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Unlocking the Power of Emotional Branding: Insights from James Bond on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with advertising and branding expert James Bond to explore the concept of “brain glue.” This intriguing idea delves into the emotional connections that drive consumer [...

Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Insights from Stephen Blue In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steven Blue, a seasoned CEO with extensive experience in the rail industry. The discussion delves into the intricacies of leadership principles, the impact of organizational culture, and […]...

Leadership Dynamics: Embracing the Living Organization Framework In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Norman Wolfe, an authority on organizational dynamics. The discussion delves into the evolving nature of organizations and the challenges leaders face in fostering effective team dynamics. Wolfe introd...

Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” with Doug Thorpe and Heather Jerrehian In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Heather Jerrehian, a seasoned entrepreneur and futurist. The episode delves into the complexities of entrepreneurship, leadershi...

Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Navigating Leadership, Team Performance, and Organizational Culture In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Torben Noerby, the CEO of People and Performance. This episode dives deep into the intricacies of leadership, team performance, and the nuances of organizational...

Embracing Innovation, Failure, and Core Values in Leadership: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Nick Schwartz, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the medical technology and device industry. The episode del...

Navigating Mental Health and Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Pat Broe In a compelling episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with guest Pat Broe to discuss the critical topic of mental health, particularly among young people. Pat shares his personal experiences with mental health struggles, including a suicide attempt […] The post How...

Embracing the Role of Leaders as Coaches: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Kim Ades, a seasoned coach and leadership development expert. The episode delves into the transformative power of leaders adopting a coaching mindset, […] Th...

Mastering Business Operations: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the critical role of operations in business success with guest Garrett Delph, founder of Clarity Ops. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for business leaders looking to streamline […] Th...

Unlocking Sales Success: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” with Doug Thorpe and Gregg Murphy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sits down with sales expert Gregg Murphy to delve into the intricacies of building effective sales teams and processes. Gregg, who recently authored the book “Sales […] The p...

Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Insights from Mosongo Moukwa on Effective Leadership In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” hosted by Doug Thorpe, the conversation delves into the intricacies of effective leadership. The episode features Mosongo Moukwa, a seasoned leader with a diverse background across various industries, who shares his journey and […...

The Power of Empathetic Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Erin Thorp In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the transformative concept of empathetic leadership with guest Erin Thorp, an expert in the field. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and actionable advice for leaders […] The post Can Empathetic Leaders...

Reintroducing Fun and Play into the Workplace In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Melissa Dinwiddie, a former professional artist turned creativity coach and author. The episode delves into the critical role of play and fun in the workplace, exploring how these elements […] The post The Essential...

Leadership Lessons from Military Training: Insights from an F-16 Pilot In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Anthony ‘AB’ Bourke, a military veteran and former U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot. The episode delves into the invaluable leadership lessons derived from military training and […] Th...

Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness Through Mindfulness: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Pam Marshall In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with mindfulness expert Pam Marcheski to explore the transformative power of mindfulness in leadership. In a world where distractions are rampant and the pace of change is relentless, mindfulness [&#82...

Building a Positive Organizational Culture In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Steve Rice, a seasoned leader with a diverse background in various industries. The episode delves into the critical role of culture in business leadership, the concept of “zero unmeasured externalities,” and [&#...

The Power of Mindset in Leadership and Financial Decision-Making In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe and guest Chad Hufford delve into the critical role of mindset in leadership and financial decision-making, particularly during periods of uncertainty. This blog post will break down the key insights from their discussion, […] The post Is...

Navigating Leadership and Personal Relationships: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Mike Haney In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe and guest Mike Haney delve into the intricate relationship between personal life and leadership. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, particularly for leaders who are navigating the complexities […] The...

Navigating Change Management In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Peter Rios, a seasoned leader and consultant. The episode delves into the complexities of change management, the importance of mentorship, and the continuous journey of personal development. This blog post will break […]...

Leadership and Marketing Insights from Steve Robinson: Building the Chick-fil-A Brand In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Steve Robinson, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, to delve into the journey and strategies that have shaped the iconic brand. This comprehensive blog post will break […] The post Covert C...

Mastering the Art of Business Exit Planning: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Rich Hall In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Rich Hall, a certified exit planner, to delve into the intricacies of planning for a business exit. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on the importance […] The post The Most Critical Factors for Ma...

Achieving Entrepreneurial Freedom and Profitable Independence: Insights from Richard Walsh In a recent episode of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, host Doug Thorpe sat down with Richard Walsh to discuss the journey to achieve freedom and profitable independence as an entrepreneur. Richard Walsh, a former US Marine turned entrepreneur, shared his personal experiences, [...

Breaking Through Business Plateaus: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Scott Anderson In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe welcomed back Scott Anderson to discuss a prevalent issue among small and medium-sized business owners: hitting a plateau. This episode dives deep into understanding why businesses stagnate and offers actionable strategies [&#823...

Celebrating 300 Episodes of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense”: The Importance of Process Management in Business Welcome to the 300th episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” a podcast dedicated to exploring practical leadership strategies and insights. Hosted by Doug Thorpe, this milestone episode features a special guest, Layla Pomper, an expert in process manag...

Unlocking the Magic of Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Summer Jelinek In a recent episode of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Summer Jelinek, a former restaurant and retail manager at Walt Disney World, to discuss the nuances of effective leadership. Drawing from her extensive experience in […] The post How Can Leaders Cre...