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 ...
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...
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 quickl...
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 thi...
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 transformat...
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 miss...
Jan 18, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Only 8% of people achieve their New Year's resolutions ... we are all about setting big goals. But a goal without a plan is just a dream. And a plan without action is just a waste of time. Discover the simple system we use to help leaders achieve more than they ever thought possible. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Dec 30, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The more senior you become in your organization, the more the quality of your leadership team determines your success. Eric Fuller is the CEO of US Xpress, an innovative logistics and trucking company with nearly $2 Billion in annual revenue. In this episode, discover: * Why Eric spends 60-70% of his time focused on his leadership team, making sure he has the right people + they’re playing to their strengths + working well together * Why he thinks any people manager should be spendin...
Dec 14, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We're all about servant leadership, but it can go wrong. This episode is absolutely packed with wisdom and practical steps you can take to better elevate others. Jeremie Kubicek is the Executive Chairman of GiANT Worldwide. He's started 24 different companies, including running well known brands Leadercast, the Catalyst conference, and the John Maxwell companies. In this episode you'll learn: –Why the best leaders are like Sherpas ... including why nobody wants to follow an asthmatic sherp...
Nov 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We've all heard that thinking like an owner is key to success ... but how do you develop and grow an ownership mentality? And how can we help our people cultivate an ownership mindset? Maya Grossman, author of Invaluable: 10 Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career lays out a 3-part framework you can put to use for yourself and your organization today. Learn some practical tools and hear great examples for what it looks like to create value and cultivate an ownership mentality ...
Nov 18, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Most companies don't use the "L" word. Joel Manby thinks they're doing it wrong. Joel is the author of Love Works and served as CEO of major companies including SeaWorld, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Saab. Joel breaks down what it looks like to lead with love ... love the verb, not the emotion / romance. In this episode you'll learn: *practical ways you can lead with love *the importance of leaders having "Be Goals" not just "Do Goals" ...
Nov 09, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We live in a shortcut culture ... but true greatness is boring. In this episode, Kevin DeShazo, Founder of Fieldhouse Media and author of Keep Chopping Wood, breaks down a simple construct that helps you achieve your vision. You can't run a marathon until you run a mile first, and it's ultimately about putting in the "boring" work day in, day out. Learn how leaders can instill a culture of consistency in their organization that will produce breakthrough results. Leadership On Purpose...
Oct 26, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Remember how it felt in the beginning of the pandemic with the whole world crashing down? Mike Simonds, COO of Unum Group (Fortune 250 employee benefits company), shares incredibly powerful firsthand crisis experience helping lead an 11,000 person company, and breaks down a really helpful construct leaders can use to become aware of our emotions in times of stress and threat... including what it means to help your team stay "Above The Line." Mike shares the importance of mobilizing forums ...
Oct 15, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
How much do you love getting a video from a friend on your birthday? There's something very powerful about personal video. It humanizes communication again, and we need this more than ever in our increasingly remote working world. More people are using personal video to connect with clients, but many leaders are missing out on the benefits casual, conversational video messages can have on their organization's culture. Ethan Beute, author of Rehumanize Your Business and executive at B...
Oct 05, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is packed with practical tips for showing up as a servant leader, especially in a virtual workspace. Omar L. Harris is author of the Servant Leader’s Manifesto and was an executive in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. Discover what it means to “Inner-view” new team members, how to build unity in otherwise divisive times, and why you should grow in humility as your success grows. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Sep 18, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Discover a framework for approaching the world that applies to all facets of life and leadership. Do you have big goals to change the world? Big goals for the impact you want have on the world? Or, do you see big problems and ever feel overwhelmed about what you can do? This framework is for YOU. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Sep 10, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Here's the reality: anyone can choose to step up as a leader, and our world needs more people choosing leadership. Our guest John Eades, CEO of LearnLoft and author of Building The Best, breaks down what it looks like to lead in the small everyday ways. Learn how leaders can breathe life into their organization simply in the way they encourage people, and what to do when you encounter bad leaders. This episode is packed with nuggets to help you grow your leadership as you inspire, empower,...
Aug 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Great leaders are great champions. They seek out people, recognize their gifts and goals, and invest in them in a way that elevates them. This is a Jam Session with one of the best champions I know, Lexi Bozarth. We break down 5 practical ways to be a great champion of others, increasing your impact as a leader. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Aug 08, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Do you love the Enneagram and other personality tests? BRACE YOURSELF. Learn Dr. Ben Hardy's beef with personality tests and what we should be doing instead. Get ready to transform your leadership with purpose and goals that shape who you are and help others pursue the best version of themselves. Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth , Founder & CEO of CoThryve...
Aug 02, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
