The Chris LoCurto Show

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: What’s holding leaders back? 0:00 One of the top adversaries that paralyzes leaders today is procrastination. Procrastination is putting things off. Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward? 2:06 Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward. Life moves fast and keeps going with or without you. The art of keeping up with the hustle. 3:34 Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. The concept of procrastination. Bust your butt to make it happen. 5:13 Get theox out of the ditch. Hustle is not the only answer. What is procrastination and what does it mean? 7:39 Procrastination is a learned behavior and an adversary. What procrastination really is. What is procrastination and how does it work? 9:24 The word procrastination originated from the latin word pro. Procrastination lack of self-discipline. Procrastination is self harm. 11:31 Procrastination is self-harm, says Dr pierce steele. Behavioral psychology research has revealed time inconsistency. Why procrastination is a bad reason to do it? 13:13 Why procrastination is not a bad reason to procrastinate. The importance of prioritizing. Procrastination is habitual. 15:57 Procrastination as a form of short-term mood repair. Addressing the habit of procrastination. How to avoid the snooze button? 18:20 Avoid hitting the snooze button. Tackling the monster tasks today. Tackling big tasks early on is a healthy and energy replenishing discipline. Put in healthy metrics.

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Top things to coach ourselves on. 0:00 Welcome to the chrisliccardo show. The top advice and counsel for well-being. Battling the lies with the truths. 1:39 We're all human, and life can be tough. The first question to ask yourself. How am I allowing situations to affect my worth? 3:12 Struggling to know one's worth. Your worth is not what man thinks of you. How to set healthy boundaries. 5:09 The first thing to do when someone is struggling. The importance of healthy boundaries. How does this apply to you? 7:24 Emotionally handcuffed to the situation. Know what your worth is from god. Am I taking on unrealistic expectations of myself? 8:47 Unrealistic expectations of others tied to worth and value. Being seen as a father. The struggle of being a father figure. 10:19 Treasure being a father figure. Struggling with being seen as a father. Take responsibility and solve the problem. 12:03 Start with yourself first. Recognize that it is the other person struggling. Busting it for god and the people he has given me to serve. 14:37 Number three, busting it for god. Mission statement, worship god and serving others. What if we’re being selfish? 16:49 Selfishness and self-centeredness can lead to self-destructive behavior. A healthy boundary is necessary. You can't afford to ignore these three aspects. Download the healthy vineyard for free.

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Introduction to today’s show. 0:00 Top three things that Chris tells married couples. Top advice and counsel for couples. Couples tend to wrestle with similar problems. 0:57 Couples tend to wrestle with similar problems in situations. The three top common things discussed today. How much do you know about your spouse? 2:48 You have to keep learning about your spouse. Plan on learning for the rest of your marriage. Communication is a big struggle. 4:42 Communication is a big struggle in a relationship. Ask questions instead of assuming. The fear of sounding stupid in front of his wife. Writing down his wife's desires. Get to know your spouse better. 8:47 Spend time learning and getting to know your spouse. Kill as much selfishness as possible. Kill it all at all costs. 10:37 Kill it at all costs, chris. Get out of the victim mentality. The more victim mentality, the more you will find yourself. 12:14 The more victim mentality, the more selfishness and self-centeredness. Focus on others, not you. Taking time with his wife and family. Taking time to relax and enjoy each other. The importance of self care. 16:01 Self-care is good, but it's not the only thing. The third thing. What Is love? Scripturally? 17:40 The couple who learn to put god first. Love scripturally is selfless sacrifice. How to gain sacrificial love toward god. 19:11 Learn how to serve each other incredibly well. Focus on relationship with god. Couples can't afford to ignore these important instructions. Learn each other's personality styles first.

