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635 | Lead Like a Coach, Not a Firefighter

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If your team can’t move without you and your calendar feels like a crisis hotline, it’s time to shift from fixing everything to coaching intentionally. In this episode, we break down how to move from chaos to clarity by building a team that takes ownership.
Timestamps:
00:02:56 – Firefighting Feels Productive—But It’s Short-Term
Why solving every problem yourself creates dependency, not growth.
00:08:40 – Coaching Unlocks Ownership
How asking questions empowers your team to solve problems on their own.
00:15:48 – Great Coaches Lead with Questions, Not Control
Coaching isn't about control—it's about helping people think for themselves.
00:19:03 – Coaching Requires Patience—but Multiplies Progress
Why short-term coaching leads to long-term time and freedom.
00:23:23 – You Can’t Coach What You Don’t Model
You can’t expect behaviors you don’t demonstrate yourself.
00:26:04 – Action Steps
Simple things you can do this week to start coaching instead of fixing.
00:27:19 – Additional Resources
Explore Episode 577 on proactive leadership.
00:27:40 – Virtual Team Trainings
Learn how to lead better without leaving your office at chrislocurto.com/training.
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641 episodes

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Manage episode 495902634 series 93116
Content provided by Chris LoCurto. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chris LoCurto or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
If your team can’t move without you and your calendar feels like a crisis hotline, it’s time to shift from fixing everything to coaching intentionally. In this episode, we break down how to move from chaos to clarity by building a team that takes ownership.
Timestamps:
00:02:56 – Firefighting Feels Productive—But It’s Short-Term
Why solving every problem yourself creates dependency, not growth.
00:08:40 – Coaching Unlocks Ownership
How asking questions empowers your team to solve problems on their own.
00:15:48 – Great Coaches Lead with Questions, Not Control
Coaching isn't about control—it's about helping people think for themselves.
00:19:03 – Coaching Requires Patience—but Multiplies Progress
Why short-term coaching leads to long-term time and freedom.
00:23:23 – You Can’t Coach What You Don’t Model
You can’t expect behaviors you don’t demonstrate yourself.
00:26:04 – Action Steps
Simple things you can do this week to start coaching instead of fixing.
00:27:19 – Additional Resources
Explore Episode 577 on proactive leadership.
00:27:40 – Virtual Team Trainings
Learn how to lead better without leaving your office at chrislocurto.com/training.
  continue reading

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