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

Today is a special day on the show, because we have not only one, but two special guests joining us. Justin and Elana Epple are joining us today to talk about life, family, and their story. We wanted to bring them on and talk about their story, what's changed in their marriage, in their communication, and in their lives. Here's there story, and what changed...

There might be a simple answer to one of your most frustrating challenges…Today is all about your questions on communication, and personality style. Sometimes communicating with team members or leaders can leave you frustrated, with little information, or just plain scratching your head...communication is a challenge.High-levels of quality communication is the key to winning.We all bring our own personality styles, training, and habits to the table, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, team communication can be a total mess some days!Show notes here >> http://chrislocurto.com/start-communicating-better-today/So today we're answering your questions on communication. Here's what we cover: - How to communicate with a "High D" personality style - How each personality styles processes information, and what it means for your communication - How to pick up on others' personality styles to communicate effectively - Dealing with personality styles that are opposite from yours - How to lean in other's direction for high-qu

"Finding money in the business is the easy part......it was a lightbulb moment for me, the things that were limiting our company were cultural things, interactive things."On today's show: - What is your vision for your business? Is it complete? Is it clear? - What's limiting your business? (hint: it's not revenue) - The subconscious fear-based decision-making process - Understanding your leadership team's Values - Raising up leaders in your business - Creating incredible culture in your business that's DNA

Key Results Areas are all about increasing productivity on your team.A KRA (Key Results Areas) is a list of the most important tasks you do everyday to win. It’s a job description on steroids.Download 3 Sample KRAs here >> http://chrislocurto.com/why-you-and-your-team-need-kras-key-results-areas/In this episode we answer your KRA questions, and give you even more clarity on how they shape productivity and your business. Here's what you'll learn: - KRA Overview - What should NOT be on a KRA - The difference between a job description and a KRA - Who should be writing and editing KRAs - How to fill "communication holes" in hiring - KRAs for Business Owners/Presidents - Tactical steps to align weekly work with your KRA...

How to craft the right questions to find qualified applicants in the hiring process. Welcome to Part II! We reached out to you folks a few weeks ago on Facebook and asked for your biggest questions and struggles in the hiring process...Here's what you'll learn: - How to craft interview questions to get qualified applicants - The right questions to get past the candidate's "presentation" mode - How to see character in an interview - The leadership steps to take before the interviewShow notes here >> http://chrislocurto.com/why-mis-hires-slip-under-your-radar-and-the-hiring-process-to-spot-them-part-ii/

Your top questions in the hiring process, answered. We reached out to you folks a few weeks ago on Facebook and asked for your biggest questions and struggles in the hiring process...Our VP of Operations and I have answers for you. Here's what you'll learn: - How to avoid "mis-hires" - What you need to evaluate BEFORE you start interviewing - The quick questions to uncover personality styles in an interview - What answers, and responses to look for in the interview process - The ins and outs of our hiring process - What you need to know to about your culture before interviewing applicantsShow notes here >> http://chrislocurto.com/why-mis-hires-slip-under-your-radar-and-the-hiring-process-to-spot-them/

A people pleaser is one of the nicest and most helpful people you know...They rarely if ever say "no," you can always count on them for a favor. They spend a great deal of time doing things for other people. They get their work done, help others with their work, make all the plans, and are always there for family members and friends. So far this sounds like a good thing, right?What many people-pleasers don’t realize is people-pleasing can have serious health and relationship risks.On this episode, the 5 steps to stop feeling responsible for others.Show notes here >> http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-stop-feel…sible-for-others/

As CEO of Ziglar, Inc., Tom Ziglar shares not only a last name with his father, Zig Ziglar, but he also carries on his philosophy, which is simply, "You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/success-significance-and-legacy/ - Where the Ziglar philosophy “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want,” was created - The Ziglar success philosophy - How to put in the hard work in a “lifehack” culture - Ziglar Legacy Certification - The Wheel of Life and Legacy - Spiritual Success and the Wheel of Life - The top lesson Tom learned from Zig

How to move past trying to please people, overwhelm, tiredness, and not feeling like you're was accomplishing what you need to.Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/your-personal-plan-to-become-your-strongest-self/

According to the Census Bureau, 85% of businesses depend on the owner to run the day to day operations of the business...here's how NOT to be that leader.Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/2-steps-to-worki…siness-not-in-it/Here's what you'll discover: - The Leadership Crazy Cycle - The self-worth trap in leadership - 6 Steps to control your time as a leader - How to duplicate yourself with a team - How to get time back - The healthy leadership boundaries you need in place today

Ditch your bad habits and learn from your past.Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/2-critical-steps…-your-bad-habits/One of the best ways to make stronger decisions for your future is by learning from your past.Core Impacts are key events from your past that help you gain perspective on where you’re at and where you’re going. A Core Impact isn’t just a continuation of an event, it’s something that changed the direction of your life.Learn your Core Impacts, gain perspective on your past, and ditch your bad habits.

