Leadership On Purpose

By Blake Bozarth

What's Leadership On Purpose about?

Welcome to Leadership On Purpose, a podcast designed to help you grow your influence and lead with confidence and humility. We’re a community of leaders building leaders, and each episode gives you practical insights for leading yourself and your team.

Join host Blake Bozarth, Founder & CEO of CoThryve, and keep leading on purpose.

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Leadership On Purpose episodes:

04.03.2024
Owning Your Voice ft. Dallas Clement, President at Cox Enterprises
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...
03.07.2024
Why you should build Assets outside your day job (+ personal update!)
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...
12.15.2023
Building Confidence ft. Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision
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'...
11.22.2023
Leading with Radical Generosity ft. Alan Barnhart, CEO of Barnhart Crane
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...
11.08.2023
Million Dollar Decision-Making System ft. Devan Kline, Co-Founder & CEO of Burn Boot Camp
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...
10.24.2023
Where the money changes hands, ft. Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout Technologies
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,...
10.03.2023
Demystifying delegation ft. Charlie Bailes, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
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...
09.07.2023
Building a Talent Magnet ft. Dee Ann Turner, CEO & former Chick-fil-A Executive
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...
08.30.2023
Leading with Faith & Excellence ft. Henry Kaestner of Sovereign's Capital
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...
08.14.2023
Radical Ownership: Jam Session
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...
07.26.2023
Talent without chemistry = chaos ft. Matt Doherty
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...
07.11.2023
Jam Session: LOP RETURNS + 2 keys for acing interview process
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...
05.14.2022
The Myth of The Self-Made Leader with Issa Baluch, Founder of Swift Freight International
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...
05.09.2022
Crafting Culture & Building Unity with Aaron Burke, Founding Pastor of Radiant Church
"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...
05.02.2022
Developing a Growth Mindset + increasing EQ with Debbie Plager
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...
03.10.2022
The Go-Giver Leader with Bob Burg
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...
01.03.2022
Crazy Story at Chipotle – Grace Wins
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...
12.28.2021
Relentlessly Intentional with Christopher Lind
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...
12.16.2021
I Want To Be a Leader When I Grow Up – kids book release!
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....
11.17.2021
Why Leadership Is a Contact Sport with Gina Creek, AdventHealth Exec Director of Leadership Institute
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...
11.01.2021
Leading in a World of Artificial Intelligence with Alex Collmer, CEO of VidMob
"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...
10.08.2021
Leading a Non-Profit with Brian Mosley, President of RightNow Media
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...
10.02.2021
Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor
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...
09.22.2021
"Being Real" as a Leader with Casey Graham, CEO of Gravy
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...
08.29.2021
Taking Tough Stands with David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), Basecamp
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...
07.14.2021
Permission To Make Mistakes with Garry Ridge, CEO WD-40
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...
06.30.2021
5 Steps to Win The Morning with Glenn Lundy
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,...
06.19.2021
Developing Strategic Perspective with Cissy Williams, CCO at Protective Life
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...
06.08.2021
Future of Work with Lisa McGill
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...
05.24.2021
Humility at Work with Ken McElrath, Founder of Skuid
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...
05.15.2021
Winning the Talent Battle with Charlie Bailes, Exec at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
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...
05.06.2021
Can You Have It All? with Suneera Madhani, CEO of Stax by Fattmerchant
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...
05.03.2021
Building Connection on a Global Team with Hubert Palan, CEO of Productboard
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...
04.25.2021
Scaling Autonomy with David Cancel, CEO at Drift
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...
04.19.2021
Building Culture From the Ground Up with Don Thoma, CEO at Aireon
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...
04.13.2021
Leading People Early in Your Career with Marc Diouane, Chief Business Officer at Checkr
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....
04.08.2021
Focus On The Winners with Erik Huberman, CEO of Hawke Media
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...
04.02.2021
Attracting Top Talent & "Collaborative Competition" with James Cutrer, MongoDB
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...
03.23.2021
Scaling Your Voice with Greg Segall CEO at Alyce
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...
03.15.2021
Staying Lean with Drew Cook CFO at Pact
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...
03.10.2021
How Leaders INVEST MICRO with Rocky DeStefano
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....
03.05.2021
Think Macro Invest Micro INTRO with Rocky DeStefano
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...
03.03.2021
Leading Gen Z Employees with Jessica Stollings-Holder
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...
02.25.2021
Leading Transformation with Erich Sternberg, EVP at Kemper
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...
02.12.2021
Scaling a Team with Dan Frohnen of Sendoso
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...
02.01.2021
Own Your Career + Help Your People Do The Same with Andy Storch
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...
01.18.2021
Creating a Mission-Driven Culture with Shari Costantini, CEO at Avant Healthcare Professionals
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...
12.30.2020
Use This System To Achieve Your Most Important Goals – 4x4 System
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...
12.14.2020
Building a Super Team with Eric Fuller, CEO of US Xpress
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....
11.30.2020
Where Servant Leadership Goes WRONG + Becoming a Liberating Leader with Jeremie Kubicek
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,...

