Break down the barriers to small business success with 'The Chris LoCurto Show'. Tailored for the tireless entrepreneur facing the daily grind of managing cash flow, leading a team, and carving out a competitive edge, this podcast offers more than just advice—it offers a lifeline. Chris LoCurto brings decades of firsthand experience leading small businesses and delivers straightforward strategies and actionable insights. Every episode tackles the real issues you face—how to inspire your team ...
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584 | How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Your Business Journey
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In this episode we explore the roots and common behaviors of self-sabotage in business owners, offering actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles and achieve success.Bởi Chris LoCurto
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583 | Why Good Communicators Are Great Listeners
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Let’s explore the power of active listening in leadership as we discuss why good leaders are indeed great listeners.Bởi Chris LoCurto
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582 | Debt-Free Living: Peter's Journey
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Peter recently achieved financial freedom by becoming completely debt-free. Join us as he shares his inspiring journey, the challenges he faced, and the incredible mental and emotional benefits of living without debt. Whether you're struggling with debt or simply looking for motivation, Peter's story offers valuable insights and practical advice fo…
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581 | Daily Progress: Unleashing Your Potential One Day at a Time
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Join us as we unravel the secrets of habit formation, goal setting, and identity alignment to propel you toward your long-term vision of success.. That’s coming up next!Bởi Chris LoCurto
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In this episode, we're gonna take a different angle on time management and look at it through the lens of mindset and uncover how our beliefs, emotions, and attitudes shape the way we structure our days and prioritize tasks. Tune in now!Bởi Chris LoCurto
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579 | Leading by Example: Inspiring Change and Growth
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In this episode, we explore the multifaceted ways leaders can inspire transformation through their own actions and behaviors.Bởi Chris LoCurto
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578 | The Mentorship Advantage: Why Every Small Business Leader Should Have a Mentor
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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of mentorship in small business leadership, offering insights and solutions to common challenges faced by entrepreneurs.Bởi Chris LoCurto
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577 | Leading Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Proactivity
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Fostering a proactive culture by valuing and rewarding proactive behavior is essential for leaders. Breaking free from the Leadership Crazy Cycle, fear of failure, and Bottleneck Boss Syndrome is crucial for a proactive mindset. Discover how encouraging creativity, setting clear visions and goals, and promoting team engagement can cultivate proacti…
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576 | The Value of Being a Consistent Leader
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This episode is all about how keeping your cool and staying steady can create a rock-solid foundation for your team. Think of it like being the drummer in a band—keeping the beat that everyone else vibes to. We’ll chat about why it’s super important to be the reliable one your team looks to, and how this can ramp up performance, trust, and all thos…
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575 | Leading Through Change: Your Questions Answered - Part 2
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Dive into Part 2 of our Q & A series where Chris tackles more challenging questions from the Next Level Leadership LIVE Event. This episode focuses on strategic leadership decisions, enhancing team dynamics, and personal growth tips for leaders striving for excellence. Tune in for transformative insights and expert advice!…
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574 | Leading Through Change: Your Questions Answered - Part 1
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Check out this episode where we tackle all the big questions from this year’s Next Level Leadership LIVE event. We’ve got loads of handy tips and smart strategies to help you boost your leadership game and tackle everyday business challenges. Tune in and get the answers you need to succeed!Bởi Chris LoCurto
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We explore innovative angles on feedback beyond the conventional, focusing on creating a culture where feedback is not just a tool for improvement but a cornerstone of leadership and team growth.Bởi Chris LoCurto
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572 | Second-Generation Transitions in Small Business: The Dos and Don'ts for Successors
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In Part 2 of our series on second-generation transitions, this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show puts successors center stage. We delve into the essential dos and don'ts for successors navigating their role in family business transitions, offering insights to lead with confidence and preserve the family legacy.…
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571 | Second-Generation Transitions in Small Business: The Dos and Don'ts for Founders
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In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we dive deep into the delicate process of second-generation transitions in small businesses. This episode is all about you, the founders, as you prepare to pass down your legacy. We explore the crucial dos and don'ts to guide you through this pivotal phase of succession planning. From formalizing transitio…
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570 | Turning Mistakes Into Gold: The Power of Proactive Service and Genuine Care
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We delve into the critical aspects of business growth and customer relations. Discover how avoiding fake delegation can fuel frustration and burnout, while embracing mistakes as invaluable learning opportunities fosters a culture of accountability and growth. Learn the importance of proactive customer service in building trust, loyalty, and ultimat…
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569 | The Delegation Dilemma: Why Owners Hesitate and How to Overcome It
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Fake delegation is a common problem where leaders micromanage or take tasks back. Proper delegation is crucial for business growth and team productivity. Clarity is key in delegation to avoid confusion and inefficiency. Leaders should focus on higher-level tasks and delegate administrative work. Micromanagement erodes trust, while empowerment build…
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568 | Cultivating Leaders: The Power of Personal Development
