The Chris LoCurto Show

If your team can’t move without you, you’re not leading—you’re just busy. In this episode, Chris exposes the leadership traps that keep you stuck in motion and shows you how to step out of the weeds and lead with clarity. This is what you’ll learn: 00:02:26 – Busyness Feels Like Progress, But It’s Actually Hiding What’s Broken 00:08:06 – When Your Team Can’t Move Without You, You’re Running a Depe...

The Mindset We’re Bringing Into 2026 — 5 Leadership Lessons from 2025 The best leadership lessons of 2025 didn’t come from the wins — they came from pressure, exhaustion, and hard decisions. In this episode, Chris shares the 5 most powerful leadership lessons of the year and the mindset we’re bringing into 2026. 🎯 Timestamps & Topics: 00:01:49 – Tired Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak 00:16:25 – You C...

You shouldn’t set goals alone—here’s why. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, Chris breaks down 5 powerful reasons leaders need others in the goal-setting process. From avoiding tunnel vision to gaining accountability and long-term strategy, you’ll discover how collaboration sharpens your leadership and drives better results. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:01:50 – Clarity comes with collaboration 00:05:...

Is your leadership ready for 2026? In this power-packed episode, Chris reveals 5 habits holding leaders back—and the bold shifts you need to lead with clarity: 01:25 Controlling Every Outcome 05:46 Pretending Everything’s Fine 09:09 Leading from Skill, Not Self-Awareness 15:39 Delaying Hard Conversations 18:09 Making Reactive Decisions 21:35 Action Steps to Lead Better 22:32   Next-Level Leadershi...

12-Minute Leadership Reset Before The End of The Year As the year winds down, many leaders are busy—but not always making progress. In this 12-minute leadership reset, Chris challenges the trap of confusing activity with progress and helps leaders refocus on what truly matters. Key timestamps: 00:02:21 – Clarity Matters More Than Hustle 00:05:53 – Example 00:10:03 – What Time Percentage Should You...

Most leaders chase tasks in December. The best ones reset vision. 🎯 In this episode: 00:01:30 – Vision vs. chaos 00:07:47 – Your team needs clarity 00:11:17 – Delegate with direction 00:14:17 – Cut stress with vision 00:17:26 – December = reset time 00:20:14 – Action steps 00:21:47 – Extra resources 🎟️ Ready to lead with clarity in 2026? Grab your spot for our Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event bef...

Most leaders jump into a new year without fixing last year’s leadership patterns. In this episode, Chris unpacks five essential team conversations to have before you plan 2026. Timestamps: 00:00:45 – 600th Next-Level Life 00:04:16 – Wins mean more when the team understands them 00:12:55 – Own the misses—together, not in silos 00:18:14 – Check the leadership culture—not just the to-do list 00:22:49...

Leadership without balance isn’t sustainable. In this episode, Chris shares how coaching helps leaders break burnout cycles, reclaim energy, and lead with clarity—at work and at home. Timestamps: 00:01:48 – Recognizing When You’re Out of Balance 00:09:15 – Breaking the Pattern of Overwork 00:14:10 – Creating Space for What Matters Most 00:17:35 – Rebuilding Relationships Through Humility 00:20:34...

Feeling burnt out as a leader? This episode helps you reclaim your leadership with clarity, margin, and intention. Timestamps: 00:02:40 – Being Great at What You Do ≠ Great Leadership 00:09:09 – Control Feels Safer, But Slows You Down 00:15:02 – Burnout Starts in Your Mindset, Not the Office 00:27:53 – Strategic Leadership Requires Structure and Margin 00:33:51 – Leading With Peace Is Possible—But...

If you’ve ever felt like the only one holding your business together, this episode is for you. Mike Rawlings, owner of Atlanta Painting Company, once believed carrying it all made him a good leader... until it nearly broke him. Hear how he learned to delegate, build trust, and lead without losing control. This conversation will help you break free from overfunctioning and discover what healthy, ef...

Cindy Taylor went from hiring based on skill to building a culture-first team and everything changed. Coaching helped her reduce stress, grow strong leaders, and create a team that thrives. 00:06:32 — When “Qualified” Isn’t the Same as “Aligned” 00:12:03 — The Pain of Holding On Too Long 00:21:12 — How You Changed the Way You Hire 00:28:22 — Involving Your Leaders in Hiring and Culture 00:30:50 —...

