Think GREAT

May 20 2019 312

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Erik Therwanger impacts people and empowers them to achieve greater results - no matter what circumstances they face. Since 2008, he has transformed individuals, teams, leaders, and organizations by sharing the concepts in six books. On Think GREAT, Erik will uniquely share his combined experiences in the Marine Corps, as an executive business leader, and as his wife's caregiver (four bouts of cancer and cardiac arrest) to empower people who are ready to fulfill their greater purpose, want to accomplish their important goals, and reach new levels of success.

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BONUS: Erik tells his story with Todd Rooker

May 20 2019 58 mins

Todd Rooker loves to tell some great success stories, and today is one of them. Erik Therwanger, a former Marine, caregiver, has worked a few different jobs, and now speaks to groups about Leadership and how he got thru the tough times in his life to be where he is today. He speaks of his super interesting life story! Check out www.thinkgreat.com for more!

BONUS: Erik Therwanger joins Educo Community podcast

Feb 27 2018 42 mins

Erik Therwanger's appearance on the Educo Community Podcast includes discussion about how to respond to crisis, how to be a great leader and how to plan and execute on your goals.

Radio host Phil Mackey on building and leading (ep. 11)

Aug 06 2017 42 mins

Phil Mackey from 1500 ESPN Twin Cities joins Erik Therwanger to discuss the process of leadership on this episode of Think GREAT. Topics discussed on this episode include why hoarding power is cancerous, learning from failure, why hiring or working with people who are smarter than you is valuable, the power and process of delegation, why leadership can be defined as simply as "good

How to 'Turn the Ship Around' with intent-based leadership (ep. 10)

Jul 07 2017 44 mins

Erik Therwanger chats with David Marquet -- a former nuclear submarine commander and author of "Turn the Ship Around." On this episode, Erik and David do a deep dive into the mechanics of leadership, including how to create environments that allow for people to do amazing things, and how to communicate from a place of curiosity in a way that leads to better collaboration. And much

How to supercharge your delegation skills with leader's intent (ep. 9)

May 01 2017 21 mins

Ever hear someone say, "If you want something done right you've got to do it yourself?" Well, this phrase is toxic. And incredibly unproductive. This is all about leader's intent -- or, as Erik Therwanger explains, how to supercharge your delegation skills with impeccable communication. To help illustrate, Erik tells a story about a part-time, overnight employee at his media compan

Everything you thought you knew about sales is wrong (ep. 8)

Apr 17 2017 17 mins

On this episode of Think GREAT, Erik Therwanger explains why the majority of people in sales are doing it all wrong. Along with diving deep into why sales are TUF (Trust, Understanding and Following Up), Erik explains why closing is not the be all, end all when it comes to succeeding in sales. "The fortune is in the follow-up," and Erik explains, in detail, how to follow up with be

Let your big picture drive your process (ep. 7)

Feb 13 2017 19 mins

How to define your big picture (your purpose) so your goals lead to a greater meaning. On this episode of Think GREAT, Erik Therwanger explains why many people fail to accomplish their goals. What is a greater purpose and picture? Erik shares his. Plus, how to light a fire inside yourself long-term.

How to elevate and reach new heights in life (ep. 6)

Feb 06 2017 19 mins

Here's a little-known secret: You don't need to be a company executive, or a manager -- or an established influencer of any kind, at all, whatsoever -- to elevate yourself and your surroundings. On this episode of Think GREAT, Erik Therwanger discusses the process of taking yourself and the people around you (your company or business, your team, your family, etc.) to new heights. W

Drew Dudley on how to start leading from Day 1 (ep. 5)

Jan 30 2017 56 mins

On this episode of Think GREAT, Erik Therwanger welcomes guest Drew Dudley to the show for an in-depth discussion about how to become a top-notch leader. Drew is the founder of DayOneLeadership.com and has given multiple TED Talks on the subject, and he has also worked with noteworthy companies and organizations such as McDonalds, Proctor & Gamble, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Hotels, th

The art of empowering people -- and instilling confidence (ep. 4)

Jan 23 2017 23 mins

Poor communication is a raging epidemic in the business world. It's the number one problem with most companies. That's because most people and businesses don't put enough thought into the value of dynamic, powerful communication. On this episode of Think GREAT, Erik Therwanger explains the art of empowering people and how to add jet fuel to your conversations with any group you're