Summary: <b>Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:</b><br><ul> <li> <b>Breaking free from training trap in leadership.</b> <a href="https://otter.ai/u/d27XbHL31HOYtTzY76QdM2U5sIM?tab=summary&t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">0:00</a><ul> <li>Chris 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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Chris LoCurto shares his experience in leadership and the common problem of hiring people who need training to excel in their roles.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>Hiring and training employees.</b> <a href="https://otter.ai/u/d27XbHL31HOYtTzY76QdM2U5sIM?tab=summary&t=293s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4:52</a><ul> <li>Chris 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.</li> <li>LoCurto suggests training the employee instead of letting them go, emphasizing the importance of understanding their capacity to learn and do the job well.</li> <li>Ignoring training can lead to long-term mental and emotional stress for leaders, affecting their personal morale and team's morale.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>The importance of training and hiring processes.</b> <a href="https://otter.ai/u/d27XbHL31HOYtTzY76QdM2U5sIM?tab=summary&t=577s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">9:36</a><ul> <li>Chris 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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Chris LoCurto highlights a study showing that nearly 60% of employees lack workplace training, and many skills are self-taught.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>Work ethic and training in the workplace.</b> <a href="https://otter.ai/u/d27XbHL31HOYtTzY76QdM2U5sIM?tab=summary&t=877s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">14:37</a><ul> <li>Chris LoCurto highlights the disconnect between employees' expectations of training and the reality of on-the-job learning.</li> <li>Millennials prioritize workplace learning and development, while Gen Xers may have a different perspective on parenting and work ethic.</li> <li>Parents play a crucial role in teaching skills to children, shaping their work ethic and future success.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>Workplace training and development.</b> <a href="https://otter.ai/u/d27XbHL31HOYtTzY76QdM2U5sIM?tab=summary&t=1144s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">19:04</a><ul> <li>Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of providing employees with development opportunities to reach their full potential.</li> <li>74% of workers are willing to learn new skills or retrain to remain employable, while 26% do not want to learn.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>Leadership...</b></li> </ul>
