Thrive Space

Thrive Space

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Thrive Space episodes

  • Episode 08: Making Way for A Healthier New Year

    As 2021 is coming to a close, we reflect on the progress and difficulties business leaders experienced this past year.

    In this episode, we explore the encouragement and challenges that 2021 has brought to business leaders and discuss how to navigate those challenges to become a healthier and more effective leader in 2022.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.

    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    34 min
  • Episode 07: The Perfect Storm: Weathering The Great Resignation by Cultivating Enthusiastic Stayers

    If you are a business leader, you know that our country is facing an enormous migration of employees and talent. This worker transition is so large and universal that some are calling it the Great Resignation. In this discussion about the Great Resignation, we will be joined by our friend and colleague, Dr. David Macauley, of Wendworks. We will talk about what this migration of employees means for your company and some ways you can respond to find and retain the talent you need.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.

    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    43 min
  • Episode 06: The Dowager is Always Right - Upstairs at Downtown Abbey

    Join us for Part 2 of our unique journey into root motivations through the eyes of Downton Abbey Characters. We have Elizabeth Humphrey, Dennis' daughter, a pediatrician at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, and a renowned Downton Abbey enthusiast, joining us again. During part 2 of this series, we dive into the upstairs characters of the show, and Liz helps bring to life the motivations and connection points each of the characters have with each other.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.


    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.


    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    28 min
  • Episode 05: Yes M’Lord - Downstairs at Downton Abbey

    Take a unique journey with us into root motivations through the eyes of Downton Abbey Characters. Joining us, we have Elizabeth Humphrey, Dennis' daughter, a pediatrician at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, and a renowned Downton Abbey enthusiast. During part 1 of this 2 part series, we dive into the downstairs characters of the show, and Liz helps bring to life the motivations and connection points each of the characters have with each other.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.


    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    37 min
  • Episode 04: Can't We All Just Get Along?

    Are you a natural peacemaker? Do you find yourself quieting down disagreements or avoiding conflicts when you can?

    Episode 4 tackles the root motivation of Approval. Lance Morgan, Chief Operating Officer of Neurotech, a company that supplies the most clinically comprehensive EEG services in the industry, joins us to take a look at his heartbeat as a leader with the Approval-based leadership approach. He shares both his struggles and impacts as a leader as he seeks to support both the well-being of his team and the growth path for his company.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.

    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.
    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    29 min
  • Episode 03: Are You Paying Attention — to Me?

    How can you energize and equip those around you? How can you make them better?


    In this episode, we dig into the root motivation of Value. We had the chance to chat with Joe McCormack, a seasoned executive and entrepreneur, who speaks of his experience flipping the switch on how he approaches conversations. He shares his shift of focusing on bringing the recipient value and transitioning his words from a monologue to a conversation. Listen to his wisdom as he describes some examples of working with military leaders to help improve their communication.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.


    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    32 min
  • Episode 02: Why Can’t I Get Any Respect?

    What really motivates you as a leader? You might be surprised to find out!


    In this episode, we’re going to unpack an insightful and practical concept that will help you understand why you lead the way you do. We believe there are three root motivations to how you engage with life - Respect, Value, Approval. Today we'll tackle Respect and how to navigate this root motivation with wisdom.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes at thrivespacepodcast.com and more material on our blog at edenbusinessconcepts.com/thrive-space-blog/.

    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    29 min
  • Episode 01: Car Talk Leadership Style - Taking a Look Under Your Hood as a Leader

    Do you know what the most unexploited business opportunity is? You might be surprised to find out! We're going to take a look under your hood as a leader and do a little bit of car talk leadership style during our first episode on the Thrive Space Podcast.

    Together, we’re going to unpack the most critical aspect of your business. "Organizational health will one day surpass all other disciplines in business as the greatest opportunity for improvement and competitive advantage." That’s the thesis of one of the most important business books we’ve read in a while. It’s called The Advantage, by Patrick Lencioni. During this podcast, we’re going to focus on his idea and how you can implement it.

    If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes and more at thrivespacepodcast.com.


    Your Hosts:

    John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.
    Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

    22 min
  • Thrive Space Sneak Peek

    Welcome to the Thrive Space Podcast: Growing the Heart of Your Business. Every month we will be looking into the heart of business and leadership. If you’re looking for sound ideas and practical approaches to thrive as a leader and a company, we've saved you a seat.

    We’ll feature perspectives, tools, and stories from our experience as we’ve worked with leaders like yourself. We’re here to cultivate your mind and your heart as you encounter the challenges of leading. 

    Together, we’ll dive into questions like these and much more:

    • Do people love being led by you?
    • Why would anyone want you to be their leader? 
    • Why do you love being someone’s leader?
    • Do you handle conflict and crisis effectively?
    • What kind of culture do you create in your business?

      • If you’d like to dig deeper, you can find these episodes and more at thrivespacepodcast.com.

      Our first episode is launching on June 2nd. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite platform to receive updates.


      Your Hosts:

      John Erickson - For thirty years, John has enjoyed developing leaders across the world, including the US Navy, the US State Department, and several universities and international organizations. He's an author, a mentor, and has been a part of several small business ventures.

      Dennis Humphrey - Dennis has thirty years of experience as a counselor, a professor, and a strategic business advisor. He currently facilitates a forum of business owners and CEOs and owns a business consulting company with John Erickson called Eden Business Concepts.

      3 min

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