What's it mean to be relentlessly intentional? ... especially when it comes to your leadership and developing people? Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer and Founder of Learning Sharks talks about how to avoid the one-size-fits-all approach to development that so many companies fall into. Christopher is a husband and dad to SIX kids – he passionately believes you should never have to compromise family for success in career. In this episode, you'll learn: –> What it looks like to be relen...
Dec 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 45
What if there was a book to inspire your kid's inner leader? Lexi turns the table on Blake and interviews him about his recently released kids book about leadership. Visit cothryve.co/kidsbook for free coloring pages and to pick up a copy. You can also simply search "I want to be a leader when I grow up" on Amazon and pick it up for cheap there. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Dec 16, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 44
People don't become leaders without doing leadership. Gina Creek is Executive Director of the Leadership Institute at Advent Health. She explains how leadership gets romanticized and how to help others step UP and step IN to what leadership is really all about. In this episode, you'll learn: –> Why leadership is NOT the goal and should be a means, not an end –> What the "Great Corporate Standoff" is all about and how to solve it –> How to ask people questions that ignites their leadersh...
Nov 17, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 43
"Everyone assumes Artificial Intelligence will take your job. That's wrong .. but someone who uses AI better than you, will take your job." Our guest is Alex Collmer, Founder & CEO of VidMob, a fast-growing company recently valued at nearly $300 million. Alex is a successful entrepreneur who's as purpose-driven as they come. He shares insights on the advance of AI and how to lead in a people-first way. In this episode, you'll learn: –> Which sectors of the economy will be impacted the mos...
Nov 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 42
What does it look like to innovate inside a non-profit? How would a non-profit shift from fundraising to running as a fully self-sustaining operation? Brian Mosley, President of RightNow Media brings the wisdom in this episode. RightNow Media has nearly 200 employees and has been described as the Netflix of ministry, and Brian clarifies where this parallel is accurate and where it falls apart. In this episode, you'll learn: –> What’s healthy about running a non-profit like a business with a v...
Oct 08, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 41
As leaders, we care about maximizing our time for the greatest impact. Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur, best selling-author, and his work has been read and consumed by millions of people. Jordan's earned his "real-world PhD" in Time Management, and his latest book is Redeeming Your Time. In this episode, you'll learn: –> 3 tangible ways to better protect your time so you can become significantly more productive –> Why multitasking is the worst and how to be truly present in your wor...
Oct 02, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We all know we're supposed to be real and vulnerable as a leader, but what's that really supposed to look like? Casey Graham is a successful entrepreneur, and his latest company is Gravy – a fast-growing payment recovery company that's on track to return $1B to their clients by 2023. In this episode, you'll learn: –> Why being real / vulnerable as a leader SHOULD look different depending on the context –> What it means to be pre vs. post-broken. May have confidence, but they walk with a li...
Sep 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We have another legend of an entrepreneur on the show today in David Heinemeier Hansson, otherwise known as DHH. Our theme is leading with conviction and taking tough stands. DHH is an incredibly successful tech entrepreneur (creator of Ruby On Rails and Co-Founder of Basecamp), and has an entirely unorthodox approach to business compared to his peers in the tech space ... and he's stuck out for doing it in sometimes controversial ways. Earmuff warning: there's some language in this episode. If ...
Aug 29, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, you're going to hear from a legend – Garry Ridge is the renown Chairman and CEO of WD-40. His accent is Australian, his wit is sharp, and his wisdom is plentiful. Garry has led the way fostering a culture at WD-40 that is truly special, and the results to the bottom line for this worldwide brand are unmistakable. The WD-40 company has gone from $350M market cap to $3.5B under Garry's leadership. Garry's a practitioner of the leadership concepts you hear about on podcasts and rea...
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Win the morning, win the day. Our guest in Glenn Lundy – he's one of the more inspiring voices you'll come across these days, and he's bringing a few tangible steps to succeed in your morning routine. In this episode, you'll get 5 tangible steps to winning the morning and learn: –> How the snooze button messes with your energy level the whole day –> Why your phone is your worst enemy in the morning –> What you should do in the morning to set yourself up for success Leadership On Purpose...
