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.
Leadership On Purpose is hosted by Blake Bozarth, Founder & CEO of CoThryve

Leading Transformation with Erich Sternberg, EVP at Kemper

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.

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Dallas Clement is President & CFO at Cox Communications, 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.



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

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.

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

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 you should choose to be the CEO you wish you had
→ Confidence vs. Competence: which is more important?
→ Why it's not about what you know but what you can figure out
→ The art of building your network
At CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, and keep difference maker talent. Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links.


Building Confidence ft. Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision

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 globe.
In this episode, you'll learn:


→ The power of generosity and faith-driven leadership


→ What it looks like to be a "steward" as a business owner


→ Why PEOPLE are the real product and how to invest in life change as a leader in your organization


→ Why work is not just a necessary evil, and how to shift your team's thinking on the goodness of workAt CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, and keep difference maker talent. 


Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links.

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

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 on the importance of getting small wins during big changes, and the courage to trust and empower employees to build stronger teams. He teases future ambitions with the company, revealing the 'to the moon' theme inspired by Elon Musk.
00:16 Intro & Nuggets to look for
02:11 Interview with Devin Kline
02:31 Devin's Career Journey and Entrepreneurial Spirit
05:21 Devin's Decision Making Process
09:39 The Importance of Trust in Leadership
12:07 The Role of Questions in Decision Making
15:35 The Impact of Empowerment in Leadership
19:39 The Process of Making Big Decisions
23:58 The Importance of Small Wins in Change Management
39:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Goals

At CoThryve, we help companies find, develop, and keep difference maker talent. Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links.

Leading Transformation with Erich Sternberg, EVP at Kemper

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