Team Concepts Podcast
Real conversations, real growth, and real perspective. Watch our latest episodes and stay connected.
Latest Episodes
Ep 1 - From Chamber to Calling
Derek shares his transition from leading the Chamber to stepping into Team Concepts, and the leadership lessons that shaped his journey.
Ep 2 - The Seed That Started It All: How Team Concepts Began
Go back to the beginning as we unpack the story behind Team Concepts—how it started, what sparked the vision, and the early lessons that shaped its growth.
Ep 3 - The Mirror Test: The Power of Accurate Self-Reflection
We dive into one of the most important foundations of leadership and culture: accurate self-reflection. We discuss why self-awareness is essential for building trust, improving culture, and leading people well. When leaders fail to see themselves clearly, it can damage teams and organizations. But when leaders are honest about who they are, growth becomes possible, and cultures begin to thrive.
Ep 4 - The Human Advantage
AI can handle the busywork, but it can't replace real connection. In this episode, we explore how organizations can use technology to build more human cultures, not less. Plus: leadership lessons, workplace wisdom, and why you should never carry a marine battery alone.
Ep 5 - Building An Inspired Culture
What makes people want to give their very best? It's not fear. It's not manipulation. It's inspiration. In Episode 5 of the Team Concepts Podcast, Josh Erickson and Derek Rusher discuss why culture has become one of the greatest competitive advantages an organization can have.
Ep 6 - Building the Team — Practicing What We Teach
In Episode 6, we pull back the curtain on Team Concepts’ growth from two people to a team of seven—and what we’re learning about building an inspired team of our own. We explore why great leaders can’t do everything themselves, the power of surrounding yourself with people whose gifts complement your own, and why asking for help is a sign of good leadership. We also dive into our three Inspiration Styles and the importance of balance within a team. Most importantly, we tackle a challenge every growing organization faces: people or profits?
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