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...
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Episode List

BONUS: Erik tells his story with Todd Rooker

May 21st, 2019 4:00 AM

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: Erik Therwanger joins Educo Community podcast

Feb 28th, 2018 6:00 AM

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Aug 6th, 2017 10:01 AM

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 communication," and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Jul 7th, 2017 10:01 AM

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 more! To find out more about David, visit DavidMarquet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

May 1st, 2017 10:01 AM

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 company who was empowered enough to reel in a large business deal during his shift. When you finish this episode -- whether you're the boss, a manager or an entry-level employee -- you'll understand how to get everyone pulling on the same rope without being told what to do every step of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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