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Justin Epple discusses Next Level Life on the Chris LoCurto Show, highlighting its transformative impact on personal growth and professional success. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's worth and making better decisions, handling conflict, and improving communication and relationships. Next Level Life shocks controlling behaviors, p…
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567 | Redefining Leadership: An Owner's Journey of Personal Growth
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The Chris LoCurto Show features guest Patrick Devereux, who shares how personal growth has contributed to his success in leadership and business growth. As the president of Family Medical Services, Patrick sought leadership development and coaching to enhance his skills. Attending the Next Level Life event helped him prioritize his personal and pro…
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566 | Why Prioritizing Happiness Drives Business Success
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Processes, meetings, and communication are vital for productivity, but team happiness is equally crucial. Soft skills like leadership and communication are essential for fostering a positive work environment. Happiness is contagious and influences others' choices, impacting retention. A leader's attitude significantly affects team productivity and …
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565 | Embracing Vulnerability: Confronting Your Weaknesses for Personal Growth
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Use the timestamps to get to your favorite part: Vulnerability as a strength in leadership. (0:00) Vulnerability in leadership and trust. (4:25) Vulnerability and trust in leadership. (9:17) Vulnerability and admitting mistakes in leadership. (13:49) Vulnerability and resilience in leadership. (17:34) Vulnerability in leadership and team building. …
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564 | The CEO’s Quiet Battle: Combating Isolation at the Top
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Leadership isolation and its impact on health. 0:00 Joel Fortner discusses the isolation and loneliness experienced by small business owners, particularly CEOs and presidents. Leadership isolation and its impact on performance. 1:58 Joel Fortner discusses the unique stresses and pressures of business ownership, including feelings of loneliness and …
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563 | Breaking The “Silent Overload Cycle”
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The negative impact of taking over tasks from team members. 0:00 Leaders suffer silently from "silent overload cycle" due to unfinished tasks delegated to team members, leading to decreased team development. Leaders who don't allow team members to complete tasks and learn from …
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562 | Breaking Through Your Personal Ceiling
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Breaking personal ceilings and overcoming fears. 0:00 Chris LoCurto shares his personal struggle with fear and how he overcomes it by facing it head-on and becoming comfortable with it. He recounts his experience as a child skiing and how he gradually became comfortable with he…
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561 | 5 Overlooked Benefits of Leading Well
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Leading teams effectively and the benefits of active listening. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the benefits of leading effectively, including teaching active listening. He highlights how intentional leadership can lead to better outcomes and more attentive team members. Chris LoC…
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560 | Training People When You Don’t Have Time
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Breaking free from training trap in leadership. 0:00 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. Understanding the "leadership Crazy Cycle" and recognizing t…
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559 | How To Get More Priorities Done
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Prioritization for business growth and personal development. 0:01 Chris LoCurto discusses the importance of prioritization in leadership for business growth and personal development. He shares three keys to prioritizing better, including setting good priorities, handling the ri…
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558 | Improve How You Think For The New Year, Part 2
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Improving mindset and problem-solving techniques. 0:10 Chris LoCurto discusses practical techniques to improve thinking, including breaking down challenges and problem-solving. He shares an example of his daughter facing a challenge and hearing him say "face your fears" to over…
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557 | Improve How You Think For The New Year - Part 1
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Cultivating a positive mindset for the new year. 0:10 Chris Liccardo discusses the importance of having a positive mindset in the new year despite personal struggles. Chris LoCurto encourages listeners to recognize the impact of negative self-talk on their daily lives and relat…
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Codependency and its impact on relationships. 0:00 Chris LoCurto defines codependency as a relationship where one person is dependent on the other for help with an addiction or struggle, with the codependent person needing to be needed in the relationship. Codependency can mani…
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555 | Acing Your Goals and Establishing Processes With Your Team
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Teamwork, leadership, and creating a clear roadmap for success. 0:00 Leaders must create a clear roadmap for their team to avoid confusion and ensure success. Leaders must paint a clear destination (vision) and provide clear goals (strategy) to achieve success. Planning and exe…
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554 | Clarity in Conflict: The Power of Analytical Problem-Solving
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: High C personality style and its impact on team dynamics. 0:00 High C personality style is detailed-oriented and focused on accuracy. High C personalities prioritize logic and facts, avoid emotions in decision making, and fear sounding stupid or being wrong. Personality types a…
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553 | Expecting The Best From Others In Life and In Your Workplace
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Extending benefit of doubt to people, why it's important and how it affects us. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the importance of extending the benefit of the doubt to people, rather than assuming the worst, to avoid living in a state of constant frustration and cynicism. Jim Coll…
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552 | How To Use AI To Boost Your Business With Grant Brott
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: - AI with a former Marine and SEO expert. https://otter.ai/u/-igYcnOrHNicHLWKPHbdwlni5nk?tab=summary&t=1s - Grant Brought shares insights on AI, including its definition, limitations, and potential applications. - Chris LoCurto explains AI to small business owners, emphasizing …