Jun 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Can strategic perspective be developed and how do you go about doing it? Our guest is Cissy Williams, Chief Customer Officer at Protective Life, a multi-billion dollar insurance company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Cissy has an inspiring career story and is the perfect person to share insights on how to develop strategic perspective. In this episode, you'll learn: –> Why breadth of experience and exposure is key to strategic perspective + career growth –> How to pursue opportuniti...
Jun 19, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
What's the future of work look like what are the implications for leaders? Our guest is Lisa McGill, CHRO at Silver Peak and the perfect person to share insights on how to lead in a distributed / hybrid workplace. In this episode, you'll learn: –> What the "Turnover Tsunami" is all about and how leaders can take advantage –> How to hire for people who will thrive in the workplace of the future –> How to handle burnout and why the best leaders focus their teams on the few things that mat...
Jun 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
What does it look like to make humility a core value in your organization? How do you hire for humility and cultivate it in your culture? Our guest is Ken McElrath, Founder of Skuid. Ken's scaled a successful company with "Humble Expert" as a core value. In this episode, you'll learn: –> What false humility looks like and how to own your strengths while being humble –> How intensive listening is indistinguishable with humility –> Why to look for "we" over "me" in new hire interviews –&g...
May 24, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 33
How do you win the talent battle in a tight labor market? Charlie Bailes talks about how to avoid "warm body syndrome" and attract the right talent to your organization. Charlie is VP of HR & Logistics at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits – an iconic Florida brand with 150+ stores and 1600+ employees. In this episode you'll learn: –> how to avoid hiring mistakes by telling candidates why they shouldn't work for you –> practical examples for authentic and transparent leadership that builds tr...
May 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Can you have it all – family, community, and work? Our guest is Suneera Madhani, Founder & CEO of Stax by Fattmerchant. Her answer to this question is an unapologetic YES. Suneera shares her powerful personal story as well as a practical framework she calls the "3 Bucket Principle" for integrating work with life and prioritizing the things that matter most. "Your story is yours to design," and if you care about the goal, you'll focus on the system. Suneera shares how to say NO more often so ...
May 06, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 31
How do you build connection and foster relationships in a distributed team environment? Our guest is Hubert Palan, CEO of Productboard, and he shares how to overcome some of the unique challenges of a virtual reality. Trust and connection require knowing one other on a personal level, and Hubert shares some practical insights for building community and stronger bonds among the team. He also talks about why leaders should stop referring to our company as "family" and what we should say instead. M...
May 03, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
How do you foster a culture where autonomy scales? Our guest is David Cancel, CEO at Drift and Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Business School. He is the embodiment of the American success story, and you'll catch a bit of this in the episode. Learn how a great culture matches equal parts autonomy + accountability ... people empowered to create and make decisions, matched with a high degree of accountability, ultimately to the customer. David talks about how leaders should STOP hiring for cu...
Apr 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
How do you build culture from scratch? Our guest is Don Thoma, CEO at Aireon, and the quintessential intrapreneur turned entrepreneur. Don shares how important the hiring process is for screening people that will enhance your company's culture and for emphasizing its importance on the front end. He also shares how communication is vital, but walking the talk is even more important in the way you and your leaders live out the values and celebrate team members who are doing the same. Finally, we t...
Apr 19, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Have you ever led a team where you had less experience than most of the team? It's not an easy scenario, but it's one that many emerging leaders find themselves in. Our guest is Marc Diouane, Chief Business Officer at Checkr. Marc is an experienced senior exec who's led teams all over the globe, and he remembers what it was like when he was first asked to lead a team at 25 years old. Marc shares the natural challenges of managing people early in your career, how to build trust quickly, and what ...
