Dallas Clement is President & CFO at Cox Enterprises, a $23 Billion company with 50,000 employees. In this episode, you'll learn: → the value of asking questions and putting yourself out there → why you should have an elevator pitch for your career (and what a good one sounds like) → what it looks like to find purpose in the journey and not just the destination. At CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, and keep difference maker talent. Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links...
Apr 03, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Blake shares some of his personal story you might not know about, and talks about why you should prioritize building assets outside your day job – with 3 examples. Head to blakebozarth.com to get the Net Worth Newsletter + updates about free live sessions.
Mar 07, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode hosts, Blake Bozarth and Chad Pyke chat with Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision, a fascinating tech leader known for her charismatic leadership style and humble approach. They discuss the importance of confidence and the role of 'helpfulness' in building a strong network. Amanda shares her experiences, describing how she became the CEO unexpectedly and the importance of fostering an 'abundant mentality' within your team. In this episode, you'll learn: → Why yo...
Dec 15, 2023•40 min
This is one of the craziest business stories you'll ever hear. Blake and Chad host Alan Barnhart, the CEO of Barnhart Crane. Well over 30 years ago, Alan implemented a self-imposed, extremely conservative limitation on his own income – he's maintained this limitation while giving away millions in profits every year. Barnhart Crane went from a small mom and pop business to a $600M revenue company with nearly 2,000 employees. Last year alone, they gave away $35M to help people all over the...
Nov 22, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode, hosts Blake Bozarth and Chad Pyke feature Devan Kline, co-founder and CEO of Burn Bootcamp. Devan shares his life story from abandonment by his parents to running a company with 384 franchises. A key part of his approach involves a decision-making system that includes the '65 percent rule' to avoid analysis paralysis, envisioning two chairs to represent his franchisees and members when making major decisions, and a well-honed skill of asking questions. Devan elaborates o...
Nov 08, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 54
We all know the importance of being "customer centric" ... so why is it so easy for people to lose sight of where the money changes hands and what can we do about it as leaders? Our featured guest is Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout Technologies, a cyber security leader with over 1,000 employees.In this episode, you'll learn: → Why you can't manage your way to greatness but can HIRE your way to greatness → What pace of the change looks like and the skills necessary to flourish in ...
Oct 24, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 57
We all know that leaders are supposed to delegate. But let's be real. It's a lot easier said than done. Our FIRST repeat guest after 55 episodes is Charlie Bailes, senior exec at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, an iconic family-owned brand.In this episode, you'll learn: → The difference between delegation and abdication → How to give your team the clarity + trust they need to truly be empowered → Why it's crucial to repel the majority of job candidates → How to create multigeneratio...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Companies often focus on hiring people instead of selecting talent. Blake & Chad host Dee Ann Turner, an incredibly former Chick-Fil-A executive and critically acclaimed author, speaker, and consultant to companies on hiring and developing great talent. In this episode you'll learn: → How to make the shift from hiring people to selecting talent. → How to turn your organization's culture into a talent magnet that attracts A players. → Why building great mentors and leaders is one of t...
Sep 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 55
So many people are coasting through life without purpose – not living on purpose, much less leading on purpose. Blake & Chad host Henry Kaestner, an incredibly successful entrepreneur who founded Bandwidth (now public) and later founded and leads Sovereign's Capital. Henry's also been one of the leading catalysts in the Faith Driven Entrepreneurship and Investing space. In this episode, where you'll learn: → Why being excellent in what you do is what gives you influence → How you...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 54
What's it mean to take "Radical Ownership" and how can you foster an ownership culture for your team? Blake & Chad break it down in this Jam Session, where you'll learn: → Why passivity kills your career and what it looks like to become the driver → What taking extreme responsibility looks like as a leader → Why Fault & Responsibility don't go together → How to help your team or mentee go from victim to victor mentality At CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, ...
Aug 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 53
Every coach and leader wants the most talented team. But "talent without chemistry results in chaos." Hosts Blake Bozarth and Chad Pyke are joined by college basketball legend Matt Doherty (now Executive Coach & Speaker) – a man who won a championship playing alongside Michael Jordan and coached at the highest levels. In this episode, you'll learn: → How to foster chemistry on your team and get the most out of the talent around you → Why you should approach your craft the same ...
Jul 26, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 52
LOP is back ... and it's a Brand. New. Era. In this episode, Blake jams with new co-host, Chad Pyke on all things interview process. Get our 2 hottest takes for owning your next interview for that new leadership role, and if you're a hiring manager, 2 bonus tips for locking in the right hire for your team. At CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, and keep difference maker talent. Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links ....
Jul 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 51
When was the last time your team offered to take a 70% pay cut? In this episode, Issa Baluch shares an incredible personal story about how he and his company overcame crisis by making personal sacrifice and embracing what it means to be a team. Issa is a very successful entrepreneur and legend in the Logistics industry. Issa shares his powerful journey of how moved from refugee from Africa to business tycoon in Dubai. In this episode, you'll learn: –> Why being a "self-made" leader is a ...
May 14, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 50
"Culture is not what you do. It's who you are." Our guest is Aaron Burke, businessman turned ministry leader and Founding Pastor of Radiant Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the US. In this episode, you'll learn how to build a culture YOU want to be part of and what it looks like to create unity in your team. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
May 09, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 49
How do you help someone increase their Emotional Intelligence and develop more of a Growth Mindset? Our guest is Debbie Plager, Chief Talent Officer at HUB International. As a self-described "Recovering Fixed-Mindsetter," Debbie is the quintessential coach for developing a Growth Mindset and building higher EQ. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
May 02, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Sitting down with the legend of Bob Burg, author of The Go-Giver, a book that's reached millions of people. "Leading with value" is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean and how can you do it? Bob demystifies it and gives some hard-hitting insights for how to win the hearts and minds of the people around us. Commitment vs. compliance. Push vs. Pull. Real authenticity. So many nuggets in this episode from a legend. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by B...
Mar 10, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Atypical episode. Blake shares a pretty cool and crazy personal story that happened to him last week at Chipotle of all places. As we enter 2022, how can we react with more grace, compassion, and generosity to those around us, even when we might feel like they don't deserve it? Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Jan 03, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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...
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 impact...
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...
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...
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
