639 | How to Lead a Team Member Out of Fear-Based Decision-Making

Does your team hesitate, second-guess, or play it safe when bold action is needed? In this episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we uncover how to spot fear-based decision making, why it happens, and how to lead people out of it and into ownership.

00:03:43 – Parable: Yeshua Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41)
A powerful lesson in confronting fear without shame, and leading with calm instead of chaos.

00:10:03 – Spot the Patterns of Fear-Based Behavior
Learn to recognize chronic indecision, perfectionism, second-guessing, and other fear-driven habits.

00:22:41 – Address the Root, Not Just the Results
Why surface-level fixes don’t work—and how coaching questions reveal the real fear.

00:33:28 – Create Safe Spaces for Calculated Risk
Give team members safe, low-risk opportunities to decide, act, and learn without fear of punishment.

00:40:06 – Speak Identity and Belief Into Them
Call out their strengths and value to replace fear with purpose and confidence.

00:42:49 – Set Clear Expectations and Accountability—With Support
Balance challenge with encouragement so growth is steady and sustainable.

00:45:02 – Action Items
Practical steps to help your team move from fear to confident ownership.

00:45:44 – Additional Resources
Links to more tools and episodes for overcoming fear and building a courageous culture.

00:46:20 – Conclusion
Fear-based decision making doesn’t have to be permanent—lead with clarity, compassion, and challenge to inspire transformation.