Apr 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Want a sure-fire way to enhance your organization's culture? Focus on the positive. As leaders, it's natural to want to please everyone. We should welcome and listen to feedback, but when we cater to the complainers whose problem isn't really all that valid, it makes it worse for everyone. Our guest is Erik Huberman, CEO of Hawke Media, and we talk about two different "laws of 3" in this episode that will help you be a better leader. Erik also shares his passionately held belief that "hustle isn...
Apr 08, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
How do you attract top talent into your organization? What’s your pitch? Our guest is James Cutrer, a top sales executive at MongoDB, and he shares the 5-point pitch he uses to win top talent. We also talk specifically about developing sales leaders as well as the concept of “collaborative competition.” Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve
Apr 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The more senior you grow as a leader and the more your organization grows, the less your voice is heard and the more weight it carries. The implications of this are significant, and Greg Segall, CEO at Alyce, breaks down why it matters and what you can do about it. Greg also shares how senior leaders set the example for balance at work and how he prioritizes family time and encourages his team to do the same. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Mar 23, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Why is it important to stay lean as your company / organization grows? It's not just about the budget savings. Drew Cook, CFO at Pact, shares how staying lean enables better decision making and better business outcomes. Get practical nuggets on hiring, how to creatively solve challenges as you grow without adding new cost, and where staying lean can go wrong. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Mar 15, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Do you choose what you want most over what you want right now? This is part 2 of Think Macro Invest Micro – a deep dive with Rocky DeStefano on how the best leaders invest micro to achieve macro impact. Catch the first part "Think Macro" on A Server's Journey podcast. It's another fun jam session with practical insights on investing micro in your life and leadership. Learn about the compounding effect and how you can leverage it to enhance your impact, and how to keep choosing the hard thing for...
Mar 10, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This episode tees up a two-part collaboration with Rocky DeStefano, Chic-fil-a owner and host of A Server's Journey. It's a fun jam session that feels much more "talk radio" than a typical LOP episode. Enjoy! Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve
Mar 05, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Generational differences can either cause tension in an organization OR with an intentional approach, yield better business outcomes. Gen Z is officially in the workforce, and our guest, Jessica Stollings-Holder shares insights for understanding this generation and some great tips for leading Gen Z employees. Jess is an expert on generational dynamics in the workforce, and this episode is packed with insights to help you lead multiple generations on purpose. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Bl...
Mar 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 20
How do you successfully lead transformation and shift an organization into growth mode? Erich Sternberg is an Executive Vice President at Kemper, a publicly traded insurance company headquartered in Chicago. Erich shares practical insights for building a culture that encourages smart risk, how to kill analysis paralysis and instill a bias for action, and how to create buy-in by getting your people to own the challenge. We also cover some pitfalls leads should avoid when leading transformation. L...
Feb 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What's it take to scale a team? Dan Frohnen, CMO at Sendoso, shares practical insights for scaling a team in a growing company. Learn how he built trust coming into a new organization, how he involves his team in the hiring process, and how he safeguards and builds culture along the way. We also talk strengths-based leadership and "acceptable minimums." It's a great concept for setting clear expectations with your team for what are the required skills and capabilities for growing in your organiz...
Feb 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode is perfect for two types of people: people who want to take ownership for their career and leaders who want to help their people take ownership for their career. Andy Storch is our guest – a thought leader in the talent development space and author of the new book, Own Your Career. Own Your Life. Can you think of people who are unhappy or frustrated in their career? The first step to success is taking ownership and responsibility. Your career success is not on someone else's plate o...
Feb 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It sometimes feels like the soft stuff, but there is real ROI on mission-driven culture. Shari Costantini is the Founder & CEO of Avant Healthcare Professionals. Her story is incredible, and the growth Avant has experienced, going from $25M to $100M+ in just about 5 years, is nothing short of amazing. Avant's growth has been fueled by the mission. It's also what's helped get them through the unbelievably trying pandemic. Shari does a phenomenal job bringing to life how her company keeps the ...
Jan 18, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