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: What we tell people in top leadership positions. (0:00) Most people’s issues are common. (1:34) Your worth does not come from profit. (3:05) Your worth is based on what you produce. (4:54) How to kill the leadership crazy cycle. (9:21) How to lead others to success. (11:45) What to do after you kill the leadership crazy cycle? (12:49) You have to learn to lean in the direction of personality styles. (16:30) Setting up your team for success with communication. (18:29) The most profound thing you can do to learn a person. (20:22)

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Why meetings are important to leaders? 0:00 Meetings can be fun for some leaders. Meetings are not necessarily evil. Baking is like baking. 2:46 Meeting expectations and why meetings stink in some people's minds. The great British bake-off. Meetings have an incredible purpose. Why do meetings suck as a whole, not as a group? How to make your meetings more effective. 6:51 The three rules for effective meetings. The first rule is a new mindset. The meeting should always be attached to a strategy or purpose. 9:18 The meeting should always be attached to a strategy or purpose. Meetings exist within the mission vision and strategies. There needs to be context and purpose to meetings. The number one purpose of a meeting. Meetings are powerful tools in the tool belt. The number one issue in business. Set the strategy and the purpose. 16:36 Rule 2, set the strategy and purpose of the meeting. Define the strategy. Mission, vision, strategy, and goals. The mission is the destination. Vision is the strategy. Who needs to be in the room for a brainstorming session? Strategies for a productive meeting. Leaders are stuck in the leadership crazy cycle. 22:54 The leadership crazy cycle. The power of going into meetings with intentionality. Curb your enthusiasm and curb your enthusiasm. 24:52 Consistency in high-quality communication is key. Rule three, curb enthusiasm and energy for meetings. Meeting energy and leadership. 28:02 The fulfillment of high-quality internal meetings. Why Brian is so enthusiastic about meetings. The one-on-one meeting that excites the person. The purpose of the meeting. Passion for creating quality workbooks for big events. The importance of due diligence in editing. The importance of setting yourself up for success. 36:47 Giving feedback to team members is part of setting someone up for success. Meetings are important. Learning from your team members. 38:58 Why meetings should exist. The bonus round to the three rules of meetings. The fourth rule, be a vulnerable leader. Hire smart people, not smart people. The importance of getting feedback from...

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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Clients' loss and retention. 0:00 Client loss and retention, repeat customers, and customer loyalty. Why businesses struggle to keep repeat customers. How to keep repeat customers. 2:02 The importance of having repeat customers. The number one reason why people don't have customers. Loyalty from customers even when things go wrong. Understanding the resiliency of the client. Why do leaders struggle to keep repeat customers? 5:23 Widespread impact on people's businesses. Companies have a 60-70% chance of selling to existing customers. 65% of a company's business comes from existing clients. 72% of customers switch to a competitor after one bad experience. Selling to current clients. 8:56 The one caveat, keep in mind the stats are averages. The first purchase is a high-end purchase. Things that hold leaders back. 10:40 Things that hold leaders back. Mindset is the key to business growth. The lack of care about customer service. Money and greed are more important than service. The importance of customer support. 15:50 Dunder Mifflin vs staples and office. The three rules of a real estate agent. Rule one, a strong onboarding process. The first impression is a lasting one. What does it mean to have a good rapport? 19:41 Trust is the heart and soul of relationships with clients. The importance of rapport. Treat every experience as a one-off sale. Create walking billboards. The importance of high-quality communication. 24:57 The biggest reason why clients bail after onboarding. Rule two is high-quality communication. Unsubscribing from marketing emails, but keeping them coming in. Keeping the quality flowing. Communication is a big part of client retention. One of the biggest issues with retention. Setting expectations for a one-off product. 32:13 Disagree with everyone on this podcast episode. Expectation setting even with a one-off product. How to build trust and rapport with one-off products. The importance of being intentional and intentional. Managing client outcomes and expectations. 35:21 Rule three, managing client outcomes. Having a strategy for the customer's journey. Investing in...

