Ep 37 - Why Senior Living Leaders Struggle and What They Really Need with Erin Thompson

Senior living leaders are expected to manage people, regulations, occupancy, financial performance, family expectations, culture and constant change—but many are never given the practical leadership development they need to navigate those responsibilities in real time. In episode 37 of The Drake Insights Podcast, I sit down with Erin Thompson, founder of Aspire for More with Erin and the 100% Leader program, to talk about what senior living leaders are really struggling with—and why so much of it comes back to leadership, trust and communication. Erin has spent more than 20 years in senior living, including as a sales director and executive director, and now works directly with leaders across the industry. She brings a perspective rooted not just in leadership theory, but in what it actually feels like to lead inside a senior living community. Erin also shares how investing in one leader’s growth can influence an entire team—and ultimately impact culture, retention and occupancy. To learn more, visit Drake Strategic at https://www.drakestrategic.com/ or Aspire for More with Erin: https://aspireformorewitherin.com and the 100% Leader Program: https://the100percentleader.com/  Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/25ZmWeHqO0c