This will change your family tree, your kid's lives, and the kind of adults they become. Today we have the brilliant Dr. Meg Meeker with us, who has spent more than thirty years practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine and counseling teens and parents. (more on Meg and Hero here: megmeekermd.com)Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-be-the-st…ur-children-need/

A special behind the scenes episode with the Poimen Group team! You'll get to hear their perspective, favorite LIVE event moments, and what they have to say about culture.Full show notes and resources here >>> http://chrislocurto.com/behind-the-scenes-with-the-poimen-team-live-events-culture-and-masterminds/

For every leadership style we have, there is a gap, and it can cost us in our greatness. With each archetype there is the light and the dark, the greatness and the gap.The 30 year old leadership system that led Lolly to success in executive coaching and leadership: http://chrislocurto.com/the-leadership-g…d-your-greatness/On this episode, you will discover: - The 30 year old leadership system that led Lolly to success in executive coaching and leadership - Which archetype Lolly coaches me on personally - The Re-think model - The 7 different leadership archetypes in your business - The greatness and the gap for the 7 types of leaders - How to use the 7 archetypes on your team - Why it's important to know your archetype - How your archetype can give you purpose and a legacy

...what happens when you screw up? When you do something stupid? For those of us that are Christians, what happens when you sin, and how do you solve it?Full show notes and resources here: http://bit.ly/2q7aejIFor your Healthy Accountability Checklist download >>> text "Episode223" to 33444Here's what you'll discover on today's show: - How to love someone through their stupidity vs. endorsing it - Why it's so hard to share our struggles - What James and Paul say about messing up - What healthy accountability looks like - How to help others through their struggles - Action steps for your week

The conversations and habits that could be holding your leadership team, and business back.Full show notes and resources here >> http://bit.ly/2nZK8CDOn today's episode, discover how to make stronger decisions in your leadership: - What Jim Collins told me about decision-making - How to asses your Risk Factors - The killer of good communication - The list of questions you need to ask before making any decision - Assessing your leadership team

Here's what you can do if you're dealing with conflict, gossip, lack of accountability, or the blame game on a leadership team, or with your colleagues.Full show notes and resources here >> http://bit.ly/2okgy7FWhy your team gossips [7:47] The two different styles of gossip [8:17] What Personality Styles have to do with gossip [14:00]How to communicate with leaders about gossip, make it their realization [18:10]What to say to shut down gossip in the moment [21:53]Biblical perspective on gossip [30:05]Doing your work as unto the Lord [31:40]How to communicate about accountability and expectation [34:46]How to get results with your communication [38:18]How to "force" culture [45:35]Creating buy-in [47:10]

Fear controls. Fear wants you to lose your strength, not have any courage, believe that you are incapable, that you aren't worthy...aren't good enough.7 Steps To Overcoming Fear [download] : chrislocurto.com/fearDiscover how to look fear in the face, and overcome the root cause for good. Show notes >>> http://bit.ly/2nQr6LH - What fear is [2:05] - How fear immobilizes you, in the most hidden ways [2:28] - The paradigm shift that drives out fear [7:24] - What fear wants you to believe [13:26] - Exercises you can do right now to overcome fear [14:45]Don't let fear hold you back from the thing that is going to make you stronger! Don't let it hold you back from being your authentic self, who God created you to be.Punch it right in the nose.

How to gain perspective on hiring opportunities, attract the best candidates for the job, and know who the "right" fit is.Here's How to find the right hire, when the candidates are scarce: http://bit.ly/2nowk0G - How to advertise job roles based on DISC personality styles [5:00] - How Values Profiles influence the hiring process [6:00] - How to line up industry/trades and personality styles in hiring [9:00] - The challenges in hiring millennials [8:30] - The mentality that stifles work ethic [10:00] - Key pieces to include in your marketing, to find the right hire [11:20] - What to do when you're stuck in a business issue [18:30] Full show notes and resources here: http://bit.ly/2nowk0G

On today's show, we are taking questions from our listeners on how to deal with a passive aggressive leader, and people pleasing.Full show notes and resources here >> http://chrislocurto.com/how-to-deal-with-a-passive-aggressive-leader-and-stop-people-pleasing/Passive aggressive behavior is the opposite of gaining perspective, and having healthy, upfront communication.When you're dealing with passive aggressive people...The key is why. Why are they being passive aggressive? There is something going on with that person, something they're experiencing. Maybe they're struggling with something involving you!!Clarity creates unity.Here's what you can do if you're on the receiving end, or feeling passive aggressive. Listen here: - Why people are passive aggressive [5:00] - How to have the conversation [6:00] - How to prevent passive aggressive conflict [10:00] - What personality styles have to do with conflict [13:00]On our second question, I answer how to stop people pleasing, and what it has to do with your Root