Learning to Thrive
On the Learning to Thrive podcast, we share stories, lessons learned, and practical tools to help your business go from surviving to thriving.
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Episodes
169 episodes
Ep. 168 - Authentic Leadership : How to Lead Without Being the Loudest Voice In the Room (Replay)
Quality leadership isn't always about being the loudest person in the room, but rather how you make an impact through consistently showing up, listening deeply, and inspiring confidence by way of preparation and demeanor. In today’s episode, we...
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Ep. 167 - 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy (Replay)
If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definit...
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Ep. 166 - Summer Camps : 3 Things to Make for a Successful Summer (Replay)
We are in the mindset of preparing for summer because Thrive's 2026 summer camp registration launched this month! In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we share with you the value in getting your summer camp schedules out early, planning in ad...
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Ep. 165 - 3 Keys to Finding & Keeping Good Coaches (Replay)
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how to hire high-quality coaches, and how to keep those high-quality coaches. We will share about the application, interview and training processes we have fine-tuned over our 16 year...
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Ep. 164 - Deliberate Practice (Replay)
Today’s episode of Learning to Thrive is about deliberate practice, a simple 4-part formula for helping high achievers continue to achieve at that level. We’ll take you through each step, and help you understand how to apply deliberate practice...
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Ep. 163 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 2 (Replay)
In part 1 of our annual appraisals segment, we shared with you the why behind our annual appraisal process, as well as how we structure them. We are back today to conclude this segment by sharing how to implement the data these appraisals provi...
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Ep. 162 - 2 Questions That Will Level Up Your Goal Setting (Replay)
January is a big time for goal setting, and thinking about where we want to be and what we want to be doing in 2026. On today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are bringing you 2 questions to add to your goal setting process that will take yo...
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Ep. 161 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 1 (Replay)
At Thrive, our annual appraisal process isn't a yearly obligation, it's a powerful tool to celebrate successes, unify our culture, and gather important data to help us level up in the new year. In this episode we'll share the elements of our re...
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Ep 160 - Taking Advantage of the Winter Months: Impactful Events (Replay)
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing five different events with you that you can plug into your facility's schedule to build connection with your community. With the cold weather and shorter days, outdoor play can be a challenge...
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Ep. 159 - Goal Setting For Your Business: What’s Your One Thing? (Replay)
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we discuss how to identify the one thing that is going to move your business forward this year. We'll help you get clear on your goals and priorities so you can feel confident about leveling up in 2026.
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Ep. 158 - Your Business End of Year Review (Replay)
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive, we'll guide you through our process designed to equip you with the necessary data and insights you need to step into the upcoming year with confidence, fully informed and ready to make strategic decisio...
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Ep. 157 - Thrive's Leadership Values
In today’s episode, we’re discussing how we strive to be exceptional leaders by creating and following core values that are specific to our leadership team. We’ll share how our leadership-specific values build upon our organization’s overarchin...
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Ep. 156 - Your Personal End of Year Review (Replay)
In this episode, we are sharing with you our end-of-year review process which is designed to empower you with a clear understanding of your personal achievements over the past year, leveraging measurable and quantitative data so you are able to...
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Ep. 155 - How Leaders Build Trust (And How They Lose It)
Achieving success as a leader requires building trust with your team, something that we at Learning to Thrive believe is a worthy investment of your time and your energy. Discover how consistency, transparency, and accountability become the fou...
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Ep. 154 - Building Brand Authority in Your Community as a Local Business
Learn how to build true brand authority by operating authentically in alignment with your values and leading with a service-minded approach. In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we’ll explore the tangible actions you can take, from consistent...
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Ep. 153 - SoundTracks : What Are You Bringing Into 2026?
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, discover how the soundtracks playing in your head have the ability to empower or limit you, and learn three essential questions to assess these internal narratives. Since our brains naturally validate what...
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Ep. 152 - 3 Habits We Adopted in 2025 that Make Effective Leaders
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive, we share three game-changing habits that our leadership team adopted in 2025. Learn how these strategies can elevate your leadership and help you accomplish more with less stress.---
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Ep. 151 - 'Tis the Season to Be Grateful
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're reflecting on the things we are giving thanks for in 2025. From meaningful community partnerships, the support of our Thrive families, and program growth, we are grateful for all ...
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Ep. 150 - Business Vitals Check In : The 3 Things You Need for the End of the Year
As the year winds down, make sure you have a clear picture of your business health by reviewing your enrollment numbers by program, payroll expenses, and overall financial performance. These three key metrics will help you close out the year st...
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Ep. 149 - Making the Most of the Winter Season
Don't let the shorter days derail your momentum - discover strategies for staying energized and motivated throughout winter in today's Learning to Thrive episode. Learn how leaning into festive celebrations and end-of-year planning can help you...
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Ep. 148 - 3 Logistical Tools For Managing Competition Season
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing systems for tracking meet expenses, implementing smart travel hacks, and strategically scheduling rest days to keep your team and your budget balanced throughout the competitive season.
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Ep. 147 - Habit Stack the Bottom of Your Pyramid
In today’s episode we’re discussing how to habit stack your essential ‘bottom of the pyramid’ needs to stay grounded during the winter season. We'll share with you simple strategies to bundle habits like hydration and sleep, so you can thrive i...
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Ep. 146 - How to Build Out a Community Impact Plan Pt. 2
We're back with Pt. 2 of our series on how to implement a community plan that is equal parts intentional and impactful. In this episode, we'll offer you action steps to get started with charitable giving and meaningful community partnerships wi...
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Ep. 145 - Being Proactive With Balancing Your Time
In today’s Learning to Thrive episode, learn how to reframe busy seasons of life from draining obligations to opportunities for intentional living, with strategies to protect your energy and maintain balance even when your schedule is packed.
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Ep. 144 - How to Build Out a Community Impact Plan Pt. 1
In today’s episode of Learn to Thrive, we’re discussing how to institute impactful charitable giving and meaningful community partnerships within your organization. Learn how getting clear on the framework for your community plan allows you to ...
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