Are you truly cut out for leadership? How can you know for sure if your team genuinely loves working for you or if they're just telling you what you want to hear? Join executive coaches John Erickson and Dennis Humphrey as they explore the heart of leadership on the Thrive Space podcast.

With over 30 years each developing leaders - from naval officers to nonprofit directors - John and Dennis get real about the penetrating questions every leader must ask themselves: Why would anyone willingly choose to be led by you? What makes people excited to join your team? How do you handle conflict - do you shy away or run toward it? What kind of culture are you actually creating - is it one people want to be a part of?

In each monthly episode you'll hear stories, tools and perspectives to help you become the kind of leader people love working for!

The Thrive Space podcast was created because John and Dennis believe every organization can thrive when built on trust, care and human connection - but it starts from the heart of leadership.

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This episode is part 2 in a two-part series where we focus on how and why we make decisions. We continue our conversation with Mason Brady, about how to make thoughtful, wise decisions amid uncertain or unclear circumstances.

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/.

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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.

This episode is part one in a two-part series where we discuss an ongoing reality for leaders: the process of making decisions, especially in an atmosphere of uncertainty in so many areas.

Mason Brady, CEO of Profits Focused, joins us to discuss how and why we make decisions and apply that to specific areas, especially our financial planning.

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/.

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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.

In this episode, we continue our discussion around preparing for a crisis in business and discuss some practical ways the HR leadership in your company can create an effective plan of action for addressing a crisis. We discuss the crisis management cycle, steps to respond to a crisis effectively, and an important tool to begin the recovery process: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.

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.

In this episode, we discuss how to care for your people by being prepared and having plans in place for when a crisis arises.

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.

In this episode, we welcome back Doug Samsel, the founder of Great Oaks Counseling Center, to discuss some practical tips and resources you can provide to your employees to help them take care of their mental health.

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.

Now, after two years of isolation and stress from a pandemic, we’re seeing the state of overall human wellness decline.

In this episode, we welcome Doug Samsel, the founder of Great Oaks Counseling Center, to discuss mental health awareness and response so we can better serve our people and employees.

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.