The Thrive Space Blog

Decision Making Thrive

All Decisions Are Emotional – Good Decisions Understand Why

Emotions and Decision-Making In the words of Herbert Simon, “In order to have anything…

John EricksonNovember 16, 2022

Decision Making Thrive

Why is Decision Making so Difficult?

“When we’re faced with difficult and complex decisions, we typically experience difficult and complex emotions.…

John EricksonOctober 19, 2022

Crisis Thrive

Being Prepared for a Crisis

How well prepared are you for a crisis in your workplace? The ultimate crisis occurred…

John EricksonSeptember 21, 2022

Crisis Mental Health Thrive

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace

A recent report by One Mind at Work, Trauma and Mental Health in the Workplace,…

John EricksonAugust 24, 2022

Mental Health Thrive Trauma

Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace

As business leaders, we have a continuing priority to care well for our people. We…

John EricksonJuly 27, 2022

Mental Health Thrive

Mental Health and Workplace Chaplaincy

Awareness | Listening | Compassion The foundation of human care. “I am here to listen.”…

John EricksonJune 22, 2022

Mental Health Thrive

Thriving Leaders Take Mental Health Seriously

Dennis and I just returned from the National Convene Conference, which brings business owners together…

John EricksonMay 25, 2022

Conflict Thrive

Moving Relationships from Chaos to Restoration

Five Sign-Posts of Healthy Relationships – the 5 P's We have developed a set of…

John EricksonApril 20, 2022

Conflict Thrive

Discovering Your Path Through Conflict

We live in a world of conflict. At this moment, that is obvious on a…

John EricksonMarch 16, 2022

Collective Trauma Thrive

Leading Through Collective Trauma

This morning, my young friend sat across the table for our regular coaching conversation. He…

John EricksonFebruary 16, 2022

Culture Mindfulness Thrive

The Power of Mindfulness for Your Business & Your Life

We begin a new year under a continuing shadow of uncertainty and challenges: pandemic variants,…

John EricksonJanuary 19, 2022

Culture Retention Thrive

Perspective is Powerful

Perspective is powerful. It shapes our perception of reality. As a leader, it shapes the…

John EricksonDecember 15, 2021

Culture Retention Thrive

What’s It Like to Work Around Here?

One of the first questions I ask a company owner or leader is: “Do the…

John EricksonNovember 17, 2021

Approval Respect Root Motivations Thrive

Downton Abbey: A Reflection of Our Hearts

Through the creative genius of Julian Fellowes, the characters of a British aristocratic family, the…

John EricksonOctober 27, 2021

Approval Root Motivations Thrive

Are You Avoiding Me?

Anticipation and curiosity – what I remember sensing that morning exactly 30 years ago. I…

John EricksonSeptember 15, 2021

Respect Root Motivations Thrive

Can I Get Your Attention, Please?

Leadership is influence. Influence requires inspiration – a vision of what is possible, knowledge of…

John EricksonAugust 18, 2021

Respect Root Motivations Thrive

Why Don’t I Get Any Respect?

The popular comedian from a previous generation, Rodney Dangerfield, was known for his famous complaint:…

John EricksonJuly 21, 2021

Culture Thrive

Your Business is Sitting on a Gold Mine

What is the most unexploited business growth opportunity right now? An untapped target audience for…

John EricksonJune 16, 2021

Thrive

What It Means to Thrive as a Business Leader

Dennis R. Humphrey, John D. Erickson, and Derek Winkley from the Eden Business Concepts LLC…

John EricksonFebruary 4, 2021

Culture

Finding the Leader’s Heart

Formula 1 racer wannabe, therapist, Convene Chair, and co-owner of Eden Business Concepts, Dennis Humphrey joins Design Group…