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Leadership On Purpose episodes:

Owning Your Voice ft. Dallas Clement, President at Cox Enterprises

Why you should build Assets outside your day job (+ personal update!)

Building Confidence ft. Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision

Leading with Radical Generosity ft. Alan Barnhart, CEO of Barnhart Crane

Million Dollar Decision-Making System ft. Devan Kline, Co-Founder & CEO of Burn Boot Camp

Where the money changes hands, ft. Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout Technologies

Demystifying delegation ft. Charlie Bailes, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

Building a Talent Magnet ft. Dee Ann Turner, CEO & former Chick-fil-A Executive

Leading with Faith & Excellence ft. Henry Kaestner of Sovereign's Capital

Radical Ownership: Jam Session

Talent without chemistry = chaos ft. Matt Doherty

Jam Session: LOP RETURNS + 2 keys for acing interview process

The Myth of The Self-Made Leader with Issa Baluch, Founder of Swift Freight International

Crafting Culture & Building Unity with Aaron Burke, Founding Pastor of Radiant Church

Developing a Growth Mindset + increasing EQ with Debbie Plager

The Go-Giver Leader with Bob Burg

Crazy Story at Chipotle – Grace Wins

Relentlessly Intentional with Christopher Lind

I Want To Be a Leader When I Grow Up – kids book release!

Why Leadership Is a Contact Sport with Gina Creek, AdventHealth Exec Director of Leadership Institute

Leading in a World of Artificial Intelligence with Alex Collmer, CEO of VidMob

Leading a Non-Profit with Brian Mosley, President of RightNow Media

Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor

"Being Real" as a Leader with Casey Graham, CEO of Gravy

Taking Tough Stands with David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH), Basecamp

Permission To Make Mistakes with Garry Ridge, CEO WD-40

5 Steps to Win The Morning with Glenn Lundy

Developing Strategic Perspective with Cissy Williams, CCO at Protective Life

Future of Work with Lisa McGill

Humility at Work with Ken McElrath, Founder of Skuid

Winning the Talent Battle with Charlie Bailes, Exec at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

Can You Have It All? with Suneera Madhani, CEO of Stax by Fattmerchant

Building Connection on a Global Team with Hubert Palan, CEO of Productboard

Scaling Autonomy with David Cancel, CEO at Drift

Building Culture From the Ground Up with Don Thoma, CEO at Aireon

Leading People Early in Your Career with Marc Diouane, Chief Business Officer at Checkr

Focus On The Winners with Erik Huberman, CEO of Hawke Media

Attracting Top Talent & "Collaborative Competition" with James Cutrer, MongoDB

Scaling Your Voice with Greg Segall CEO at Alyce

Staying Lean with Drew Cook CFO at Pact

How Leaders INVEST MICRO with Rocky DeStefano

Think Macro Invest Micro INTRO with Rocky DeStefano

Leading Gen Z Employees with Jessica Stollings-Holder

Leading Transformation with Erich Sternberg, EVP at Kemper

Scaling a Team with Dan Frohnen of Sendoso

Own Your Career + Help Your People Do The Same with Andy Storch

Creating a Mission-Driven Culture with Shari Costantini, CEO at Avant Healthcare Professionals

Use This System To Achieve Your Most Important Goals – 4x4 System

Building a Super Team with Eric Fuller, CEO of US Xpress

Where Servant Leadership Goes WRONG + Becoming a Liberating Leader with Jeremie Kubicek