Chris LoCurto

#FinishingStrong Leading with grace and finishing strong are two integral components of effective leadership that can inspire and motivate teams to achieve their best. Here are some strategies to embody these qualities: Start by setting a positive example. Demonstrate integrity, humility, and compassion in all interactions. Your behavior sets the tone for your team, fostering an environment of respect and trust. Communicate clearly and listen actively. This ensures that everyone feels heard and valued, which boosts morale and encourages open dialogue.

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This Is What Serving on a Chamber Board Actually Means... Serving on a chamber of commerce board of directors is a Unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of your community.   It's an honor that comes with significant responsibilities.   Chamber boards carry real authority and responsibility, they're not just ceremonial positions, but decision-making bodies entrusted with guiding the chamber's strategic direction.   Board members must understand and live up to their fiduciary duties: the Duty of Loyalty, Duty of Care, and Duty of Obedience.   This means, among other things, avoiding conflicts of interest, using good business judgment, and remaining faithful to the chamber's mission, bylaws, and goals.   One of the most essential roles of the board is strategic oversight.   Board members are expected to approve the chamber's strategic plan and ensure the annual budget aligns with it.   They monitor the progress of goals, evaluate programs and services, and assess the board's overall performance.    Effective governance also includes understanding the chamber’s financial situation and making decisions that advance the organization in the long term and short term.   Equally important is understanding boundaries.   A healthy board-staff relationship is built on mutual respect and clear roles.   The board governs and sets direction, while the staff, led by the President/CEO, manages daily operations.   Good board members do not micromanage the staff, and individual members have no authority to speak for or commit the chamber without proper delegation.   Board members are often expected to attend events, promote the chamber and its programs, recruit future leaders, and contribute through sponsorships and committee involvement.   They should come prepared to meetings, uphold board decisions (even if they personally disagreed) and maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.   Ultimately, serving on a chamber board requires a commitment of time, energy, and integrity.   Before accepting or continuing a board position, individuals should ask themselves: Do I have the time? Do I have the passion? Am I truly ready to lead and serve in a way that helps our chamber and community thrive?   When board members embrace these responsibilities, they help build a high-functioning organization that drives meaningful impact for members, the community, and the future of the chamber.   It's an opportunity that is not to be taken lightly. #Chamber #ChamberOfCommerce #ChamberPros

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Welcome to this week's Thursday Talk! Today I am speaking about effective communication within your organizations and teams. Please view this brief video to gain insight into the ways that we all can better communicate in business. Share with me your thoughts in the comments below! #communication #businesscommunication #businessstrategy #businessgrowth #thegrowthcoach #thegrowthcoachofnorthernva #strategicplanning #businessdevelopment #businessbuilding #sales #marketing #salestraining #marketingstrategy

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Authenticity isn’t a liability in business, it is leverage. In this episode of the Moore Style Podcast, Joyce Toti shares her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, the lessons she’s learned, and why vulnerability is not weakness but strength. We talked about how real impact happens when you stop performing and start showing up as yourself raw, aligned, and intentional. ✨ If you’ve ever struggled with the balance between professionalism and authenticity, this episode offers a powerful perspective. 🎥 Watch the full conversation now on YouTube @CelesteMooreImage. Follow CelesteMoore for more conversations on identity, image, and leadership.

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When businesses let fear, fear of losing customers or market share, drive their decisions, they often end up executing reactive strategies that do more harm than good. Instead, the best approach is to stay focused on what you do really well. Invest your energy in improving and building on your strengths, not in defending what you already have. Positive, proactive strategies fuel growth. Fear-based, defensive moves only hold you back. #growth #proactive #strategy #fear #organization #ceocoach #ceocoaching

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Great business leaders bring out the best in their people. In this TAB Talk video, The Alternative Board (Worldwide) President & CEO Jason Zickerman shares practical strategies to help business owners and leadership teams achieve peak performance through the concept of group flow. If you're a business owner striving to build a more focused, productive, and collaborative team, this conversation is a must-watch. These are the kinds of insights that help turn average teams into high-performing powerhouses. Watch now and start building a team that thrives together. #businesscoaching #tabboards #stratpro #leadershipdevelopment

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“What did you hear me say? What did you picture when I said that?” We must constantly be asking these questions because real communication isn’t about how much you say—it’s about how clear can you see. Until the picture in your mind matches the one in theirs, you haven’t truly communicated. High performers keep their mindset and message focused on what they want to see happen, not on what they don’t. 🎯 In your next team meeting or conversation—at work and at home—ask someone to repeat back what they heard or saw when you spoke. Notice where the alignment is strong—and where clarity still needs to grow.

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Thinking of Starting a Business or Already in the Game? This is a Must Read. Running a business is more than having a logo and posting once in a while. If you truly want to grow, you have to be consistent, intentional, and bold about your brand. You have to show up even when you’re tired. You have to market your business even when no one is buying. You have to believe in what you’re building even when the results are slow. What has helped me is this: ✅ Being intentional with every step knowing who I’m serving, and why. ✅ Showing up for my business like it’s already successful. ✅ Being consistent, not perfect. Because consistency builds trust, and trust drives sales. You can’t post once and expect results. You can’t hide your business and expect people to find it. You can’t play small and expect big wins. So if you’re thinking of starting a business or already in it, here’s your reminder: BE seen. BE heard. BE consistent. BE intentional. Your business deserves that. #BusinessTips #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwner #WomenInBusiness #Consistency #BusinessGrowth

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How A Business Coach Helped My Business Coaches often listen to personal struggles as well as business, the difference is that their goal is to help you move toward business growth not help your interpersonal relationships." https://lttr.ai/Afqwf #Digitalmarketing #MarketingConsulting #Startups #Womeninbusiness #Businesscoach #Starupcoach #Startup #VirtualAssistant #Freelancer #Freelance #digitalmarketing #marketingconsulting #startups #womeninbusiness #businesscoach #starupcoach #startup #freelancer #freelance #smallbusinesstips #businesstips

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When you're talking to friends, you naturally EMPHASIZE some of your words. But lots of people don't do this when speaking for business, which makes you sound boring. This exercise (in the video) will help you make your business speech POP. For the full blog post, go here: https://lnkd.in/efrtS2iD

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Running a family business can be complicated. Family-owned companies navigate the same market pressures and operational concerns as every other business owner, but may also deal with often-complicated family dynamics, expectations, and emotions. So, how do successful family businesses make it work? Many TAB Business Owners work with family businesses and help them create solutions for the real challenges they face. We asked them for their insight. To learn what they had to say, read “8 Common Challenges Every Family-Owned Business Faces” and how to overcome those obstacles. Only at The Alternative Board (TAB). https://lnkd.in/gD9WEZ_Z #tabboards #businesscoaching #businessleadership #familybusiness #businesschallenges  

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