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Introduction to today’s episode. 0:00 Relationships are more valuable than money. Healthy relationships are fundamental to living a fulfilled life. What do people say on their deathbeds? 2:04 What people say on their deathbeds. The top five answers people express before their death. Happiness is a choice. 4:13 Happiness is a choice, not a choice. Relationships are a major factor. Relationships matter. 6:07 Relationships matter, even if it's toxic. Toxic relationships can trip you up. Honor your parents and boundaries. 8:01 God has never changed or taken away his commandments. Honor your parents. Nothing is more fulfilling and beneficial than a healthy relationship. Three things to consider in relationships. You need relationships to be communal. 11:28 Relationships were meant to be communal. Toxic relationships may have to go. Do I have toxic people in my inner circle? 13:24 No toxic people in his inner circles. Healthy boundaries in place with toxic people. What makes a toxic relationship? toxic? 16:12 Toxic relationships are like being in a germ-infested area. Earmarks of a toxic relationship. Are you actively investing in healthy relationships? 17:46 Healthy relationships and investing in healthy relationships. Investing in healthy children. Healthy relationships don't just happen. 19:48 Healthy relationships don't just happen, there's always something intentional and purposeful behind them. Consistently communicate well. Pursue a new friendship, mentor, coach or counselor. Be intentional with your relationships today.

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: How money can tug at our heartstrings. 0:00 Unhealthy emotions holding you back from making sound financial decisions. Episode 511 mastering time and money. Bust your butt and make it happen. 2:18 Struggling for money in his early years. Money meant a lot to him. Money is just information that gets transferred. 3:57 Money is a tool, not an emotional thing. Money is not emotional. The importance of having enough money and having enough stuff. 6:17 Gaining money is not a big priority. God is the provider of everything. How do we disconnect from money? 8:17 How to disconnect from money. The first situation, panic, panic and bills. What’s ruling you in the area of finances? 10:29 The emotional connection to money. Recognize and challenge your belief system. Challenge your existing thought process. 12:22 Challenge your existing thought process. Fiercely face your fears. The importance of having a budget. 14:28 Get a grip on what comes in and what goes out of your account. Budget, cut emotional spending. How to take your first paycheck and blow it. 16:26 Take the first paycheck and blow it. Happiness is a choice, not a choice. The emotional litmus test. 18:05 Emotionally handcuffed to every business decision. Examine your emotional attachment to your finances. Be grateful for what you have right now. Money can never make you happy.

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: How can leaders help people in crisis? 2:25 How do I empathize with pain I’ve never experienced? 4:45 It doesn’t mean you’re a terrible human being. 6:44 We all have limits to our struggles. 8:09 What if they’re truly addicted? 12:45 How to avoid drowning yourself. 14:41 You’re not obligated to help someone who’s drowning. 16:41 Rescuing the caterpillar. 18:05 Pain and suffering and struggle. 19:08

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The challenges of working with family members. 0:01 The advantages and disadvantages of working with family members. 2:26 Clarify the culture and values. 4:59 Blurring the line between relatives and colleagues. 8:59 Why rehearse your cultural values? 11:25 Call down to a neutral location. 16:29 It’s not personal. It’s just business. 17:51 our butt at work. 19:50 Put accountability in place. 24:02 Importance of celebrating the wins. 26:29

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:What does it take to express needs? (0:00)Leveraging relational power. (5:57)Picking out the reality that doesn’t actually exist. (10:39)Why communication is the lifeblood of relationships? (15:15)What makes a need legitimate? (20:11)Get the help you need to get unstuck. (24:30)What and how to communicate expectations? (29:13)Healthy boundaries need to grow backbone. (32:55)

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:How to lead up influence and create change when you’re not in charge. (0:00)Leadership isn’t always top-down. (8:13)How positional leadership complicates things. (13:13)Practical ways to influence leaders in the workplace. (19:28)The power of healthy healthy communication. (25:22)How do you influence people around you? (30:36)

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:How to kill the crazy cycle. (1:42)Leadership Crisis Cycle. (6:27)Organize your business. (10:32)The people part of leadership is the hardest part. (14:37)Get what’s on your plate written down. (18:23)The importance of budgeting your money. (23:38)

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:What are trade shows and what are they about? (0:00)How trade shows can be beneficial to your business? (2:31)Pricing and expectations of the different shows. (6:46)How much should you put into your booth? (12:03)How to get your product in front of the consumer? (15:54)