602 | The 4 Questions Every Leader Must Ask (and Why the Answers May Surprise You)

Hey folks, welcome to another episode of The Chris LoCurto Show!

Today, we’re diving into four offbeat, yet powerful questions every leader should ask themselves—and maybe even their team.

These aren’t your standard leadership questions; they’re designed to shake things up, challenge your thinking, and reveal truths you may have been avoiding.

If you’re ready to take your leadership and your team to the next level, this episode is for you. Let’s get to it!

Introduction (00:00:00)

Discover how asking the right questions can lead to better decisions, stronger teams, and personal growth. Stick around to see how these questions could revolutionize your leadership.

Question 1: “What am I pretending not to know?” (00:01:45)

This tough question forces you to confront blind spots and hard truths. Are you ignoring signs of low morale or avoiding necessary but uncomfortable conversations? Examples included!

Question 2: “If I could solve only one problem in my business, what would it be?” (00:10:59)

Focus on the one issue that could have the biggest ripple effect across your business. This question helps you streamline, align your team, and boost efficiency. Check out the examples provided!

Action Steps After Identifying the Problem (00:18:45)

Once you’ve pinpointed the biggest problem, here’s how to define success, create a plan, and engage your team in solving it. Includes actionable steps and examples.

Question 3: “What would my business look like if it were easy?” (00:20:47)

Challenge the mindset that business has to be complicated. Simplify processes, boost team morale, and increase efficiency by focusing on what truly matters. Examples illustrate how simplicity drives success.

Question 4: “Who is not telling me the truth and why?” (00:27:39)

Evaluate the transparency in your team and identify barriers to open communication. Are you creating an environment where team members feel safe to share the truth? Examples provided to help you navigate this tricky terrain.

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Additional Resources (00:35:48)

Here’s the PDF we created JUST FOR YOU!

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Conclusion (00:36:48)

Leaders who aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions are the ones who excel. Use these questions to challenge yourself, refine your leadership, and transform your business. As always, take this information, change your leadership, change your business, change your life. See you next time!

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Chris has a heart for changing lives by helping people discover the life and business they really want.

Decades of personal and leadership development experience, as well as running multi-million dollar businesses, has made him an expert in life and business coaching. personality types, and communication styles.

Growing up in a small logging town near Lake Tahoe, California, Chris learned a strong work ethic at home from his full-time working mom. He began his leadership and training career in the corporate world, starting but at E'TRADE.

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