Chris Locurto: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach, Life Strategy, Blogger

"We were in a 'life is good, but life isn't great' place.Like everyone walking around, we've been through stuff. We had counselors over the years and learned and healed from it, but not completely....Next-Level Life was between us being 75% healed, and getting to a full understanding, clarity, and a rock-solid foundation for our family."Show notes for Brent & Sarah's story: https://chrislocurto.com/the-game-changing-power-of-good-to-great-rebroadcast/

92% of New Year's resolutions fail...Folks, It’s everywhere. In your Facebook feed, in your email, on the radio, in conversations with people at work and friends…New Year’s Resolutions.https://chrislocurto.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-transforming-your-life-in-2018/67% of American make a New Years Resolution, and 92% of them fail. On today's show, we talk about:*Why 92% of New Year's Resolutions fail*The process to get to real change that lasts*Why you should work harder on yourself than your job*How to spot real change vs. superficial change*The root of real change

Christmas is over, and we just wanted to say...Thank you!!!! I couldn't do what I do without YOU. That goes for all of our clients, friends, and podcast listeners. Without you listening to the podcast, taking action, and seeking growth there would be no 'us.' Here's to you and yours this Christmas season, and a Happy New Year: https://chrislocurto.com/to-you-and-yours-happy-new-year/

When we think of Christmas, everything is so grand...We imagine extravagant light displays, big presents under the tree, feasts of turkey and stuffing…We even think that when it comes to the Christmas Story. We are given this picture of three Wise Men in elaborate costumes, a beautiful stable with fresh straw in a cozy manger, with Mary and Joseph looking rested and beautiful.How we see Christmas is very different from how The Christmas Story actually happened.There is an entire industry that does very well this time of year advertising to us to make Christmas grand. And don’t get me wrong, we have a HUGE tree decorated like crazy in the office, and we LOVE Christmas around here.But the powerful story of Christmas isn’t about that. It’s the opposite.Here's what really happened, and how it changes everything about you. Listen here: https://chrislocurto.com/christmas-special-glory-to-god-in-the-lowest/

The wrong team members can poison your culture…but having the right people in the wrong seats (including leadership) can also unravel your business.https://chrislocurto.com/3-steps-to-develop-and-empower-strong-leaders/How do you spot potential leaders? How do you trust your gut? How do you grow and develop them to excellent leaders? *Symptoms of bad leadership *How we get “bad” or “wrong” leaders in roles *Three action steps to grow and develop the right leaders this week

Words have the power to destroy. Learn how to speak life into people's lives.https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-change-lives-with-your-words-and-the-study-behind-it/Here's how to replace the stress that eats away at happiness and puts knots in your shoulders...with your words.What's the science behind speaking life? Today we talk about how to reverse negativity, speak life into others, pray for others, and make an impact on the people in your life.

What you need to know about Core Values in your business.https://chrislocurto.com/why-your-business-core-values-are-collecting-dust-and-how-to-fix-it/These aren't your 90's-plaque-on-the-wall-collecting-dust Core Values. These are the values that will drive results and make your team successful.Here's what you'll learn from our conversation on the show today: - Why Core Values matter in your business - How NOT making decisions from Core Values hurts your team, and clients - How to clear the 'fog' from your team and get to clear decision-making by utilizing Core Values - How Core Values get results - Your Core Values action steps  [skip to 37:00 for what you can do this week]

Our guest today, Michael Bungay Stanier, is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, best known for their coaching programs that help time-crunched managers coach in 10 minutes or less. He has written a number of books and is best known for his book, Do More Great Work.https://chrislocurto.com/7-questions-to-change-the-way-you-lead-forever-with-michael-stanier/Here's what you'll learn from our conversation on the show today: - 8 secrets to asking a question well - The AWE question that separates good listeners from terrible listeners - Your TERA Quotient: connection between neuroscience and leadership - The 5 essential components to build new, effective habits - The coaching habit to say less, ask more, and change the way you lead

What causes people, and your team to start falling apart?chrislocurto.com/when-your-team-s…s-to-fall-apart/Here's what you'll discover:- What causes teams to fall apart...- Why your team needs a Vision- How to communicate your company's Vision- How to inject passion into your teamWe've launched Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event!! See what the excitement is about and...GET $200 OFF YOUR TICKETS >> bit.ly/2zz2teS

