The Future of Leadership: A Legacy of Growth and Integrity

In this episode of What It Takes to Lead, Mike Sterling dives into the core leadership value of open and honest dialogue. Reflecting on his decades of experience in business and life, Mike shares the transformative power of authentic communication in building trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative team environment. From navigating tough decisions to balancing personal and professional challenges, this episode provides actionable insights for leaders at every stage.

This episode concludes this season of the podcast, but stay tuned. This wont be the last time you hear from the cast.

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About the Show

What It Takes to Lead is a podcast about Mike Sterlacci’s faith, family, friendships, and business lessons learned over 40-plus years of selling insurance and building a rapid-growth multi-million dollar insurance agency in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Mike began his insurance career in 1979 as a captive agent at a major carrier. As CEO of CoVerica, Mike directed the company’s long-term vision. His focus on constant improvement has fueled the agency’s profit and revenue growth. Mike is passionate about making a difference and helping employees find fulfillment through their careers. As a mentor, he helps up-and-coming agents discover and apply their strengths to add real value to CoVerica and society at-large.

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