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

There is a tendency among leaders today, anybody with responsibility really, to focus on themselves to the detriment of those around them. One reason for this is that responsibility can feel like a weight on your shoulders, and helping others along the way can feel a little daunting!Nobody wants to end up overwhelmed, and yet healthy leaders eventually learn a trade secret. An unhealthy self-focus might just be what’s holding you back from growing as a leader, not to mention really growing others and leading them well. So, how do we break out of this cycle?I’ve spent decades learning to lead myself, so I can effectively lead others. Let me walk you down the same path that I’ve walked. On today’s show, you’ll discover:*How to get healthy, so that you can pour into others*How to get your relationships into right order of priority*How to get your focus off of you, so you can help othersResources:Blog Post and show notes: https://chrislocurto.com/healthy-leaders-pour-into-others/Next-Level Life: https://chrislocu

Today on the show we're talking about managing the stress of the holiday season. I'll give you some practical advice and solid encouragement for dealing with the various family, home and travel stresses that you're going to encounter this week and next. We'll talk about:1) What NOT to do.2) What you should do.3) And, what's in it for you!You can do more than just "survive" the season that we're in. You can actually thrive right now where you are, and come out on the other side of this season having gained greater perspective, richer relationships, and more peace than you thought possible. But, first, we've got to prepare our hearts, and that's what we'll do together on today's show.

Leader, this is how you know whether or not your leadership team is going to succeed: each team member must have and maintain a teachable mindset."Each person can choose to take tough conversations as pressure and become self-protective, even prideful, and start to fight with each other. Or, they can use those tough conversations to grow, because they want to be better - each one wants to learn and grow together as a unified team."Today on the podcast we’ve got a little twist for you: we continue to explore developing your leadership team, but this time I get to interview my own leaders!We’re going to tackle some tough questions like: - what are leaders missing by not investing (their time, resources, quality communication, etc.) in their own leadership teams? - How do you know when a leader isn't cut out for the leadership team, or when they shouldn’t even be a leader at all? - And what are the major challenges to maintaining high levels of quality communication within the team (and how to resolve those chal

On today’s show we’re going to play the game called “Would you rather?” :-)Would you rather have SHORT term success and LONG term failure… ...OR… Would you rather have LONG term success and SHORT term failure?!Think about your response, the choice is yours. Today’s show is about persevering until we find sustained success, which means that we’ll have to press through some short-term failures in order to get to that long-term success we all want.For some people, that next breakthrough they’ve been after is just around the bend, but settling for less, getting tired, sloppy, and then throwing in the towel can keep them from realizing it. Has that been your story this year?Has your strength been tested with COVID, the economy, and political unrest?How many times have you gotten up in the morning and wanted to throw in the towel?What do you do when you don’t think you’ve got another good idea in you and you just want to quit?I’m going to give you a good shot in the arm today - consider it a booster for your enthus

On the show today, we’re talking about three reasons your business isn’t growing. THE FIRST REASON - FOCUS ON NUMBERS AND NOT ON PEOPLE. Plans, numbers, projections, agendas, and strategies are all NECESSARY, but the focus should be on the PEOPLE who are going to make that happen - not the other way around!THE SECOND REASON - LIMITING BELIEF SYSTEM (CRAZY CYCLE). It’s all on them as the “leader” to carry the load.THE THIRD REASON - FEAR AND/OR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING. They don't know how to execute well.

395: How Gratitude Helps Your Heart Grow by Chris LoCurto

In today's podcast, we are going to dive into understanding why we label and judge those around us, how we can stop ourselves from living in this negative mindset, and why being self-aware is key in preventing us from living in a false narrative.

It's a scary world out there when we put labels on people. We live in a culture that is obsessed with cancling people, labeling everyone, and an insane amount of negative self-talk. This can become exhausting, but we also fall short in getting caught up in all of this! So, how do we survive in this world? Well, it starts with taking responsibility of what YOU do, how you label people, and the boundaries you need to create.

The only thing on your mind today may be the word "leadership" because of this election happening! Well, as uncertain as the election is, I want to remind all of the leaders that YOUR leadership is one that also needs attention. In a time of fear and uncertainty, your team needs to see you striving for excellence. In today's podcast, I talk about how we as leaders need to push into our excellence- especially during this time!

Today on the podcast we’re talking about what to do when you don’t like the person you see in the mirror. Self-loathing is not a new phenomenon - it’s part of the human condition. All of us have moments of being disgusted with some aspect of ourselves - whether our appearance, attitude, behavior, etc. Besides that, we live in a world that wholesale BINGES on comparison and the result can quite destructive. The good news is that we can dig into our “root-systems”, deal with the skeletons and excess baggage in our closets, uprooting the lies that we tell ourselves, and self-manage to a healthier version of us. Joining me on the podcast today is our very own Joel Fortner! Together, we've led hundreds of people through the Next Level Life process - I'm excited that we get to share from that wealth of knowledge and experience!

"You can't change unless you're aware of what's going on" So, we ask you, leaders, do you know what's going on? In the second part of this podcast, My Leadership Team talks through what being vulnerable looks like, how to build a relationship and trust in your leadership team, and all the outstanding benefits there are in this! This was so fun for our leadership team and our goal is for you to understand more about our leadership relationship to inspire you to create one that will become stronger in trust, vulnerability, and success!

Today, I take you into my leadership team! In this podcast, my two leaders, Heather LoCurto and Joel Fortner join me on the show to discuss what it's like to be a leader, what struggles they have overcome, and all the great things they have learned throughout the years.

Control is the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events. When we really think about it, we have very little control over other people or events: it’s mostly an illusion.In today's podcast, we talk through how to see clearer in the illusion we give ourselves for

What would your conversations look like if you took a step back to discover different perspectives? How would you manage conflict if you decided to gain the perspective of the other person rather than demanding your own?Brian Alex and I talk through the art of gaining perspective and how much it can change your conflict resolution, relationships, and lead a life focused on others!

What if you were told that being healthy has more to do than just the food you eat? When we discuss a healthy lifestyle, food is just a portion of it! Your mindset is another segment of the healthy lifestyle we need to learn how to train! In today's podcast, I talk with Heather LoCurto about how we can shut down those negative voices in our head and find health in it!

As leaders, we can easily get stuck putting out the same fires and dealing with the same issues over and over again. That happens all the time, right? A lot of times it can be the same person that we're having to deal with, the same problems.You are probably thinking of somebody right now, that you're like, "I have to keep coming back. I just want to stop playing the game and lead from a higher level."Well, that is what we're talking about today, is being able to do that!

What would your life look like if you stepped into the refining process? When a diamond is being refined, the process takes out the impurities and cleanses it to become whole. This is a process we can also go through in our own life! Join me on the podcast where we discuss how to refine our emotions, create boundaries, and find a healthy balance to create a life full of refinement.

Today on the show, we are talking about tribes. No, not indigenous people groups, but the kind of tribes of team members who believe in your organization's purpose, follow the vision, and champion the cause.Tribes follow their leaders willingly. They do it with a desire to follow a leader who is walking out their company's mission. This is crucial to their success, right?

There is no doubt that things are a wee bit crazy in our world right now! Whether you agree with the chaos or not, there’s one thing for certain, we’re all being affected by it. From fear and struggle in the work place, to fear and constant adjusting in the family. And where do we see God in all of this?This is great stuff we’re diving into today with our guest Tom Bradford.

What happens when you are approached by a team member about an issue they are having with one of your leaders?This can be a tricky situation for leaders, we've dealt with it first hand, just like you! Joel and I act out what it should look like when you have to lead through a tough conversation about a leader's performance.