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551 | Leading Under Pressure And Stress With Jeff Kirkham
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: - Leadership, mental health, and entrepreneurship with Jeff Kirkham. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1s - Jeff Kirkham jokes about being a "caveman with a big head and big hands" in a former life as an Army Special Forces member and serial entre…
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550 | Understanding the "S" Personality Style and Its Influence on Conflict
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The S personality style and its influence on conflict resolution. 0:00 Chris LoCurto introduces the high S personality style as a stable and amiable individual who dislikes conflict. Highest personality styles prioritize harmony and avoid conflict, often at their own expense. P…
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549 | The mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business Part 2
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Mental and emotional benefits of debt-free business. 0:00 Chris LoCurto and Joel Fortner discuss the mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business, including being a leader or team member within a business. Joel Fortner asks Chris LoCurto a question about the un…
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548 | The mental and emotional benefits of running a debt-free business Part 1
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: The importance of managing debt for business owners and leaders. 0:00 Chris LoCurto and Joel Fortner discuss the importance of running a debt-free business, with Chris expressing the topic's difficulty and potential to hurt people, while Joel shares his perspective and invites …
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547 | Embracing the High I Personality Style in Team Interactions
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Personality style impact on team dynamics. (0:00) Highly Sensitive Personality Traits and Their Challenges. (4:53) High I type, energy, and exaggeration. (9:49) Leading and communicating with high I Personalities. (14:12) Managing high I individuals in various settings. (20:17)…
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546 | Your New Job: Chief Behavior Officer
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Defining and shaping company culture. 0:00 Chris LoCurto discusses the role of a Chief Behavior Officer, defining culture as actions and attitudes. He argues that leaders should shape culture, rather than simply expecting good behavior from employees. Chris LoCurto emphasizes t…
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545 | Building Healthy, Happy, Hybrid Teams
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Building healthy, happy hybrid teams. 0:00 Chris LoCurto reveals his initial resistance to remote work before COVID forced his team to adapt. Chris LoCurto highlights the importance of accountability in business, citing it as the second biggest issue he sees in every company. H…
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544 | Struggling With Information Gaps
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: 544Summary Communication gaps leading to confusion and frustration. 0:10 Chris LoCurto discusses information gaps leading to frustration in communication, particularly in team settings. Chris LoCurto shares his frustration with people who don't ask questions in meetings, leadin…
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543 | Leading Families: Conflict To Community
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: How do you go from conflict to community? 0:00 Welcome to the chrisliccardo show, leading families conflict to community, and the journey from discord to unity within families. Why conflict within families leads to tension and can lead to strained relationships. How to make a s…
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542 | Leading Teams: Combativeness To Collaboration
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Combativeness vs. collaboration. 0:00 Today's episode is all about team dynamics and leadership. The journey from combativeness to collaboration within teams is coming up next on the chrisliccardo show. Why combativeness can lead to tension and communication breakdowns. Many ti…
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541 | Understanding the "D" Personality Style and Its Influence on Conflict
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Intro to the high d personality style. 0:00 Today's show is kicking off a new series on personality styles, starting with the high d personality style. Today's episode focuses on the high D personality style, which is a driver that tends to be a dominant personality style on a …
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540 | The Pros & Cons: Becoming a Risk Taker
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Are you a risk taker? 0:00 Three big things leaders need to consider when deciding whether or not to take that risk and what they may risk by not taking it. Are you a risk taker? Intro to today’s show. 1:47 Today's episode will examine ways to assess risks and what might be hol…
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539 | The Pros & Cons: Taking Out a Loan?
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Taking out a loan. 0:00 The three big things to consider when deciding whether or not to take out a loan, and why going into debt is one of the biggest mistakes. The short and sweet answer to today's topic. How to leverage your cash. 1:58 Leveraging cash to get out of bad stick…
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538 | The Pros & Cons: Hiring From Within
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: 538Summary Three big things to consider when hiring an outside hire. 0:00 The three big things to consider when trying to decide whether to go with an outside hire or to promote from within the organization. Who is this for? How important is it to have the right team? 1:14 The …
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537 | Growing Your Business Without Dying For It
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: How much are you willing to sacrifice to grow your business? 0:00 Three things leaders need to do to avoid overinvesting in their business. Growth is important. Why growth is an absolute must. 2:07 Growth is an absolute must, not counting the cost. Comparing yourself to other b…
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536 | Is Procrastination Slowing Your Progress?
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: What’s holding leaders back? 0:00 One of the top adversaries that paralyzes leaders today is procrastination. Procrastination is putting things off. Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward? 2:06 Is procrastination keeping you from moving forward. Life moves fast and …
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Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual: Top things to coach ourselves on. 0:00 Welcome to the chrisliccardo show. The top advice and counsel for well-being. Battling the lies with the truths. 1:39 We're all human, and life can be tough. The first question to ask yourself. How am I allowing situations to affect my wor…
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