Make the right calls as a leader. https://chrislocurto.com/3-days-to-your-best-leadership-and-strongest-team/Here's what you'll discover, how to: - Create a killer compensation plan - Optimize every role to create revenue for your business - Build a stronger team - Empower your team's best performance - Get your team bought in to what the business is doing - Have confidence in growing and developing leaders inside your team, and leading your team to their highest capacityWe've launched Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event!! See what the excitement is about and...GET $200 OFF YOUR TICKETS (only for 3 weeks) http://bit.ly/2yDvqGRGet the Leadership Roadmap to build a stronger team, empower their best performance, and lead with confidence: http://bit.ly/2yDvqGR

You've heard me say it... "it's your job to make your team successful..."Well, how do you do that? How do you know you’re doing the right things as a leader?https://chrislocurto.com/how-to-build-your-leadership-roadmap/Today we're talking about the leadership roadmap to get you there…the tactics we teach our Next-Level Mastermind clients. The processes that grow revenue, get entire teams bought into the business’ mission, and duplicate you as a leader so you’re not bogged down in tasks that don’t belong to you.It's your leadership roadmap. 1. Build a stronger team - get the right people in, wrong people out, structure your team correctly, and build in accountability 2. Empower your team for their best performance 3. Lead with confidence in a plan, and the tools you need to raise up leaders and duplicate yourselfThis is the content and plan that moves the needle in business, that changes leadership, that creates the success stories, and gives you complete confidence in your leadership....we're also makin

People weigh in on this topic in everyday conversation, and so many conclude people can’t… To grow, to have a stronger life, change must happen. It is absolutely up to you to change yourself if you want a better, stronger life.It’s not easy. Getting great perspective on life isn’t easy either.So many friends and family member have well meaning advice…but true perspective is what allows people to change. It is what brings freedom. Here’s how to gain phenomenal perspective on challenges in life, and learn what is keeping you from her authentic self.Show notes here: https://chrislocurto.com/encore-episode-a-huge-life-change-takes-perspective-not-magic/

Find direction, and what you were created to do.First, there are some things you need to ask, perspective you need to gain. It’s important to look at what molds who you are.Here's what you'll discover on today's episode: - The questions to ask to find direction - Why passion can be misleading... - How to answer the question: What is your calling? - What does God call us to? - How to use your calling - Actions to find direction

If your self-perception is wrong or distorted, your efforts and decisions will be misguided...Here are 5 steps to leading yourself better starting this week: https://chrislocurto.com/5-critical-steps-to-lead-yourself-better/

Will you create it, or suffer in it?Let’s talk about one of the most frustrating things in business. It's something that drains productivity, creates turnover, and sets the tone for everything you do in your business...Culture.Everyone comes into your culture with a culture. They bring their previous culture in the door with them, and carry it around the office.Here are the first three steps to take to Create a Culture of Champions https://chrislocurto.com/creating-a-culture-of-champions-podcast/

Who we think we are, and our ability to handle relationships and life, are shaped by what we believe, emotion health, and past experiences;…experiences that literally create cellular memories on our DNA.Learn what’s impacting your DNA: http://chrislocurto.com/how-your-root-system-shapes-your-dna/

Discover your next steps and goals, how-to leading in difficult situations, and budget…http://chrislocurto.com/askchris-the-right-leadership-questions-your-next-steps-and-budgeting/Today we're answering your questions. Here's what we cover: - What to ask to determine your "next-level" direction - How to lead when team members don't hit deadlines - The question you should ask everyday at your office door - The critical questions leaders omit when dealing with tough situations - How you to utilize your talents and gifts to the fullest - What going to God for direction looks like - Budgeting!

How to handle pressure, nerves, negative self talk, and your mental state in high-pressure moments. http://chrislocurto.com/peak-mental-performance-when-youre-under-pressure/

Narrow the gap between how good you are and how good you want to be.The roadside is littered with companies who were the dominant players...The only thing harder than becoming the best at what you do, is becoming the  best and continuing to get better.Learn the process for you to improve yourself and your performance regardless of how good you were.On this episode, you will discover: - The process to make your best, better - How our minds think backwards, and hold us back from possibility - The Potential Matrix - How to leave less on the table in your goal setting - The Pygmalion effect, and why it matters to leaders and people seeking to grow - Why highly successful people are more often disappointed - Where long-term agendas can hold back your growth - Why confidence can't based on adequacy, and the kind of confidence that bring growth - Why a lack of critical thinking is a rising trend in the U.S.

Today we are talking about what holds us back from health...what keeps us from being healthy, thriving people. It's easy to see blatant destructive behaviors, hard to see our own subtle ones...http://chrislocurto.com/the-6-subtle-self-destructive-behaviors-we-miss-everyday/