Thu, 28 May 2026 14:38:41 -0500 en-us © 2026 Team Concepts yes 641a9f1c-e37c-5ac9-91f7-41006a5736fb Derek episodic false The Team Concepts Podcast delivers practical leadership insights and real conversations designed to help leaders inspire people and build stronger cultures. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Derek https://storage.buzzsprout.com/31hvanaerb07g7tuuz7jvx69o9j2?.jpg The Mirror Test: The Power of Accurate Self-Reflection In this episode, we dive into one of the most important foundations of leadership and culture: accurate self-reflection. Great leaders understand their natural strengths, acknowledge their weaknesses, and continually work to grow. 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. 

]]> In this episode, we dive into one of the most important foundations of leadership and culture: accurate self-reflection. Great leaders understand their natural strengths, acknowledge their weaknesses, and continually work to grow. 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. 

]]> Derek Buzzsprout-18841292 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1751 1 3 full false The Seed That Started It All: How Team Concepts Began In this episode, we shift the focus to the origin story of Team Concepts and the vision of its founder, Josh Erickson. Josh shares how a seed planted in a college class more than 25 years ago eventually grew into the leadership and culture development work that Team Concepts does today. From humble beginnings to a mission that now impacts organizations and leaders across many communities, this conversation explores the faith, conviction, and persistence that helped shape Team Concepts from the very start. 

]]> In this episode, we shift the focus to the origin story of Team Concepts and the vision of its founder, Josh Erickson. Josh shares how a seed planted in a college class more than 25 years ago eventually grew into the leadership and culture development work that Team Concepts does today. From humble beginnings to a mission that now impacts organizations and leaders across many communities, this conversation explores the faith, conviction, and persistence that helped shape Team Concepts from the very start. 

]]> Derek Buzzsprout-18840948 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1439 1 2 full false From Chamber to Calling: My Journey to Team Concepts  In the first episode of the Team Concepts Podcast, Derek Rusher shares the story behind his transition from serving eight years as President and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to stepping into a new role as CEO of Team Concepts. Derek reflects on the lessons learned from leading a community organization, the moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, and the deeper calling that led him toward helping leaders build stronger cultures. 

]]>  In the first episode of the Team Concepts Podcast, Derek Rusher shares the story behind his transition from serving eight years as President and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to stepping into a new role as CEO of Team Concepts. Derek reflects on the lessons learned from leading a community organization, the moments that shaped his leadership philosophy, and the deeper calling that led him toward helping leaders build stronger cultures. 

]]> Derek Buzzsprout-18838584 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1465 1 1 full false