the job well, as ignoring the issue can have long-term negative consequences.Chris LoCurto highlights a study showing that nearly 60% of employees lack workplace training, and many skills are self-taught.He emphasizes the importance of improving the interview process to test skills and hiring someone even if they lack all the necessary skills, but still need someone in the role.Work ethic and training in the workplace. 14:37Chris LoCurto highlights the disconnect between employees' expectations of training and the reality of on-the-job learning.Millennials prioritize workplace learning and development, while Gen Xers may have a different perspective on parenting and work ethic.Parents play a crucial role in teaching skills to children, shaping their work ethic and future success.Workplace training and development. 19:04Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of providing employees with development opportunities to reach their full potential.74% of workers are willing to learn new skills or retrain to remain employable, while 26% do not want to learn.Chris LoCurto acknowledges that there is no perfect moment for training and must create it instead, being intentional about scheduling time and wedging it into the calendar.Chris LoCurto is honest and open with his team about his personal busyness, asking for their patience and sharing his efforts to overcome the leadership Crazy Cycle.Leadership strategies for success. 24:05Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting aside uninterrupted time for training and leading others, as constant interruptions can undermine momentum and communication.He encourages leaders to be intentional and hold themselves accountable for following through on their commitments, rather than relying on good feelings or self-motivation alone.Chris LoCurto encourages leaders to ask "stretch questions" to help their team members grow, such as "Who needs me to help them grow?" and "What needs to change to avoid repeating the same situation 30 days later?"Chris LoCurto explains why leaders must prioritize self-care to avoid burnout and lead effectively.Setting clear deadlines and communication for team success. 30:20Joel Fortner and Chris LoCurto discuss common leadership challenges and offer solutions, such as the Key Leaders Program, to help leaders overcome these challenges.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting clear deadlines and being intentional about them to avoid procrastination and ensure important tasks are completed on time.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting clear deadlines and driving communication to specifics to ensure team members understand their tasks and can accomplish them.LoCurto encourages leaders to think through the process and negotiate with team members to make decisions that set them up for success.He stresses the need to cover all aspects of a project, including administrative tasks, to avoid overcommitting and ensure deadlines are met.Leadership training and self-awareness. 35:45Chris LoCurto has spent decades training his leadership team to avoid the "leadership Crazy Cycle" through regular training and development.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of training and leadership development for personal and team growth.He encourages leaders to be intentional about setting aside time for training, acknowledging their limitations, and finding outside help when needed.Chris LoCurto: Self-awareness transforms businesses, simplifies leadership challenges.

Use 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 clients than one can handle, leading to poor service and lost clients.Chris LoCurto suggests setting clear goals that are attainable and reverse engineering the steps needed to achieve them.He uses the example of going to the beach to illustrate the process of planning and preparation required to reach a desired destination.Setting clear goals and prioritizing tasks. 7:23Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and measuring progress towards them in business.He provides an example of how to break down a large goal into smaller, measurable steps to achieve success.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of differentiating between urgent and important tasks, and prioritizing the latter to move businesses and goals forward.He highlights how people often get sidetracked by urgent but not important tasks, such as checking emails, and how this can hinder progress on important tasks.Prioritizing tasks and delegating effectively. 12:01Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of prioritizing daily tasks to align with long-term goals, and delegating effectively to free up time for high-impact tasks.He encourages leaders and business owners to identify tasks that should not be their focus and delegate them to others, allowing them to focus on high-priority tasks that align with their goals.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks to free up time for higher-level leadership responsibilities.He encourages leaders to identify tasks that are not worth their pay rate and delegate them to others, allowing them to focus on more impactful tasks.Proper delegation for business growth. 17:59Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of proper delegation, involving training and coaching the person being delegated to, rather than simply handing them a task and checking in frequently.He acknowledges that delegation can add more work to his plate in the short term, but it's necessary to free up time for more important tasks and build a business.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of empowering team members through proper delegation, allowing them to provide input and suggest improvements without reinventing the wheel.He encourages leaders to trust their team members and give them the freedom to question the process, while still maintaining oversight and input to ensure success.Adapting to changing situations and goals. 23:27Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of embracing flexibility in goal setting and adapting to changing situations.He encourages listeners to reprioritize and make changes to their strategy when unexpected events occur.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of adapting to new information and changing course when necessary, rather than pushing forward on a goal that's not working out.He advises against being afraid to lose pride or ego in order to make adjustments and fix things that aren't working, rather than continuing to push forward on a failing goal.Effective goal setting and prioritization in business. 28:29Chris LoCurto discusses common barriers to effective prioritization in business.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of understanding capacity when setting goals, as it helps avoid overcommitting resources and ensures success.He encourages businesses to assess their available resources, such as team, money, cash flow, and tools, to determine what can be utilized to accomplish new goals.Growth limits and prioritization in business. 33:05Chris LoCurto warns against growing a business beyond its capacity, citing financial and resource issues.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and not overcommitting, while avoiding the fear of missing out (FOMO) in business.Prioritizing tasks and setting goals for small business success. 36:15Focus on doing well what you're doing now, rather than adding new things without excellence.Don't let perfectionism hinder prioritization and progress.Self-awareness can transform your business and make life easier.

