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You’re Not Just Anyone – You’re a Leader

Isn’t owning a small business a rollercoaster ride? One minute, you’re on top of the world, feeling like the king or queen of your own little empire, and the next, you’re biting your nails, wondering what curveball will be thrown at you next. The unpredictability? It’s both the best and the worst thing, right? The …

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Chris LoCurto on Leading hybrid work teams

Navigating the New Era of Hybrid Teams: My Journey and Insights

You know, for the longest time, I was all about that in-person team vibe. The energy, the face-to-face chats – it was my jam. But then, hello pandemic! And just like that, my team and I were thrown into this whole remote work thing. Let me tell you, it’s been a ride. From “No Way” …

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Chris LoCurto running a debt-free small business

Delving into the Impact of Running a Debt-Free Business

Let’s explore a topic that resonates with every business owner: the mental and emotional impact of running a debt-free business, along with its broader implications on leadership, life, and business stability. Key Considerations When Contemplating Debt The Psychological Burden of Debt on Business Leaders Firstly, the often-overlooked psychological burdens that debt places on business owners …

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494 | How To Help Your Team Own The Vision

Getting others to buy into your vision is a challenge, but it’s not impossible and it can be highly rewarding! Ever get that sneaking suspicion that not everyone on the team is fully on board with where you’re going as a company? It’s more common than you might think!  Can you imagine what it would …

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493 | How To Really Connect With Your Clients

No matter what industry your business is in, you’ve likely got customers or clients that you have to interact with. But, how do you know if you’re really connecting with them? Do you know their needs, wants, or desires? Sure, maybe you do your fair share of market research, but do you have a connection …

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492 | Why Can’t I Just Use A Job Description

You probably use some kind of Job Description in your recruiting and hiring processes, right?  But, what are you using in order to keep your team members on track once they’re on board?  Maybe you’ve had your folks ask questions like: “Am I doing a good job”, “Am I doing the right things”, or “What …

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491 | Risks & Rewards: Communication

How would you rate your team on communication? Your answer to that question is likely based on one thing. That is, how well you balance the risks and the rewards of communication.  The Myth Maybe your initial reaction would be something like, “Oh man, our communication is fantastic! You’d think, Well, we have lots of …

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488 | Leaving Your Job: The Right Way, The Right Time

Should I stay or should I go? That can be a loaded question when it comes to leaving your job. Hey, it’s no secret, transitions can be stressful, especially when considering a change to employment. And not just that, but knowing how to leave a dead-end job, the right way and at the right time, …

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486 | The Risks and Rewards of Accountability

It’s time to weigh out the Risks and Rewards of Accountability. Have you ever felt a slight hesitation before confronting a team member, coworker, or even a family member on a goal that they need to have accountability on? I think we all have.  What’s that tinge of uncertainty or anxiety pointing us to? It’s …

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485 | Three Rules For Changing Your Financial Trajectory

Changing your financial trajectory sounds good to a lot of people. Why is that? Well, it can be easy to feel stuck or even out of control when it comes to finances. In fact, a lot of people report feeling blocked  financially. According to a 2020 survey from Prudential, nearly half of Americans report “feeling …

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