Communication is either your biggest asset or your biggest liability, especially as a leader. Click To Tweet Whether we’re dealing with a couple at a marriage event, or a team of executives in a weeklong StratPlan, we spend a lot of time improving what folks thought was “good” communication. Why is that? We discover that
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Hey, did you hear about what happened to so-and-so? Well, I heard that they broke up. And did you know that their company is bankrupt? Yeah, and I heard that they lied about the whole thing too. What a scandal! Well, they deserve it! Gossip On and on it goes, and I think you get
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Let’s dive into the world of personality styles! Knowing how different personalities tick can seriously amp up how we connect and work together, both in business and our personal lives. The DISC personality assessment is like a roadmap to understanding these diverse traits. Here’s a simple breakdown of the four DISC styles: Dominant (D), Influential
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As a leader or parent, are you more apt to avoid, rather than engage, in tough conversations with those you lead? Well, you’re not alone! In fact, you’re actually pretty normal.Do you realize that the majority of leaders (and parents) have never been taught how to take on difficult conversations? And certainly not with much
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On today’s podcast, we’ll dig into the garden and discuss three of the most common weeds that we find choking cultivating real communication with others. What’s the number one obstacle that I see when it comes to personal relationships? You guessed it, bad communication. That’s why we revisit this subject so often because it’s something
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On today’s podcast, we’ll dig into the garden and discuss three of the most common weeds that we find choking cultivating real communication with others. What’s the number one obstacle that I see when it comes to personal relationships? You guessed it, bad communication. That’s why we revisit this subject so often because it’s something
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On today’s episode, we’re tackling a topic that many people find challenging: confrontation, conflict, and control. We’ll explore how to navigate these situations with wisdom, learning when to engage in a healthy way and when to hold your peace. By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical tools to come away unscathed while recognizing
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What happens when you have a team member come up to you and place their concerns with a leader on your team? Are you ready for that tough conversation? You have started to see some odd behavior in this leader, but nothing worth bringing up in conversation. You trust them and know they get the
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Welcome to The Chris LoCurto Show! In today’s episode, we’re switching things up to bring you encouragement and hope, whether you’re a business owner or a stay-at-home parent turned teacher you need to know about two key concepts: Communication & accountability. We’re sharing a powerful conversation between Chris and Joel Fortner, our (now) President of
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Every great leader wants to grow—but that’s impossible without quality feedback. In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we unpack why receiving feedback well is one of the most powerful (and most underdeveloped) leadership skills you can master. Because when feedback feels tense, defensive, or unproductive, it doesn’t just stall your growth—it stalls your
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