The Four Precepts

On this episode of the podcast, hosts Garrett Cooper and Leif Hurst, producer Charlie Hooper, and CoVerica Founder and Chairman Mike Sterlacci discuss the importance of faith, family, friendships, and business lessons. Mike shares his insights from the CoVerica Agency Alliance dinner and emphasizes the need to transition to a concierge-style business model. The hosts then discuss Mike’s “Four Precepts” and the future vision for CoVerica.

The Four Precepts:

1. Die to self (i.e., set aside your pride, biases, prejudices, and personal history)
2. Actions sought to support the best interests of all involved 
3. Do the right things for the right reasons (a Judeo-Christian business ethic)
4. Conduct open and honest dialogue

Shares:

Charlie: Oppenheimer movie - Example of reaching for too much

Leif: Lex Freedman’s Podcast - Recent episode about AI and its impact on work

Garrett: James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday News Letter

Mike: “Why Business Matters to God: (And What Still Needs to Be Fixed)”

Mike Sterlacci 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 the company and society. 

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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