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Well, the leadership phrase for today is accountability in the digital world. And my guest is an entrepreneur who’s had a successful journey building and scaling businesses. And he’s now helping do it for others. His name is Chris Shihadeh. Chris, welcome to the show. Doug, thank you so much for having me. I’m excited […] The post How to Build Remote Team Accountability Suc...

Well, the word for today is roadmap. We’re going to have a discussion about a new and Best-Selling leadership roadmap that you may want to pay attention to. Hang with us. Hi, everybody. This is Doug, and we’re back on the leadership powered by common sense. My guest today is a gentleman who has a […] The post The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success | Ep 435...

Welcome to Leadership Powered by Common Sense Well, hey, everybody, how are you doing out there? I hope you’re having a great day. Or maybe whether you’re starting out or wrapping it up. Either way, happy to have you here. And thanks for your faithful follower, role here with us today on leadership powered by […] The post Why Middle Management Still Matters | Ep 434 first appeare...

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you are listening to another episode of The Leadership powered by Common Sense. We’re the show that tries to speak to business owners and leaders at all levels. We want to help you break down the complexity and ambiguity and uncertainty of the day and […] The post Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty in Today’s W...

From Homeless to Multi-Business Owner: Tim Rexius’s Entrepreneurial Journey This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today we’re going to take a tour with a gentleman who is himself a multiple, serial entrepreneur. He’s largely in the health arena, but I think he’s got sounds like he’s got some […] The post Building...

Introduction Well. Hey, everybody. Good to have you again. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re on another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is a gentleman who is a keynote speaker and a leadership coach advisor, thought leader. His name is Larry. Made us. Larry, you go by the leadership, Larry. […] The post From Business Excuses to Leadership Excellence | Ep 43...

From Stress Rashes to Success: Artist James Corwin’s Entrepreneurial Journey Introduction: Welcome to Leadership Powered by Common Sense Hey, everybody, good to have you again. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by a Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to share his own entrepreneurial journey. He is […] The post Creative Entrepre...

Leading Through Uncertainty: A Conversation with Rebecca Homkes on Survive, Reset and Thrive Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, wherever you may be, whether it’s early or late in your day. Glad you could spend a moment to join us. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership […] The post Leadership SECRETS: Thrive in Uncer...

Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Identity: A Neuroscience-Based Blueprint with Katarina Hanssens Carlson Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. It’s a pleasure to have you with us. Whatever time of day it might be in your world. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is […] The post The Identity...

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. I’m glad you’re spending a minute to check in with us. This is Doug Thorpe, and this is another episode of The Leadership Powered by Common Sense. I’m very honored today to bring a guest who is a, author, an advisor and coach. He also has a wildly successful TEDx […] The post You Can’t Inspire Accountability in Others Until You Mode...

Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, whatever time of day it might be for you. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, I’ve got a gentleman who has spent much of his career in the human resources and talent management […] The post Bloom Where You’re Planted: Creating Inclusive Leader...

Introduction Announcer You are listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Doug Thorpe Today I’m going to be talking about the great talent escape. Did you know you’re probably one LinkedIn message away from some of your best team members leaving your business? And if you’re a small […] The post Stop Employee Flight Risk |...

Introduction Today, my guest is going to help us with an area that I think is a concern and probably often goes unspoken. It has to do with the idea of if you are someone who is working hard at work, but you have the burden of a loved one at a home who needs […] The post Balancing Caregiving and Career: Finding Strength in Life’s Most Challenging Moments | Ep 418 first appeared on Leadership...

Executive Summary In this transformative episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe interviews Cam Lawson from ninety.io about the critical importance of business operating systems for small business growth and scaling operations. The conversation reveals why most businesses hit growth ceilings and how structured systems can eliminate the founder bottleneck that prevents [&#82...

Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug, and you’re on another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. It’s a pleasure to meet with you today or hear or be speaking to you today. My guest is named Jennifer Jensen. She is someone who works in leadership development and helping build executives. And it’s a pleasure […] The post How Can Middle Managers Transform Corporate Vi...

Small business owners, prepare to have your minds blown. Today’s guest, Jacob Bank, is living proof that the future of business isn’t about hiring more people—it’s about building smarter AI systems. As a former Stanford AI researcher who sold his company to Google and led product teams for Gmail and Google Calendar, Jacob now runs […] The post The AI Revolution is Here: How...

Introduction: Amanda Johnson and Her Mission Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us with an interesting topic that if you’re a leader in a particular business, whether you’re the owner of the company or, just on the […] The post The CEO’s Guide to Hybrid Publishing: Tu...

Workplace conflict has reached epidemic proportions. According to groundbreaking research by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt, a staggering 70% of professionals report experiencing significantly more workplace conflict than just a few years ago. But what’s driving this surge, and more importantly, how can leaders navigate these turbulent waters? In this revealing episode of Leadership P...

Capital Markets Expert Exposes the Silver Tsunami Crisis: Why 90% of Business Deals Are Failing Doug (Host):Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day or night, wherever you may be. And I say that because my guest is graciously joining us. It’s nighttime where he is. But, this is another episode of […] The post Navigating the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for Buyer...

Building Leaders Through Authentic Relationships: From Real Estate Startup to Exit Introduction Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today I’ve got a gentleman who is actually a partner with another guest I had recently, but his name is John Makarewicz. He’s with […] The post The Best Leade...

In this episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, Doug Thorpe interviews Dennis Henson, who shares his transformation from a band director to a successful entrepreneur. Key themes include the power of daily reading, intentional goal setting, and the importance of consistent action in achieving extraordinary success, demonstrated through Dennis's mentoring program. The post From Music Teacher...

The podcast episode features Joe Garner, a once-successful entrepreneur who experienced burnout and depression while running a seven-figure equipment rental business. Despite his achievements, he learned that leadership requires more than financial success. Authentic leadership involves self-awareness, mindfulness, and alignment with personal values for sustainable fulfillment. The post The 7-Figu...

In "Leadership Powered by Common Sense," Doug Thorpe and Jolynn Ledgerwood discuss how LEGO Serious Play transforms workplace training by fostering engagement and inclusivity through structured play. Jolynn’s journey highlights the effectiveness of tactile learning, revealing flaws in traditional methods, especially post-COVID. This innovative approach promotes harmony, psychological safety, and p...

Why Self-Awareness Is the Missing Link in Executive Team Success In a recent episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kevin Mays, a seasoned team transformation specialist who has spent decades helping executive teams unlock their full potential. What emerged from our conversation was both sobering and […] The post You’re DESTROYING Your Team Wi...

Mark Faris emphasizes the crucial transition for entrepreneurs from being individual contributors to effective leaders. His journey from a hockey player to real estate mogul reveals the importance of mindset shifts, hiring complementary roles, and strategic thinking. By establishing clear values and focusing on constraints, entrepreneurs can achieve exponential growth. The post Most CEOs Are KILLI...