Too many interviews rely on gut feelings and charisma—but that won’t protect your team. In this episode, we walk through 5 interview shifts that help you identify character, cultural fit, and real competence—before you make the hire. Use the time stamps below to jump to what you need: Stop Using Generic Questions—Start Revealing Patterns (00:01:49) How to ask behavior-based questions that expose r...

Struggling to hire the right people? The best talent isn’t job-hunting—they’re listening for the right mission. In this episode, we break down a smarter, culture-first approach to hiring that attracts high performers before you even post a role. Timestamps: 00:01:26 – Great People Aren’t Looking—They’re Listening Top-tier talent is drawn to mission, not job boards. Here’s how to make them lean in....

You can't hire strategically if you're desperate and unclear. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down five critical questions every leader must answer before posting a job. The worst hiring mistakes don’t happen in the interview — they happen way earlier. This episode will help you avoid costly mis-hires, protect your culture, and hire with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a...

Most hiring mistakes don’t happen in the interview—they happen before you ever post the job. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down why hiring from stress instead of strategy leads to misalignment, burnout, and costly rehires. We cover: 00:02:09 – The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50) A wide net catches everything—including the wrong people. Learn how clarity in your hiring p...

Can You Lead Too Much?  In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down how even good leadership can go too far—leading to resentment, confusion, or dependency.  If you’ve ever wondered whether your praise, accountability, or delegation is actually helping—or hurting—this one’s for you. 👇 Episode Breakdown: 00:03:24 – Too Much Praise Feels Inauthentic When everything is celebrated, nothi...

Is your team missing clarity, energy, or follow-through? In this episode, we break down what happens when leaders give too little praise, too little accountability, and too little delegation—and how those gaps silently wreck culture and performance. Learn how to recognize the signs of underleading, how to course-correct with clear action steps, and how to build a team that’s aligned, motivated, an...

Are You Doing Too Much for Your Team? In this episode, we unpack how over-communicating, over-solving, and over-guiding might be killing initiative, creativity, and ownership on your team. When leaders do too much, they accidentally become the bottleneck. Here's how to fix it. Timestamps: 00:00:44 – Intro: The Goose and the Golden Eggs A classic fable that shows how too much control can ruin what’...

It might not be their effort—it could be your leadership. In this episode, we break down five signs you’re leading too little: poor communication, unresolved problems, unclear expectations, and more. Learn what to watch for and how to adjust without micromanaging. Timestamps: 00:01:37 – Too Little Communication When clarity fades, people start guessing—and execution suffers. 00:11:36 – Ignoring Pr...

Ever feel like you’re the only one solving problems in your business? In this episode, we kick off our Leadership Balance series with Monique James from Alaska Auto Rental—a leader who transformed her team (and herself) through coaching. We explore how shifting from control to coaching creates clarity, ownership, and freedom. Monique shares her powerful journey, including what changed when she sto...

Does your team feel busy but disconnected? In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we talk about how to stop team drift—when focus fades, priorities get fuzzy, and silos form. Here’s the breakdown: Vision Leaks—So Recast It Relentlessly (00:01:59) Vision fades unless repeated and tied to real work—keep it front and center. Define the Culture—And Keep It Visible (00:05:28) Culture must be taught...

Does your team hesitate, second-guess, or play it safe when bold action is needed? In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we uncover how to spot fear-based decision making, why it happens, and how to lead people out of it and into ownership. 00:03:43 – Parable: Yeshua Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41) A powerful lesson in confronting fear without shame, and leading with calm instead of chaos. 00:...

Got a team member who always finds what’s wrong but never what’s right? In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we walk through five key ways to lead someone out of constant complaining—and into real contribution. Separate the Person from the Behavior (00:02:52) We show how to approach chronic negativity with curiosity and care, not condemnation. Name the Impact, Not Just the Complaint (00:05:4...

What Happens When Two High-Performing Leaders Clash? Two strong leaders can mean double the drive—or double the drama. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we break down how to resolve conflict between high performers without damaging your team’s culture. If you’ve ever led alongside a strong personality or witnessed leadership tension unfold, this one's for you. Know the Root—Is It Personal...

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t my team just figure it out?”—this episode is for you. We’re unpacking why unmet expectations often point back to unclear leadership. You’ll learn how to communicate with clarity, model what matters, and use accountability to finally get the outcomes you want from your team—without micromanaging or burning out. Clarity is Kindness (00:02:00) Clear expectations red...