Use 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 through her thoughts of looking stupid and not being good enough.Chris LoCurto describes his daughter's growth in confidence after facing and overcoming fears, such as jumping off a stump and confronting a rooster that used to scare her.LoCurto encourages his daughter to face her fears and believes in her ability to overcome them, as seen in her progression from fearful to confident.Facing challenges and overcoming negative self-talk. 7:16Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to face their fears and challenges, rather than allowing them to control their thoughts and actions.He suggests breaking down problems into smaller, manageable steps to achieve success, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the task at hand.Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to ask for help when facing problems, rather than resorting to negative self-talk.He suggests breaking down challenges into manageable steps and seeking perspective from others to gain confidence in tackling them.Embracing failure and learning from mistakes. 12:32Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity, rather than fearing it.He encourages listeners to focus on the opinions of healthy people, rather than worrying about unhealthy people's opinions.Chris LoCurto encourages his daughter to face her fears and learn from failure, rather than internalizing negative messages from others.He models a supportive and non-judgmental approach to failure, emphasizing the importance of getting back up and trying again.Building resilience and overcoming failure. 17:41Chris LoCurto encourages facing failures with a growth mindset, learning from them, and moving forward.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of high-quality communication in personal and professional relationships.He advocates for building resilience in individuals who have experienced trauma, using a seesaw diagram to illustrate the concept.Resilience and handling negative situations. 21:58Chris LoCurto explains the concept of resilience, using a visual of a fulcrum and a box.He emphasizes the importance of being able to bounce back from negative situations, rather than being weighed down by them.Chris LoCurto shares his approach to handling stress, which involves turning to God in prayer and being realistic about the situation.He emphasizes the importance of taking action after praying, rather than just sitting as a victim.Managing negative situations and embracing change. 27:49Chris LoCurto assesses the situation and determines the level of negativity, finding that it's often worse than initially thought.He emphasizes the importance of taking action and not procrastinating, as it helps shift the focus away from the negative and towards solving the problem.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of negative events and encourages listeners to practice solving problems to become more resilient.He advises against resisting change and uncertainty, instead embracing them as opportunities for growth and development.Embracing change and building resilience. 32:30Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to embrace change and work through it, rather than resisting it and facing conflict.By gaining perspective and processing through change, individuals can discover how to handle it and move forward in a positive direction.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations for the new year, acknowledging that change is inevitable and preparing for it can make life easier.He suggests identifying areas where change is likely to occur, such as workplace conflicts or client drop-off, and developing strategies to handle those situations with resilience and perspective.Developing new thinking habits and long-term vision. 39:04Chris LoCurto recommends starting the day with a positive habit, such as prayer or journaling, to clear the mind and face challenges in a better way.He suggests listing out daily actions to overcome lies and negative thought patterns, and doing them multiple times a day to create a force of habit.Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to set long-term vision for personal growth and overcoming limiting beliefs.He emphasizes the importance of daily implementation and goal-setting to achieve next-level success.Overcoming fear and self-awareness for better leadership. 43:31Chris LoCurto overcame fear by facing it head-on and gradually becoming more comfortable in uncomfortable situations.Chris LoCurto encourages self-awareness to simplify business challenges.

