Ep.3 The Power of Co-Leadership: Lessons from Frank Cox and Zack Pittman

Everyday Leaders, Leading Exceptionally: Stories Behind Everyday Leadership

In Episode 3 of "Everyday Leaders, Leading Exceptionally," I sit down with co-founders of iCOR Solutions, Frank Cox and Zack Pittman, to delve into the power of co-leadership and transparency in fostering team growth and trust. Zack shares his insights on recovering from setbacks and continuous improvement, while Frank emphasizes the value of clear communication, accountability, and mutual respect.

We discuss their journey from thriving careers at MarshBerry, to starting their own venture, the importance of ego management, and how they intentionally built a strong company culture that prioritizes learning and openness.

Join us for a conversation filled with practical leadership advice and techniques to improve your own leadership skills.

Frank Cox’s Bio:

As a Co-Founder of iCOR, Frank has a passion for growth and development, seeking to provide value on every interaction.
Prior to iCOR, Frank was the Senior Vice President of Management Consulting at MarshBerry, the nation's leading growth and advisory firm in the Insurance industry, with more than ten years of insurance sales experience and a track record for coaching, sales training, public speaking and senior executive management. Frank led a team that was focused on delivering management consultation and sales leadership to MarshBerry’s portfolio of insurance brokerage clients. ​
Prior to iCOR, Frank worked as USI’s Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, which involved leading Property & Casualty (P&C) and Employee Benefits sales. His responsibilities also included senior operations management.
Frank holds both a P&C and Life & Health license and holds certifications in DiSC training and Professional Selling Skills. Frank earned his associate’s degree in business from Grand Rapids Community College and holds a bachelor’s of science in Business Management from Cornerstone University.

Zack Pittman’s Bio:

As a Co-Founder of iCOR, Zack has a passion for sales and operational improvement, focusing on the development and execution of plans that align with organizational growth.
Prior to iCOR, Zack was the Vice President of Organic Growth at MarshBerry. As a leader of MarshBerry’s Organic Growth division, Zack worked with agencies and brokerages to build an infrastructure that would achieve growth and profitability goals, as well as working with them through the continued development and execution of that process.​
Zack has a passion for helping his clients increase sales through a strategic growth plan, while improving culture and focusing on team development dynamics. Additionally, he’s driven to develop sales leaders and sales teams to help implement a successful and repeatable sales process while also assisting firms with organizational infrastructure, business planning and sales management.
Zack holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and marketing management from the University of Akron.
Connect with Frank & Zack:

Website: https://www.icoradvantage.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icor-solutions/
Connect with Ashley:
Ashley Pattee's website: www.evokecs.com
Schedule a call with Ashley: https://calendly.com/evokecs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/evokecoachingservices/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-pattee-lmsw-cpcc-acc-02612514/