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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 f ..read more

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 e ..read more

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 today's world → Why the best leaders are not the smartest in the room – they're th ..read more

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 your faith system enables and drives excellence → How to build cu ..read more

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, and keep difference maker talent. Visit all pertinent links at: cothryve.co/links ..read more

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 way MJ and Kobe did → How soft skills lead to hard cash → What a personal board of directors is and w ..read more

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 ..read more

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 myth –> How crisis can set the stage for incredible growth –> How to connect with anyone no ma ..read more