546 | Your New Job: Chief Behavior Officer

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:Defining and shaping company culture. 0:00Chris 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 the importance of defining and shaping a great culture in a company or family, as it brings power and momentum when everyone is moving in the same direction.He contrasts this with a poor culture, where gossip, backstabbing, and low morale hinder progress and create a toxic work environment.Building trust and vulnerability in leadership teams. 4:56Chris LoCurto highlights the lack of trust as a common issue among leadership teams, noting that even when team members think they trust each other, they may not be vulnerable enough to truly communicate and collaborate effectively.He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in building trust and deepening communication within a leadership team, but also acknowledges the need to be mindful of sharing personal information with the right people.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of trust and vulnerability in teams, encouraging members to share their failures and learn from each other.He believes that when team members trust each other, they can work closer together, have deeper conversations, and focus on making failure a great teacher for success.Positive culture and leadership. 9:51Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of creating a positive culture in business, leading to increased productivity and better outcomes.By teaching leaders to be behavior officers, businesses can experience remarkable growth and success.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of gratitude in managing one's own behavior and leading others positively.He encourages listeners to focus on being grateful for the good things in their lives, even during difficult times.Forgiveness and gratitude in difficult times. 16:02Chris LoCurto shares how God revealed to him that he was not forgiving two people who were currently sinning against him, and how praying for them has changed his life.LoCurto and his wife pray specifically for those who are causing difficulty in their lives, finding it difficult but necessary to forgive in the midst of negative situations.Start with gratitude and learn personality styles to grow closer to God and others.Personality styles and leadership roles. 20:57Chris LoCurto explains the importance of understanding personality styles to lead people to better behaviors.Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of learning leadership skills to help others succeed.He shares a meme illustrating the difference between an "obvious solution" (add more horses) and a "corporate solution" (add more people in the cart with whips).Chris LoCurto emphasizes the importance of understanding one's personality style in the role of Chief Behavior Officer (CBO), as it can impact how they interact with and influence others.He encourages leaders to...