Use 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 patterns and hinder personal growth.He emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's mindset and focusing on positive thoughts to achieve success and fulfillment.Chris LoCurto believes that self-worth and self-respect are more important than self-esteem, which he sees as a false reality created to make people feel good about themselves despite their bad choices.He argues that recognizing and addressing the consequences of one's actions is essential for personal growth and change, rather than simply convincing oneself that everything is okay.Cultivating a positive mindset through gratitude and affirmations. 9:56Chris LoCurto expresses frustration with job search, acknowledges negative thought patterns, and seeks to adopt a more positive mindset.Chris recognizes the need to be realistic about job qualifications and budgeting, and is willing to make changes to achieve his goals.Gratitude is key to a positive mindset, as it helps shift focus from self-centeredness to solution-oriented thinking.Gratitude and comparison in life. 14:07Chris LoCurto expresses gratitude for God's blessings, including provision, beauty, and time with loved ones.He encourages listeners to be thankful for their roof over their head and recognize how better off they are than many in the world.Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others and focus on being the best version of themselves.Recognizing God's blessings and forgiving others. 18:40God uses difficult situations to grow us, so be grateful for them.Chris LoCurto shares how he learned to pray for those who are sinning against him in the moment, rather than dwelling on past forgiveness.He realized that forgiving others is essential to asking God to forgive him of his own sins.Finding gratitude in difficult situations. 23:54Chris LoCurto seeks understanding and gratitude in the midst of difficult situation.David expresses gratitude to God despite being pursued by a large army, highlighting the importance of gratitude in maintaining a positive mindset.David starts small by thanking God for simple things like birds chirping and the roof over his head, demonstrating the power of starting small in practicing gratitude.Prayer and self-reflection. 28:56Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to prioritize praying for others before themselves, focusing on gratitude and spiritual growth.He emphasizes the importance of praying for others' well-being, sinning against them, and creating a stronger relationship with God.Identify and challenge negative self-talk to improve thinking and well-being.Self-limiting beliefs and their impact on success. 33:33Chris LoCurto explains that people often lie to themselves, telling themselves they're not good enough or won't be successful, and that these lies can be challenged by discovering the underlying reasons for these beliefs.By asking oneself "Why am I telling myself that?" and "Is that truth or a lie?", individuals can begin to take control of their thought patterns and understand the narratives that are driving their beliefs.Chris LoCurto challenges the idea that success is measured by how much money one makes, arguing that God values relationships over wealth.He emphasizes that a person's worth is not based on their financial success, but rather on their productivity and how they impact others.Work-life balance and self-awareness for personal growth. 39:03Adults wish they had spent more time with their parents, not that their parents worked less.Chris LoCurto challenges the idea that more money or possessions equal worthiness, emphasizing that true worth comes from God's perspective.He encourages listeners to break down negative self-talk by reframing lies into truths, citing examples from his own life and the lives of others who have found this technique powerful.Chris LoCurto shares insights on self-awareness and its transformative power for businesses and personal growth.

Use 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 own worth and value, often manifesting in enabling behaviors towards others.Codependent individuals feel the need to constantly check in with others' emotions and avoid conflict, as it brings painful results.Codependency and its psychological causes. 5:29Codependent relationships often involve lack of healthy boundaries and excessive empathy for the abuser.Chris LoCurto struggles with the idea of codependency being solely biological, while acknowledging the potential role of emotions and choices.Chris LoCurto believes codependency is psychological, stemming from childhood experiences and trained behaviors.Codependency and its psychological effects. 11:49Chris LoCurto recognizes psychological roots of codependency, prioritizes setting healthy boundaries.Chris LoCurto warns against misdiagnosing codependency, emphasizing the importance of identifying genuine symptoms and seeking help for legitimate situations.He highlights common symptoms of codependency, including fear of abandonment, apologizing for others' actions, and a need for constant validation, and encourages listeners to address these issues in their lives.Codependency and its signs in relationships. 17:29Codependency often involves a fear of abandonment and lack of personal identity, with individuals prioritizing others' worth over their own.Chris LoCurto highlights the signs of codependency in a relationship, including putting others on pedestals and neglecting one's own needs.He notes that personality styles such as high I and high S can be more prone to codependency, particularly those who struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries.Toxic relationships and self-awareness. 22:55Toxic codependency arises when selfless sacrifices are made for someone who doesn't reciprocate.Anxiety and guilt are immense for codependent individuals, with a lifetime of shame and guilt ingrained through conditioning.Chris LoCurto: Loss of self, authenticity, and identity recovery requires self-awareness and introspection.Self-awareness and worthiness in Christian context. 28:30Self-awareness is key to personal growth, but many struggle with it due to past teachings or beliefs.Clarity on personal struggles and emotions is key to change.God values and loves women equally, despite societal norms.Codependency, boundaries, and self-awareness. 35:14Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries in personal relationships.Find a coach or guide to help you overcome codependency and set healthy boundaries.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and prioritizing well-being in personal relationships and spiritual growth.